Magnesium Malate

Magnesium malate is a mineral supplement often used by people suffering from Fibromyalgia.  Magnesium malate produces energy in cells, boosts muscle, and flushes out harmful aluminum from the body.  Both magnesium and malic acid play important roles in the energy production of human muscle cells.

An eight-week preliminary trial found that magnesium malate reduced the muscle pain associated with fibromyalgia according to a University of Michigan Health System study. It's worth noting that in a double-blind study the same researchers found no reduction in pain when patients were taking low doses of magnesium malate.  Studies of higher doses of 600 mg magnesium and 2,400 mg malic acid and above did show reduced pain, but these results were not conducted under a double-blind study and are therefore considered inconclusive.

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, Magnesium malate should be taken three times daily at 200 mg of magnesium and 1,200 mg of malic acid. Magnesium malate is sold in health food stores and according to doctors and the labelling on bottles, should not be taken in excess of 600 mg and 3,600 mg of malic acid.

Side Effects

People unable to secrete magnesium, such as individuals with renal failure, should consult a doctor before taking magnesium. A sudden increase in magnesium dosages can cause abdominal cramping, diarrhea and nausea. Note, diarrhea usually prevents toxicity from over-dosing on magnesium.