Citric+Acid

__Citric Acid- __
Citric Acid is an organic acid. It’s a natural preservative that is used add taste to foods and soft drink. It comes from many fruits and vegetables.



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__Type of Nutrient:__
Citric is an acid.

__Effects of too much__:
Citric acid contains traces of MSG,which is a neurotoxin, and neurotoxins can damage nerve tissue.

__Which human systems are most affected?__
The human system it most affects is the nerve tissue of your membrane.

Which foods contain this chemical?
Lemons, limes, grapefruits, jams and jellies, as well as many canned and frozen fruits and vegetables contain citric acid.

__Chemical Formula:__
C6 H8 O7

Its involved in __citric acid cycle__.

 __Picture Citation:__
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 __Other Citations:__
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/neurotoxins http://www.rense.com/1.mpicons/acidalka.htm