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Citric acid is not produced by the human body. However Citric acid is one of a series of compounds involved in the physiological oxidation of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates to carbon dioxide and wate, and this process occurs in the human body.

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What is citric acid's affect on the human body?

it burns your adnoids


Does citric acid help your health?

Citric acid in your cells are essential for your body to help provide energy. Citric acid is also a common additive to foods which will be consumed into the bloodstream and then excreted from the body.


Why is too much citric acid produced in the human body?

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Do lemons contain an alkali?

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What acids can be found in the human body?

Acids found in the human body include: citric acid (found in citrus fruits), lactic acid (produced during exercise), and fatty acids (building blocks of fats). These acids play important roles in various metabolic processes and help maintain the body's pH balance.


Is ascorbic acid different from citric acid?

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How does citric acid work in body products?

It becomes a neutral substance when it comes into contacts with the acid already in our stomachs.


Is lemon juise an acid an alkali or neutral?

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How does too much citric acid affect your body?

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What acids that can be found in humans body?

Some common acids found in the human body include hydrochloric acid in the stomach for digestion, citric acid involved in energy production, and lactic acid produced during strenuous exercise. These acids play important roles in various physiological processes within the body.


What citric acid effect to human body?

Taking citric acid and sodium citrate can have side effects. Serious effects include cramps or muscle twitching, swelling or weight gain, mood changes, weakness, rapid and shallow breathing, a fast heart rate, black or bloody stools, severe diarrhoea, a restless feeling, or convulsions.