Citric acid cycle
What it is
The citric acid cycle is a series of reactions that oxidizes acetyl groups and regenerates its starting acceptor molecule.
What it does
It produces carbon dioxide and reduced electron carriers used in energy metabolism.
Research context and ingredient forms
It is also called the tricarboxylic acid cycle or Krebs cycle.
Using this information
The cycle is a biochemical process, not a supplement protocol. A nutrient's participation does not establish benefit from taking more of it.
Scientific Research & References
- Biology 2e: 7.3 Oxidation of Pyruvate and the Citric Acid Cycle
OpenStax, Rice University
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