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, since the body will more easily digest chelated minerals. For example, some calcium supplements can come in the form of calcium citrate, and are better absorbed by the body.

The ability of citriccitriccitric acidacidacid to bond with other minerals can make it helpful in softening water. Soaps and laundry detergents can be more effective when they contain citriccitriccitric acidacidacid. It can work well in shampoos because it tends to remove excess minerals from the water. Yet, sometimes a high concentration of citriccitriccitric acidacidacid can damage hair, since it opens hair cuticles. It can strip the hair of needed minerals and bleach it.

As a food additive, citriccitriccitric acidacidacid is in common use. It can be added to flavor certain drinks, especially soft drinks. It works well as a meat tenderizer because it tends to break down the meat proteins. However, it is bitter - one of its main uses in food is to make certain candy sour.

When you buy sour candies, you may note many of them are covered with a fine white powder. This is citriccitriccitric acidacidacid, which adds an exterior coating to the candies and provides quite a bit of sour taste. It can make the mouth pucker or feel dry, and higher quantities will produce very sour candies.

You'll note citriccitriccitric acidacidacid in a variety of cleaning products and especially now in beauty products. CitricCitricCitric acidacidacid, combined with sodium bicarbonate, is used to make bath fizzes or bath tablets - the combination of the two produces carbon dioxide, producing a pleasantly effervescent water.

CitricCitricCitric acidacidacid is a common ingredient in skin masks and some lotions. Vitamin C in general is thought an antioxidant that can help refresh skin and reduce the look of aging by promoting new skin growth and destroying free radicals. Too much exposure to citriccitriccitric acidacidacid can cause mild skin irritation, and it may be a good idea not to use skin products containing it if you have sensitive skin.

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