Evidence supporting the use of: Hydrogen Citrate
For the body system: Bladder

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
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Hydrogen citrate, more commonly referred to as citric acid or its salts (such as potassium citrate or sodium citrate), is scientifically validated for use in supporting the bladder and urinary tract system. Citric acid salts are well-established urinary alkalinizers. They help to raise the pH of urine, making it less acidic. This effect can be beneficial for individuals prone to certain types of kidney stones, particularly those formed from uric acid or cystine, as stones are less likely to form in alkaline urine. Additionally, increased urinary citrate levels can inhibit stone formation by binding to calcium, thereby preventing the crystallization that leads to stone development. Clinical guidelines often recommend citrate supplementation (usually as potassium citrate) for patients with recurrent kidney stones. There is also evidence that alkalinizing the urine can help reduce irritation associated with some bladder conditions. However, "hydrogen citrate" itself is not a standard supplement name; most scientific literature refers to citric acid or its salts. The beneficial effect is thus linked to the citrate ion. In summary, the use of citrate (as citric acid or its salts) for urinary and bladder support is well-founded in medical literature, particularly for kidney stone prevention and urine alkalinization.

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Kidneys
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