Strengthen The Body With Malic Acid And Magnesium
Thursday, April 30th, 2009 | local info
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a condition affecting principally middle-aged women, characterized by a syndrome of generalized musculoskeletal pain, aches, stiffness, and tenderness at specific anatomical sites. This condition is considered primary when there are no obvious causes. Since it was first described, FM has become recognized as a fairly common rheumatic complaint with a clinical prevalence of 6 to 20 percent.
Additionally, FM has been associated with irritable bowel syndrome, tension headache, mitral valve prolapse, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Numerous treatment modalities have been attempted to treat patients with FM, but unfortunately the results have usually been poor. The primary reason for this lack of success was undoubtedly due to our lack of understanding FMs etiology.
In recent years, evidence has accumulated to suggest that FM is the result of local hypoxia in the muscles. For instance, patients with FM have low muscle-tissue oxygen pressure in affected muscles, and to a lesser degree the same was found in other tissues. Muscle biopsies from affected areas showed muscle tissue breakdown and mitochondrial damage.
Additionally, low levels of the high energy phosphates ATP, ADP, and phosphocreatine were found. It has been hypothesized that in hypoxic muscle tissues glycolysis is inhibited, reducing ATP synthesis. This stimulates the process of gluconeogenesis, which results in the breakdown of muscle proteins to amino acids that can be utilized as substrates for ATP synthesis. This muscle tissue breakdown, which has been observed in muscle biopsies taken from FM patients, is hypothesized to result in the muscle pain characteristic of FM. Fortunately we have malic acid and magnesium to help with FM.
Malic Acid is the most important Krebs Cycle nutrient that prevents muscle fatigue. This helps cells sustain aerobic energy production (ATP production) longer with less lactic acid formation. Magnesium helps with muscle relaxation. It helps bring muscle tissue back into a relaxed state. Malic acid is found in many fruits, including apples; tartaric acid occurs in grapes; and citric acid is present in lemons, oranges, and other citrus fruits.
Malic acid magnesium and magnesium come individually or combined together in capsule or tablet form. The regular consumption of these two great supplements can help restore ATP production and bring relief to those suffering from fibromyalgia. Look to your local or internet health food store for these two supplements as well as other formulas tailored to your specific needs. Choose name brands to ensure quality and purity of the products you purchase.
*Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Malic Acid is not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication or adding Vitamins to medications.
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