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Posted 2/21/2013 8:35 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone taken Malic Acid/Magnesium Supplements and if so, what were the results?

I have been taking vitamin D as my blood tests showed it was low which may be why I have been depressed. I suppose being vegan may have something to do with it as I do not drink milk, and living in New Hampshire there isn't much sun this time of year either.

I have been taking omega 3 as it is supposed to help with depression, and I have now read it may help with chronic muscle pain as well.

I am finding that stretching, exercise and heating pads seem to help quite a bit. I have also been consciously trying to relax my muscles as I find tend to tense up all the time.

I take epsom salt baths daily which are supposed to give me more magnesium, but haven't tried the pill form yet and I haven't tried malic acid. Before I go and spend money on it I was wondering if anyone else has any feedback.

Jennifer
Posted 2/21/2013 11:50 AM (GMT 0)
I think malic acid/magnesium supplements help--at least they seem to help me. My muscles aren't as sore, and I get fewer leg cramps. Personally, I think they're worth trying. Good luck!
Posted 2/21/2013 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
Magnesium supplementation can be very effective at reducing persistent muscular pain -for some. The big issue with magnesium is that its absorption in the stomach in supplement form is difficult. Most magnesium taken in supplement form passes straight through the digestive tract.

Malic Acid is often included as it can help to aid uptake.

Magnesium can more effectively introduced into the body through the skin. There are topical oils infused with magnesium which passes through the skin into the blood stream far better than through digestive uptake.

Too much Magnesium (particularly taken in supplements) will cause diarrhea and digestive pain - so be cautious.


Terry
Posted 2/21/2013 2:53 PM (GMT 0)
I use malic acid/magnesium supplements.  There have been studies about the malic acid and if you take a certain amount it does help with pain.  These were blind studies.

 

Go into Fibro 101 and you will find a link all about malic acid/magnesium supplements and how they work in your body.

 

Another supplement to consider is vitamin D3.  Many, even "normal" people, are deficient in vitamin D3 and this can cause more pain.  Thre is a link about this, also, in Fibro 101.

 

Sherrine

Posted 2/21/2013 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your feedback.
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