Citrate and its derivatives are incredibly versatile compounds with wide-ranging roles in biology, medicine, food science, and industry. Let’s break them down:
🍋 What Is Citrate?
Citrate is a tricarboxylic acid salt or ester derived from citric acid—commonly found in citrus fruits. It’s a key intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle, which is central to cellular energy production.
🧪 Common Citrate Derivatives & Their Functions
Derivative | Applications |
Sodium Citrate | Anticoagulant in blood transfusions, food emulsifier, urinary alkalinizer |
Calcium Citrate | Calcium supplement, especially for people with low stomach acid |
Magnesium Citrate | Laxative for constipation, magnesium supplement |
Potassium Citrate | Prevents kidney stones, alkalinizes urine |
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