Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium Malate
For the body system: Muscles
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Magnesium malate is commonly used to support the muscular system, primarily due to the role of magnesium in muscle function. Magnesium is essential for muscle contraction and relaxation, energy production, and nerve transmission. Scientific evidence supports the use of magnesium supplements for individuals with deficiency-related muscle cramps, spasms, or weakness. A number of clinical trials indicate that magnesium supplementation can help reduce the frequency and intensity of muscle cramps, especially in populations with suboptimal magnesium intake (e.g., athletes, older adults, pregnant women). Malic acid, the other component of magnesium malate, is involved in the Krebs cycle and energy production, although research specifically on magnesium malate (as opposed to other magnesium salts) is limited. Some small studies and preliminary data suggest magnesium malate may improve muscle pain in conditions like fibromyalgia, but results are mixed and more research is needed. Overall, the justification for using magnesium malate to support muscle health is grounded in the well-established physiological role of magnesium, but direct, high-quality evidence for the superiority of magnesium malate over other forms is lacking. The evidence rating reflects moderate scientific support for magnesium in muscle health, with limited but suggestive evidence for the malate form specifically.
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acetyl l-carnitineadenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
amylopectin
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
beet
beta-alanine
bovine
bovine liver
branched-chain amino acids
bromelain
caffeine
calcium
cherry
chloride
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
colostrum
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
turmeric
d-alpha tocopherol
devil's claw
dong quai root
fish protein
forskohlii root
l-isoleucine
iron
kale
l-alanine
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-arginine
l-carnitine
l-carnosine
l-citrulline
l-glutamine
l-glycine
l-leucine
l-ornithine
l-proline
l-taurine
l-threonine
l-valine
magnesium
malic acid
maltodextrin
maltose
methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
milk
nicotinamide riboside
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
peppermint oil
phosphorus
phytocannabinoids
potassium
protein
quinoa
rhizome
sardines
black ginger
soybean
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spinach
spirulina
tongkat ali
ubiquinol
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vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin D3
water
watermelon
whey protein
white willow
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
suma
squawvine
sodium salt
solomon's seal
siler root
eucommia
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
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polyphenols
trace minerals
wintergreen
camphor oil
menthol oil
wheat germ
wood betony
herbal blend (proprietary)
algae
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AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
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Arachidonic Acid
Arginine malate
Arginine aspartate
Avocado
Anserina
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adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Algal protein
Alpha hydroxyisocaproic acid
Arginine alpha-ketoisocaproate
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Blue Cohosh
Biopeptide
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Bicarbonate
Beef Protein
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Bovine Protein
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BCAA
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Casein
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Chinese Mountain Ant
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Citrate malate
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Creatine
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Curcuma
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Deer Velvet
Date
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Dextrose
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Eurycoma Longifolia
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fibroblast growth factor
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salt
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Tribulus Terrestris
Other body systems supported by Magnesium Malate
BrainMitochondria
Muscles
Nerves
Skeletal System (Bones)