Ingredient

Citric Acid Hydrate

Citric acid monohydrate is an ingredient that aids in improving digestive function and metabolic regulation in the blood.

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MFDS ingredient code M223090

What does it do?

Citric acid monohydrate is a type of organic acid that is mainly used in pharmaceuticals for improving digestive function and metabolic regulation. This ingredient plays a role in metabolic processes in the gastrointestinal tract and blood, helping to regulate the internal environment.

Citric acid monohydrate aids digestion by regulating acidity in the stomach, and in the blood, it creates the necessary environment for metabolic processes, facilitating metabolism. This contributes to improving digestive function and maintaining metabolic balance in the blood.

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Good to know

Unlike other organic acids, citric acid monohydrate has the characteristic of acting simultaneously on improving digestive function and regulating blood metabolism. Additionally, it naturally participates in metabolic processes in the body, which results in fewer side effects.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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