Mineral
Magnesium Malate
Also known as: Mag malate, Dimagnesium malate
Magnesium with malic acid for energy production. Favored for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and muscle pain.
Primary uses
- Energy production
- Muscle pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Fatigue
How it works
- Malic acid is Krebs cycle intermediate
- Supports ATP production
- Good bioavailability
Dosage
- Typical range
- 200-400 mg elemental Mg
- Timing
- Morning/daytime
- With food
- Optional
- Duration
- Safe long-term
- Special populations
- Fatigue, fibromyalgia
Forms
- Capsule
- Powder
Safety
Common side effects
- Well tolerated
Contraindications
- Kidney disease
Known interactions
- Cautionwith calcium
High calcium can impair magnesium absorption
- Infowith magnesium
High-dose magnesium may slightly reduce zinc absorption
- Synergywith magnesium
Magnesium needed for vitamin D activation
- Synergywith melatonin
Complementary sleep support
- Synergywith glycine
Both support sleep through different mechanisms
- Cautionwith magnesium
Magnesium may enhance BP lowering effect
Evidence notes
Malic acid adds ATP benefits
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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