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Succinic acid
What research says
Study type not stated
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Open question
Exercise performance2
Scientists do not yet know whether succinic acid supplements help exercise performance, since most studies were flawed and used mixes.
The signal at the top counts the findings in people and in animal and lab studies. A concern in studies of people outranks animal and lab studies, and “No concerns” needs at least two findings in people. Findings whose study type is not stated are shown but not counted. This page is a reference, not medical advice. It describes what regulators and published research say. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your own diet.
Regulatory status
Checked Sep 2026-
United States Permitted FDA 21 CFR 184.1091
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European Union Permitted EUR-Lex Reg. (EC) 1333/2008
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United Kingdom Permitted FSA retained EU law
Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating. A country appears here once we've found this ingredient on its official list.
How we checkProducts
The 6 most-scanned of 340 products on Open Food Facts that list succinic acid.
- New England Clam Chowder Campbell's Chunky · 533 g 5 additives
- Cup Noodles Chicken Flavor Nissin · 71 g 6 additives
- Top Ramen Chicken Flavor Nissin · 3.421 oz 10 additives
- MEATLOAF WITH MASHED POTATOES and gravy Lean Cuisine 7 additives
- Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce Kikkoman · 296 ml 2 additives
- Shrimp flavor ramen noodle soup Nissin · 3 OZ (85 g) 8 additives
References
- 1Succinic acid. Wikipedia. Accessed September 26, 2026.
- 2Jędrejko K, Catlin O, Jędrejko M, et al. The Ergogenic Potential of Succinic Acid in Exercise Performance and Post-Exercise Recovery: A Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2026;18(5). doi:10.3390/nu18050870