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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