Iron-citrate complexes and free radicals generation: is citric acid an innocent additive in foods and drinks?.

The generation of free radicals (Fenton chem.) from various iron citrate complexes has been studied. Spin trapping methods have been used. The results can question concerning the innocence of added citric acid in foods and cold drinks. We concluded that in absence of pathol. situation citric acid is probably not dangerous but it may become dangerous in situation of oxidative stress and/or iron overload. [on SciFinder(R)]

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Titre
Iron-citrate complexes and free radicals generation: is citric acid an innocent additive in foods and drinks?.
Type de publication
Article de revue
Année de publication
2007
Revue
BioMetals
Volume
20
Pagination
793–796
ISSN
0966-0844
Soumis le 12 avril 2018