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citric acidOrganic acid widely distributed in the plant kingdom; it is found in high concentrations in citrus fruits and has a sharp, sour taste. At one time it was commercially prepared from concentrated lemon juice, but now the main source is the fermentation of sugar with certain moulds. In biochemistry, citric acic plays a key role in metabolism, as the defining compound of the Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle or tricarboxylic acid cycle. |
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When the scientists gave them sour chemicals, such as citric acid or vinegar, nothing happened. 24 Nature that nerves in these rodents' tongues responded normally to other tastes but didn't respond when the researchers gave the animals solutions of sour chemicals such as citric acid or vinegar. The new drink, which contains citric acid, malic acid, L-cystine, phytic acid and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), helps eliminate poisonous metals from the body while promoting adequate hydration. |
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