Is Citric Acid Harmful?

Dr. Michael Greger · 20 agosto 09 · Volumen 3

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A hoax hoodwinks European consumers.

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What about the preservative citric acid? Bad for you, harmless, or good for you? In Europe, it’s been described as the most dangerous carcinogen of all. But, that was a total hoax. Citric acid is harmless; in fact, citrus fruits are up to about 10% citric acid by weight.

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Kapferer, J.N. A mass poisoning rumor in Europe. Public Opin Q (1989) 53 (4): 467-481.

Image thanks to Al-Salauddin International

Nota del Doctor

Check out these videos for more on citrus fruits:
Keeping Your Hands Warm With Citrus
Reducing Muscle Fatigue With Citrus
Orange Aromatherapy for Anxiety

And check out my other “HHH” videos (Harmful, Harmless, or Helpful?) – listed below the post.

For more context, see my associated blog post: Soy milk: shake it up!

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