![Black serif text reading 'protokols.' with '[LONDON]' underneath, on a plain white background.](http://www.protokols.co.uk/cdn/shop/files/LogoProtokolsDark.png?v=1788427720&width=1134)
Magnesium Malate
Pure magnesium. Built for daily energy.
A daily 300 mg elemental magnesium formula from premium Magnesium Malate for everyday energy and wellbeing.
The form of magnesium matters.
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of processes throughout the body. But when it comes to supplementation, the amount of magnesium on the label is only part of the story. The form in which it is delivered matters too.
Magnesium malate combines magnesium with malic acid, a naturally occurring compound involved in the body’s cellular energy pathways. This makes magnesium malate particularly well suited to daytime supplementation, when supporting normal energy metabolism and muscle function is the priority.
Protokols Magnesium Malate is deliberately different. We use DiMagnesium Malate as the sole magnesium source, delivering a high-strength 300 mg of elemental magnesium in just two capsules. There are no additional magnesium forms added and no complicated mineral blend.
And because purity is one of our principles, we stopped there. No unnecessary excipients. No fillers. No hidden magnesium forms. Just DiMagnesium Malate inside a plant-based capsule, produced under controlled manufacturing standards and batch tested for quality. The signed formulation lists no excipients.
Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal muscle function, normal functioning of the nervous system and electrolyte balance.
Pure in formulation. Proven in purpose. Premium by design.
Nutritional Information
Ingredients: DiMagnesium Malate, Capsule Shell (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose)
2 capsules will provide:
| Active Nutrient | Amount per Serving | %NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium (DiMagnesium Malate) | 300 mg | 80 |
*NRV = Nutritional Reference Value
The studies below relate to the ingredient or nutrient form. Unless explicitly stated they are not trials of the finished Protokols product and do not guarantee an individual result.
DiMagnesium Malate & Magnesium Status
Human placebo-controlled study · 2018
A clinical study involving 91 adults investigated a timed-release supplement containing DiMagnesium Malate.
After supplementation, researchers observed increases in red-blood-cell magnesium, indicating magnesium absorption and cellular uptake over time. The formulation was also reported to be well tolerated by the majority of participants.
Why it matters: Human research demonstrating that DiMagnesium Malate can provide absorbable magnesium and contribute to magnesium status.
Magnesium Malate & Bioavailability
Comparative research · 2018
Researchers compared several magnesium forms, including magnesium malate, citrate and oxide.
In this experimental study, magnesium malate produced the highest overall magnesium exposure measured by area under the curve, and magnesium concentrations remained elevated for an extended period.
Why it matters: Supports the scientific rationale for magnesium malate as a bioavailable magnesium form.
This was an animal study rather than a human clinical trial.
DiMagnesium Malate Evaluated by EFSA
Scientific safety & bioavailability assessment · 2018
The European Food Safety Authority reviewed DiMagnesium Malate as a source of magnesium for food supplements.
The assessment included human comparative data and concluded that magnesium from DiMagnesium Malate is available to the body, with expected bioavailability comparable to other recognised magnesium sources.
Why it matters: Magnesium Malate has undergone formal scientific evaluation as a source of supplemental magnesium.
Malate & Cellular Energy Metabolism
Scientific review · 2023
Malate is an established intermediate in the tricarboxylic acid cycle — also known as the Krebs or TCA cycle.
The TCA cycle is one of the central metabolic pathways through which nutrients are processed to support cellular bioenergetics and ATP production.
Why it matters: This established biochemical role provides the rationale behind pairing magnesium with malate in an energy-focused magnesium formulation.
Magnesium & Energy Metabolism
Scientific review · 2017
Magnesium plays an important role in cellular energy metabolism and is closely associated with ATP — the molecule cells use to transfer energy.
A comprehensive review describes magnesium's involvement in energy metabolism, nerve function and normal muscle function, as well as its relationship with physical activity.
Why it matters: The benefit of Magnesium Malate begins with magnesium itself — an essential mineral with a fundamental role in normal energy metabolism.
Magnesium & Muscle Recovery
Systematic review · 2024
A systematic review examined magnesium supplementation in physically active adults.
Across the included studies, magnesium supplementation was associated with reductions in muscle soreness and improvements in some measures of recovery and physical performance. The researchers also noted that optimal dose, timing and magnesium form still require further investigation.
Why it matters: Adds to the wider evidence supporting magnesium's role within active lifestyles and recovery-focused routines.
More Magnesium Isn't Always Better
Systematic review & meta-analysis · 2018
A review of 14 randomised clinical trials examined magnesium supplementation and muscle fitness.
The researchers found little evidence that additional magnesium improves performance in people who already have adequate magnesium status, while potential benefits appeared greater in people more likely to have insufficient magnesium.
Why it matters: It supports the Protokols approach: focus on a meaningful dose and appropriate form, rather than promising that more magnesium automatically delivers better results.
Dosage
Take 2 capsules daily.
Serving
2 capsules provide 300 mg elemental magnesium.
Directions
Take with food and water, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Suitability
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Free UK Delivery
Enjoy free standard UK delivery on every order.
14-Day First-Purchase Returns
Trying Magnesium Malate for the first time? You can request a return within 14 days of delivery, provided the product remains unopened, unused and in its original sealed packaging.
