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Malate and citrate are more effective at raising calcium levels than carbonate, but consuming these two forms with a meal is important.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Use Magnesium Citrate Magnesium citrate is an osmotic agent that may alleviate constipation.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
Garcinia Cambogia prevents fat storage (lipogenesis) by inhibiting ATP citrate lyase, which is an enzyme that plays a role in this process.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
There are also ferric citrate and ferric sulfate forms, but they are not absorbed as easily as other forms of iron.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
In general, magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate are well tolerated.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2024
One teaspoon provides 650 mg of choline in the form of choline citrate.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Form: Liquid Type: Choline citrate Dose: 650 mg Recommended Use: One teaspoon daily, diluted in water or juice
Best Subscription: Needed.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024
Magnesium serving: 350 mg magnesium citrate Type: Powder Pros: Available in unflavored, orange, and raspberry lemon; dissolves easily
Cons: Some customers dislike the taste.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1788, in the meaning defined above
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“Citrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrate. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
citrate
noun
ci·trate
ˈsi-ˌtrāt
: a salt or ester of citric acid
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