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Malic Acid

Malic Acid

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A natural substance that is found in certain green vegetables and fruits, Malic Acid is most prevalent in apples. In addition, Malic Acid is created naturally by the human body and is also present inside cells.

Malic Acid is used in many skin care products because of its natural exfoliating action. It is also available as a nutritional supplement.

 

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Summary

Malic Acid Sources As a dicarboxylic acid, certain fruits such as apples and cherries come from Malic Acid. Malic Acid is smooth and generally has a very sour taste, and it can be easily combined with sweeteners and various seasonings when it is combined with certain drinks. Malic Acid... more

Malic Acid Sources

As a dicarboxylic acid, certain fruits such as apples and cherries come from Malic Acid. Malic Acid is smooth and generally has a very sour taste, and it can be easily combined with sweeteners and various seasonings when it is combined with certain drinks.

Malic Acid Properties

Malic acid is described as perpetually sour and very smooth. It is also extremely soluble, and has a very low melting point when compared to other acids. It also blends quite easily.

Malic Acid Benefits

Malic Acid has many health benefits, including being used as a treatment for fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia causes severe pain throughout the body, including in the muscles and ligaments, and currently has no cure. Some of the other symptoms that come with fibromyalgia include frequently urinating, numbness, and headaches.

Malic Acid can also be used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome due to its ability to counteract the fatigue of muscles, and can be used to help treat metal toxicity. Metal toxicity can lead to bigger problems such as liver and kidney diseases, and Malic Acid acts as a combatant to the toxins.

Finally, Malic Acid can be used for general daily skin care. Malic Acid is able to penetrate the pores of the skin without any side effects, and helps maintain a smooth and tight look.

Malic Acid Side Effects

There are very few, if any, side effects that come with taking Malic Acid. However, the one that is most common is cramping and bloating in the stomach. This gastrointestinal problem can be avoided if you take plenty of water while consuming Malic Acid.

In addition, by taking the recommended dosage of Malic Acid, you can prevent any unwanted side effects.

Malic Acid Dosage Recommendations

While there are very few side effects associated with Malic Acid, it is still not advised that you take Malic Acid without consulting with your doctor.

The human body has no trouble making malic acid therefore there is no daily recommended dosage of malic acid. The general amount used in studies is anywhere from 1200 mg to 1800 mg per day.

Malic Acid and Fibromyalgia

Malic Acid has been used as a supplement for people with fibromyalgia. The combination of Malic Acid and magnesium is being researched as a possible cure.  However, at this point it is too early to determine if the combination is effective in controlling the pain that is constant with the disease.

Many studies have been shown that individuals with fibromyalgia have lower levels of magnesium than others. Magnesium has the unique ability to help Malic Acid create additional energy.

A recent study involved individuals with fibromyalgia taking up to 1200 mg of Malic Acid combined with another 300 mg of magnesium daily for a total of four weeks. However, the study showed that there was absolutely no difference between individuals that took Malic Acid and magnesium and the individuals who only took a placebo.

A second study was done with the dosage increasing to 1600 mg of Malic Acid and another 400 mg of magnesium for another 6 months, and some subjects did show some promising results from taking the Malic Acid. However, the study was not blind and that could have affected the results.

Malic Acid and Safety Concerns

Since it is relatively safe and already produced by the human body, Malic Acid should be a safe supplement to take if your doctor has recommended it.

However, if you take medications to lower blood pressure, you should be careful as Malic Acid can affect your blood pressure and blood pressure readings.

In addition, some people have reported very loose bowels when taking large amounts of Malic Acid. However, this amount is very uncommon to take and is usually reserved for people with fibromyalgia who are also taking magnesium.

Women who are with child should not take malic acid, nor should women who have children and are still breastfeeding. There haven’t been any studies with this population.

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  • Side Effects
  • Other Names
  • Uses
Abdominal Cramps
Abdominal Bloating
Contraindicated For Certain Drugs Or Medication
Mixed Fruit Acid, Monohydroxysuccinic Acid (Malic Acid), 2-hydroxypropionic acid (Lactic Acid)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Skin Health
Metal Toxicity