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2007-03-23 05:59:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Potassium citrate has many uses, one of which is as a flavor enhancer. It is also used as a buffer, general purpose additive, neutralizing agent, or sequestrant, but I'm not a food scientist, so I can't tell you what those things do.
It's a case of one compound having many uses. It can also prevent some kinds of kidney stones.
2007-03-23 06:09:57 · answer #1 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is useful to reduce acidity (& attendant pain) in urine.
Potassium citrate is rapidly absorbed when given by mouth and is excreted in the urine as the Carbonate. It is, therefore, effective in reducing pain and frequency of micturition when these are caused by highly acid urine. It is used for this purpose in dogs and cats, but is chiefly employed as a non-irritating diuretic. In common with other substances which render the urine alkaline, it may be used to reduce the danger of crystalluria during sulfonamide therapy. Potassium Citrate is usually administered by mouth in dilute aqueous solution.
Potassium citrate is also an effective way to treat gout.
It is also used in many soft drinks as a flavor enhancer. Citrates give you that tang you find in oranges, lemons, etc.
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2007-03-23 06:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by p v 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potassium citrate is nothing more than a pH buffer, and convenient source of potassium for the diet. It is not a diuretic, nor is it an analgesic (pain reliever).
2007-03-23 06:06:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Citrate salts are frequently used as preservatives in food products as well as many medications. I worked in the OTC side of the pharma industry for a while, and we used sodium citrate as a preservative fairly frequently.
2007-03-23 10:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by pharmgrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It also acts as a diuretic, or something that acts to help the body pass water.
2007-03-23 06:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by dudara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