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Malic Acid
Description: Malic Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that is needed in the production of ATP from food.
Malic Acid appears effective in treating aluminum toxicity in laboratory animals.1
A combination of Magnesium and Malic Acid has been shown to lessen muscle pain related to Fibromylagia.2

Natural Sources: Apples. Present in other fruits in lower concentrations.

Useful in treatment of: Fibromylagia.

Recommended Dosage: 1200 to 2400 mg daily.

Contraindications: None.

References:

1Citric, malic and succinic acids as possible alternatives to deferoxamine in aluminum toxicity. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 1988;26(1-2):67-79
2Russell J, Michalek J, Flechas J, et al. Treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome with SuperMalic: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot study. J Rheum 1995;22(5):953–957.
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