Malic acid

[Autumn]

Hey,

Is anyone taking malic acid? What are your experiences with it? What dosage are you on?

Thanks,
Autumn

 

[*GG*]

I take it as a tablet via Source Naturals as a combo, not certain of the actual dosage you get from that!

GG

 

[Autumn]

I think a lot of people take it as a combo with magnesium, as magnesium malate.
Someone suggest I just try a malic acid supplement. As she has fibro and thought it worked for her. Lessened a lot of her pain and fatigue symptoms

Autumn

 

[ahmo]

I'm taking it to reduce ammonia, as per the linked thread. I've also returned to the malate form of magnesium, after using other forms. My body seems to prefer mg malate. I started w/ 3 capsules, I believe Source Naturals, now use inexpensive bulk malic acid, 1/2 tsp.

http://forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/new-inexpensive-cbs-ammonia-fix.31835/

 

[Autumn]

Thanks for the link @ahmo , I will try and read up on it. Seems complicated though ;-)

Other experiences? Anyone?

Thanks,
Autumn

 

[CantThink]

I used to use this in the 90s:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004GW2EZM?pc_redir=1409134005&robot_redir=1

I found it very helpful for muscular (fibro type) pain - it really relieved a lot of pain for me. I don't remember having any bad effects from it, but I'm not sure how I'd react now as my body is more reactive now.

 

[perchance dreamer]

Malic acid has a bad effect on my sleep.

 

[Autumn]

Yes, I'm kind of worried about the effect on sleep as my sleep isn't great as it is.
I'll just start of with 1 tablet (600mg) in the morning and see how I go.
What dosage were you on?

 

[*GG*]

Malic acid has a bad effect on my sleep.

Hmm, is this typical? Never heard of this. But I do take mine only in the morning/first meal time, not at night before sleep! I have lots of trouble with sleep without meds

GG

 

[perchance dreamer]

I don't think it is typical. I have this reaction to lots of supplements others don't have problems with.

 

[LisaGoddard]

Hi, I use malic acid from Viridian 500mg (one capsule) which I take in the morning. It really helps my energy levels. Interestingly I have always craved sour candies and salt and vinegar chips - both of which are high in malic acid.

I tried taking two or three capsules but experienced an extreme energy burst followed by a partial crash. I had to find a level which provided me with useful energy. I have trouble sleeping but didn't notice any difference with the malic acid even when I was taking higher levels.

I've read it is good for fibro sufferers but very little is said for ME patients so I wondered why it helped me. But it does. Hope others benefit too!

 

[Autumn]

I'm on week 3 of using malic acid.
Week 1: 600 mg at breakfast
Week 2: 1200 mg at breakfast
I kind of feel awful but don't know if it has anything to do with the malic acid.
In week one I sort of had more energy, a rather nervous energy. My sleep's been worse. And instead of less pain, I have more pain. I'm not sure if I'm having a crash or if malic acid really isn't my thing
Anyone have a similar experience?
I'm thinking about quitting and maybe try magnesium malate, instead of just malic acid
Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Grigor]

My sleep is also worse since I take it for a few days.
Plus my IBS flares because my intestines feel acid. Knocks me out in the morning.
But it does make me more relaxed.... Ugh

 

[slysaint]

I eat apples and pears that are good sources of malic acid; hence the saying an apple a day.......

 

[Grigor]

I eat apples and pears that are good sources of malic acid; hence the saying an apple a day.......

Haha. Yeah can't eat too much fruit. Fructose malabsorption. And also apples give me stomach trouble. Might be linked.
Weird though cause tried the Magnesium Malate before.