Malic Acid

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Description

Malic Acid is a type of Alpha-Hydroxy Acid.

Health Benefits of Malic Acid

Excretory System

 Malic Acid may induce Perspiration.  

Metabolism

       Malic Acid is an intermediate endogenous chemical (between Fumaric Acid and Oxaloacetic Acid) in the Krebs Cycle of Energy production:

 View Malic Acid's role in the Biochemical Reactions of the Krebs Cycle

 Malic Acid (3,000 - 6,000 mg per day) may facilitate the endogenous production of Energy.  [1]

 Malic Acid may increase Stamina and may minimize Muscle damage during Exercise.  [2]

 Malic Acid may alleviate Fatigue.  [3]

 Malic Acid may increase Stamina.  [4]

Musculoskeletal System

 Malic Acid (2,400 mg per day combined with 600 mg of Magnesium) may cause significant improvement in the number of tender points in Fibromyalgia patients.  [5]

Nervous System

 Malic Acid may help to prevent one of the theorized causes of Alzheimer's Disease. Malic Acid may bind to and eliminate Aluminium from the Brain.  

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