Potential applications: Malic Acid has traditionally been used for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), stress, tender points, pain, persistent fatigue, muscular pain, arthritic-like symptoms, and for performance and recovery from exercise.
Studies have shown that malic acid, when given with magnesium, resulted in a 41% reduction in tender points after four weeks and 76% after eight weeks. In some cases, noticeable improvement was evident in as little as forty-eight hours.
Known contraindications: None known.
Interactions: Current research does not indicate any adverse effects from the use of malic acid in moderate amounts.
At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with malic acid.
Useful links: Fibromyalgia – Co Enzyme Q10, pycnogenol/grape seed, B complex, Cal/Mag/Zn
Directions: As a food supplement, take one to three capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
One vegetarian capsule contains:
Ingredient | Weight | %EC NRV |
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Malic acid | 500mg |