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Citric Acid

Citric acid is a natural acid found in citrus fruits and an intermediate of the Krebs cycle. It is widely used as a food additive.

Also listed as Citrate

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Kidney HealthOrgan FunctionModerateBNo linked study
Gut healthSmallCNo linked study
Immune SupportNo effectFNo linked study
Oxidative stressLongevityNo effectFNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Energy18%
Essential Health15.6%
Immune Support12.8%
Fitness12.7%
Detox9.3%
Cognition8.3%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Citric Acid nutrient profile