Citrate

Ingredients

Citrate is the salt or ester form of citric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits and many other foods. In dietary supplements, citrate is commonly combined with minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, or zinc to create mineral citrate compounds. The exact mineral, amount, elemental nutrient content, and formulation depend on the specific supplement.

Citrate refers to compounds derived from citric acid, an organic acid naturally present in citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges. Citrate compounds are widely used in nutritional products, food ingredients, and dietary supplements.

In supplements, citrate is commonly combined with minerals to form compounds such as magnesium citrate, calcium citrate, potassium citrate, and zinc citrate. These different forms provide the respective mineral along with citrate and may have different nutritional and formulation characteristics.

The term “citrate” alone does not identify a specific mineral or supplement strength. For example, magnesium citrate and calcium citrate are different ingredients with different amounts of elemental mineral. Therefore, consumers should check the Supplement Facts label to identify the exact citrate compound and elemental nutrient amount.

Citrate-based supplements are available in capsules, tablets, powders, liquids, and combination nutritional formulas. The appropriate serving depends on the specific product and formulation.

When purchasing a citrate supplement from HerbalMart, check the mineral type, elemental mineral amount, serving size, additional ingredients, and manufacturer's recommended use.