Malic Acid


Introduction: 

Malic acid is a naturally occurring compound that plays a role in the complex process of deriving adenosine triphosphate (ATP; the energy currency that runs the body) from food.

Sources: 

"Malic acid is found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, but the richest source is apples, which is why malic acid is sometimes referred to as “apple acid.”"

Treatment For: 

Fibromyalgia

Symptoms of Deficiency: 

"A deficiency in humans is unlikely, since the body can produce malic acid."

Recommended Dosages: 

"Healthy people do not need to take malic acid as a supplement. Research has been conducted with 1,200–2,400 mg of malic acid in combination with 300–600 mg of elemental magnesium."

Side Effects: 

"Current research does not indicate any adverse effects from the use of malic acid in moderate amounts. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with malic acid."