Magnesium malate
Magnesium Malate
Magnesium malate is a compound made from magnesium, an essential mineral, and malate, a natural substance found in fruits and vegetables.
Pronunciation
Mag-ne-sium ma-late
Etymology
The term 'Magnesium' is derived from the Greek word 'Magnesia', a place name derived from the tribal people known as Magnetes. 'Malate' is derived from the Latin word 'malum', meaning apple, as it was first isolated from apple juice.
Definition
Magnesium malate is a type of magnesium supplement that is often used to boost magnesium levels in people who do not get enough of the mineral from their diet. It is a chelated form of magnesium that combines the mineral with malic acid, a natural substance that is found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, most notably apples.
Usage
Magnesium malate is often used to treat or prevent magnesium deficiency. It is also commonly used as a supplement to help alleviate symptoms of conditions such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Magnesium malate
- Wikipedia's article - Magnesium malate
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