For return instructions, damaged orders and your statutory rights, please see our Returns & Refunds Policy.
Storage
Store in the original container in a cool, dry place, away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight. Keep tightly closed and do not refrigerate.
Best before end and batch number: See base of tub.
Keep out of the sight and reach of young children.
Safety
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of 2 capsules (300 mg elemental magnesium). Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, particularly impaired kidney function.
Magnesium can affect the absorption of certain medicines, including some antibiotics and bisphosphonates. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about appropriate timing if you take regular medication.
Do not combine the full daily servings of Magnesium Malate and Magnesium Bisglycinate without professional advice, as this would provide 500 mg of supplemental elemental magnesium.
Discontinue use and seek medical advice if you experience an adverse reaction. Do not use if the safety seal is broken or missing.
PURE | PROVEN | PREMIUM
Realistic Expectations
If you are going to judge this product, judge it at twelve weeks, not at two.
Day 1
Weeks 1–4
Weeks 8–12
Ongoing
How we compare?
Which Protokols include this?
Clarity Protokol
A daytime routine for calm focus, composure and clearer thinking.
Motion Protokol
A movement-focused routine supporting joints, muscles and active recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
DiMagnesium Malate is a specific magnesium–malate compound containing two magnesium ions associated with malate.
Protokols uses DiMagnesium Malate as its sole magnesium source. Each capsule provides 150 mg elemental magnesium, giving 300 mg from the two-capsule daily serving.
Because different magnesium forms can suit different purposes.
For our daytime magnesium, we wanted a form that combines magnesium with malate — an established participant in cellular energy metabolism — while allowing us to deliver a meaningful amount of elemental magnesium in a clean formula.
Energy. Muscle. Momentum.
Elemental magnesium is the actual amount of magnesium delivered by a magnesium compound.
The total weight of DiMagnesium Malate includes both magnesium and malate, so the compound weight is naturally much higher than the amount of elemental magnesium it provides.
When comparing products, look at elemental magnesium per recommended daily serving, rather than simply choosing the largest milligram number on the bottle.
Malate is the ionised form of malic acid, a naturally occurring organic compound found in the body and in foods such as fruit.
More importantly from a biochemical perspective, malate is an intermediate in the TCA/Krebs cycle, one of the central pathways involved in cellular energy metabolism.
That is part of the scientific rationale behind pairing magnesium with malate.
Magnesium Malate is not a stimulant and shouldn't feel like caffeine.
Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Malate itself is involved in cellular energy pathways.
Think of it as supporting the body's normal energy processes rather than providing an artificial energy spike.
We recommend taking it in the morning or during the earlier part of the day, ideally with food and water.
Its magnesium–malate combination makes it a natural fit for your daytime routine, particularly on busy or active days.
Magnesium Malate does not contain caffeine or other stimulants.
However, because we position it around daytime energy metabolism, we recommend taking it in the morning or during the day rather than making it part of your bedtime routine.
For an evening-focused magnesium, Magnesium Bisglycinate may be the more natural choice.
Both provide magnesium, but they pair it with different compounds and therefore fit different routines.
Magnesium Malate Magnesium + malate Energy · Muscle · Momentum
Magnesium Bisglycinate Magnesium + glycine Calm · Unwind · Rest
Protokols Magnesium Malate provides 300 mg elemental magnesium, while our Magnesium Bisglycinate provides 200 mg elemental magnesium per daily serving.
You can check our Magnesium Bisglycinate.
You can take your daily serving as part of your normal morning or daytime routine, including on training days.
Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function, electrolyte balance and normal energy-yielding metabolism.
It isn't designed as a pre-workout stimulant, so there is no need to take it immediately before exercise for an acute “boost”.
Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function and normal energy metabolism, making adequate magnesium intake relevant to an active lifestyle.
But Magnesium Malate isn't a quick-fix recovery product. Training load, sleep, hydration, nutrition and overall magnesium status all matter too.
No unnecessary excipients.
Our formula contains no excipients. The formula consists of DiMagnesium Malate inside a plant-based HPMC capsule.
No fillers. No complicated magnesium blend. No unnecessary extras.
Yes. It has been formulated for consistent daily supplementation.
Take 2 capsules daily, preferably with food and water.
One tub contains 60 capsules, providing a 30-day supply.
Both products provide elemental magnesium, so combining them significantly increases your total supplemental magnesium intake.
Rather than automatically taking both full servings together, we recommend choosing the form that best fits your routine or discussing combined supplementation with a healthcare professional.
Malate for daytime. Bisglycinate for evening.
Magnesium tolerance can vary between individuals and between magnesium forms.
Taking your capsules with food and water is a good starting point, particularly if you have a sensitive digestive system.
If you experience persistent digestive discomfort, reduce or discontinue use and seek professional advice.
Because more isn't automatically better.
We selected 300 mg elemental magnesium as a meaningful daily amount that can be delivered from DiMagnesium Malate in just two capsules.
The goal wasn't to create the biggest number we could print on a bottle. It was to create a formula that makes sense to take consistently.
Thoughtfully formulated supplements. Clear ingredients, considered routines, and wellbeing made simpler.