LymeNet Flash: Can anyone explain the difference between chelated magnesium and magnesium malate?

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Posted by koo (Member # 30462) on :

I was taking mag malate as directed by my LLMD. Then I developed Levaquin induced Achilles tendonitis. I did a little online research and found recommendations to take chelated mag along with vitamin C and fish oil.

I improved to about 95% at about two months. I finished my bottle of chelated mag just two days ago so I started the mag malate. Wouldn't you know it, this AM I had right Achilles pain which I haven't had like this in a while.

Could the form of mag intake make a difference? I was taking chelated mag 1,000 mg. a day, then went on mag malate 1,250 mg.

I did go out and today and purchased the chelated mag and restarted.

Posted by joalo (Member # 12752) on :

Up for input.

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

Probably makes a difference. I can't tell you the difference though!!

Chelated may be more readily absorbed.