The combination of malic acid and magnesium has been shown to relieve the pain and tenderness associated with fibromyalgia as well as increase energy production. Malic acid is a natural fruit acid which is present in all living cells and plays a key role in the energy-producing Krebs cycle. It is known as "apple acid" because it is found in high concentration in apples, as well as other fruits and vegetables. Magnesium is an essential mineral which plays a role in many of the reactions leading to energy production. Patients with chronic pain and fibromyalgia are often deficient in magnesium.

In studies, patients with fibromyalgia noticed a significant improvement in pain within only 48 hours of receiving the malic acid + magnesium supplements. More and more doctors are recommending these supplements for their fibromyalgia patients as they have proven to effectively and safely improve fibromyalgia symptoms. Jorge Flechas, M.D., M.P.H., a holistic practitioner in Hendersonville, N.C., has participated in two medical studies that have tested the combination of malic acid and magnesium for fibromyalgia patients. In these studies, patients reported a significant reduction in pain and tenderness within 48 hours and without any side effects. In his practice, Flechas has used these combination supplements for six years on about 500 fibromyalgia patients. "I have found the results are positive 90 percent of the time," he says. .

Billie Jay Sahley, Ph.D., a San Antonio nutritional specialist and author of Malic Acid and Magnesium for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Syndrome, reports impressive results in fibromyalgia patients. Several years ago, she conducted a study with 12 fibromyalgia patients. All 12 reported a significant improvement taking a supplement of malic acid in combination with magnesium and other nutritional cofactors. "The sooner malic acid and magnesium are started, the faster patients begin to return to their normal lifestyles," remarks Sahley

Many of our customers at the Better Health International who have tried other products without success swear by this product.

• FibroActive contains pharmaceutical grade ingredients
• FibroActive has more malic acid than similar type products. This is important as studies have shown that better results occur with higher malic acid intake.
• The magnesium in the product is in the form of amino acid chelate (magnesium glycinate). This form of magnesium is very well tolerated. It is also better absorbed and utilized than other forms of magnesium.
• FibroActive also contains vitamins B-1, B-2, B-6 and manganese. The B-complex vitamins are extensively involved in cellular energy production. Manganese is crucial to the regulation of metabolism.
• Tablet size is smaller than other tableted products making them easier to swallow. Our customers appreciate the small tablet size.