Magnesium Health Watch

Magnesium malate is sometimes recommended for the pain and tenderness associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.  However, some studies have suggested it did not have any greater effect than placebo.

If you’re considering, along with your doctor’s recommendations, taking magnesium malate, here is some helpful information to consider:

Magnesium Malate Dosage:

Some FMS/ME/CFS experts recommend taking 140 mg of magnesium twice a day, and 600 mg of malic acid 3 times a day, before meals. One uncontrolled study showed a benefit with 200 mg of malic acid and 50 mg of magnesium 3 times a day. It’s likely to take some experimentation to find your optimal dosage.

Magnesium Malate in Your Diet:

Magnesium is found in fish, artichokes, bananas, grains, yogurt, black beans, almonds, cashews and brazil nuts.

Malic acid comes from apples or other tart fruits.

Side Effects of Magnesium Malate:

Both magnesium and malic acid can cause intestinal problems. So if you develop symptoms such as persistent diarrhea, bloating, or cramping, you might want to take a break from these supplements to see if symptoms resolve. You may also want to try them individually to see if one is easier to tolerate than the other.

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