Magnesium malate pairs the magnesium ion with malic acid, a compound naturally found in fruit and involved in the Krebs cycle, the body’s main pathway for cellular energy production. This form is particularly valued by people dealing with chronic fatigue or widespread muscle discomfort.

Each Now Foods tablet delivers 1,000 mg of magnesium malate, equivalent to 150 mg of elemental magnesium (40% NRV). The usual dose (3 tablets a day with meals) covers daily magnesium and malic acid needs. The 180-tablet bottle allows a two-month course at 3 tablets a day, or three months as a maintenance dose. The formula is lab-tested, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and suitable for vegetarians.

Magnesium is involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body: energy production, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, bone mineralisation, protein synthesis and blood-sugar regulation. Malic acid, paired here with magnesium, is an essential cofactor of cellular energy metabolism, involved in mitochondrial ATP production — some studies suggest a particular interest for people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue.

This combination is therefore particularly recommended for muscle fatigue, cramps, nervous tension or periods of intense stress, and can also support post-exercise recovery for athletes.

There are many forms of magnesium: oxide (high-dose but poorly absorbed), citrate (acid-base balancing), bisglycinate (relaxing), marine (poorly absorbed), threonate (brain-focused). Malate stands out for its energising, muscle-supportive action. Unlike the magnesium oxide often used in entry-level products, malate is better tolerated digestively and doesn’t have a laxative effect at physiological doses; it is also more bioavailable than sulfate or chloride forms.

Now Foods Magnesium Malate has no superfluous additives beyond hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose and vegetable stearic acid — no GMOs, no gluten, no soy, no major allergens: a clean formula true to the Now Foods approach.

The recommended dose is 1 tablet, 3 times a day with meals, for a total of 450 mg of elemental magnesium — or split into 2 doses (morning and evening) if preferred. Taking magnesium during or just after a meal improves digestive tolerance and absorption. Avoid taking it at the same time as antibiotics (tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones) or bisphosphonates — leave at least 2 hours between doses.

The course can run continuously for several weeks, then continue as maintenance at 1 tablet a day. No overdose risk at food-supplement doses — any excess is naturally eliminated by the kidneys. Not recommended in cases of severe kidney failure.

What’s the difference between magnesium malate and bisglycinate?

Bisglycinate is recommended for anxiety, sleep and relaxation thanks to glycine’s calming action. Malate is more energising and muscle-focused, thanks to malic acid’s role in ATP production.

Can magnesium malate be combined with other supplements?

Yes, it pairs well with vitamin B6 (which improves its assimilation), zinc, vitamin D or taurine. Avoid taking it at the same time as tetracycline antibiotics or bisphosphonates.

How long before feeling the effects?

Effects on muscle fatigue and stress typically appear after 7-14 days of regular use. For fibromyalgia, some studies report benefits after 4-8 weeks.

Is magnesium malate suitable for vegetarians?

Yes. Now Foods Magnesium Malate is gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free and vegetarian, using only plant-based excipients (cellulose, vegetable stearic acid).

Herba Barona is an independent specialist supplement shop in the heart of Paris — established in 2006. What you order is genuinely on our shelves: we ship from our own stock, with no dropshipping and no long waits.

Visit us at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris 12 — or use Click & Collect and pick up your order in-store. We also deliver across France and Europe. Friendly, expert advice in English from our team.

Where is the shop?

Herba Barona is at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris — a two-minute walk from Ledru-Rollin (line 8), close to Bastille. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am–6:30 pm.

Can I order online or collect in store?

Yes. We ship across France and Europe under the same conditions as our French store, or choose Click & Collect to pick up your order for free at our Paris shop.