Announcement: The Citric Acid Cycle: How Chemistry Powers Every Cell in Your Body

Last updated: 08/08/2026 13:29

0 Min Read

The citric acid cycle, occurring in every living cell, is the fundamental metabolic process that converts food into usable energy. This continuous biochemical rhythm sustains all life functions through the elegant conversion of glucose into approximately 30–32 ATP molecules. — Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash (Unsplash License)

1 min read|53 words

Every cell in your body is running the citric acid cycle right now—converting food into energy with remarkable precision. This eight-step biochemical dance, occurring in mitochondria, generates 30–32 ATP molecules per glucose, sustaining every heartbeat, thought, and movement. Discover how chemistry writes the story of life.

Read the full article on GMJ Newsroom →

Was this article helpful?

GMJ Brief · Announcement

📰 Read the full article: The Citric Acid Cycle: How Chemistry Powers Every Cell in Your Body →

Share This Article

ByProf. Giorgi Pkhakadze

Follow:

Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.