Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium Malate
For the health condition: Cramps (leg)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Magnesium Malate is sometimes used to support or treat leg cramps, primarily based on the role of magnesium in normal muscle function. Scientific evidence suggests that magnesium supplementation may help reduce muscle cramps in certain populations, particularly in individuals with magnesium deficiency. However, research on magnesium supplementation for leg cramps in the general population, such as healthy adults or pregnant women, has yielded mixed results. Some randomized controlled trials have found little to no benefit compared to placebo, while others show modest improvements, especially in those who are deficient in magnesium.

Magnesium Malate specifically is a chelated form of magnesium, where magnesium is bound to malic acid. This form is thought to have good bioavailability, but there is no strong evidence that it offers advantages over other magnesium salts (such as magnesium citrate or magnesium oxide) for muscle cramps. Most studies on magnesium and cramps do not use magnesium malate specifically.

In summary, while magnesium is essential for muscle function and deficiency can lead to cramps, the evidence that magnesium malate supplementation relieves leg cramps in people with adequate magnesium status is limited. Its use is supported by some scientific rationale but is not robustly validated for most individuals.

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