Hi all,
I've been trying to catch up -AGAIN- but, can see I'm not going to make it thru all the new stuff. So just wanna say HI! to all the newbies, and re-greet old friends.
So, HI, YA'LL! http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

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Copper
Let Miracles Replace all Grievances

Hi Copper. Welcome back!

Howdy Copper! I still can't get over how much that flax seed has helped me and I feel like I just can't say thank you enough! You've had some very good advice and information to pass along, please do keep us posted about your future articles!!

Hey Copper, hopefully you'll find your way back here, I have a question. In the literature I've read on magnesium, it says that many/most people with FM are short on it. It also says that it's helpful to take it with Calcium and with Malic Acid. I know that Malic Acid comes in apples and citrus (neither of which I eat at the moment) but I couldn't find it in supplement form or in my vitamin book. I suspect I'm looking in the wrong place or for the wrong name. Please help me out? Thanks!!

Originally posted by cioc1212:
Hey Copper, hopefully you'll find your way back here, I have a question. In the literature I've read on magnesium, it says that many/most people with FM are short on it. It also says that it's helpful to take it with Calcium and with Malic Acid. I know that Malic Acid comes in apples and citrus (neither of which I eat at the moment) but I couldn't find it in supplement form or in my vitamin book. I suspect I'm looking in the wrong place or for the wrong name. Please help me out? Thanks!!

The only specific malic acid supp. I've come across is Malic Acid Plus, which is a combination of malic acid, magnesium, boswella, b6, and chromium. It is listed in the book (LONG title!): Malic Acid and Magnesium for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome: Understand Why You Hurt All Over And What You Can Take To Naturally Stop The Pain (WHEW!) by Billie Jay Sahley, Ph.D., C.N.C.

Michael T Murray, N.D. states: malic acid is a Krebs cycle intermediate. recommends magnesium chelated to the entire family of Krebs cycle intermediates.

from me:
magnesium SHOULD be taken with calcium, in ROUGHLY the same amounts (actually a bit higher for calc. but equal is ok). Magnesium Glycinate MAY(I hate stating absolutes!) be the most bio-available form, but again, a chelated form may serve you best.
hope this helps


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Copper
Let Miracles Replace all Grievances

Yes, big help, thank you!!! I've been surprised to find out how important it can be with meds and supplements to take them at the right time of day and in the right combination (such as the calcium/mag.). I was also surprised to find that I had less side effects taking some of my meds in the am while I can only take others at night. Lots of juggling to get it right!

Hi Copper, Glad to see you are back again, no matter for how long. Miss seeing your informational postings. Take care.

Thanks Copper. I have been taking magnesium at bedtime cause I also heard it helps with sleep. Flaxseed has been wonderful. I did not realize the calcium was important too-seemed to give me a tummyache but I'll try again at the same time I take magnesium. I was also trying the malic acid thanks to an article my Mom sent me but could never find any info on it and did not seem to have noticeable results. How much do you take? And when? Does it take awhile to notice results? I think I took it about a month the fall of last year. Thanks.