Apples & Malic Acid

Apples Lately, science has been searching the corners of the globe for answers to todays health problems. The more exotic and rare the fruit, nut, or seed, the better. While these new discoveries are certainly valuable, we shouldn’t overlook the benefits of one of the most common and perhaps, underestimated fruits in North America the apple.

Malic Acid, a natural substance most abundantly found in apples, plays a significant role in many vital body functions: it increases our energy levels, improves our overall muscle performance, reverses muscle fatigue following exercise, and improves mental clarity. In a six-month study conducted by the University of Texas Health Science Centre in the US, scientists tested the efficacy of a malic acid/magnesium treatment on fibromyalgia sufferers. Half the patients were given the active treatment while the other half only received placebo.

At the end of the study, all of the patients treated with malic acid and magnesium experienced significant improvement in their symptoms including less pain, reduced muscle stiffness and a more positive outlook without any side effects.

In addition to increasing energy levels and assisting with muscle recovery, malic acid can help clear toxic metals, such as aluminum and lead, from the bloodstream. This is especially important since heavy metal overload has been linked to serious problems like liver disease and brain disorders like Alzheimer’s.

It is also commonly found in toothpastes and mouthwashes due to its ability to act as a natural antiseptic and keep germs in the mouth at a minimum.

An apple a day won't just keep the doctor away, it will also keep the dermatologist at bay.

Malic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a natural fruit acid that encourages exfoliation and cell turnover in the skin. It is an alpha hydroxy acid with exceptional benefits it is less irritating than the most common AHA, glycolic acid, so it is a good alternative for people with sensitive skin, it acts like a humectant in the skin drawing water into the epidermis, and it is an natural antioxidant and antiseptic.

M2 Skin Technologies has recognized the potential of Malic Acid and utilizes it in its skin care regimen a line of products aimed at evening out stubborn pigmentation, reducing breakouts, and erasing fine lines and wrinkles. Clients are seeing significant improvement in issues like acne scarring, melasma, thickened tough skin, pore size, and fine lines. Among the most impressive attributes of the line is the success it has in treating people with sensitive skin and/or dark pigmented skin who are at risk of hyperpigmenting on more irritating treatments such as glycolic acid, retinols, and or Hydroquinone.