CanPrev CanPrev - Magnesium Malate, 120 vcaps
CanPrev Magnesium Malate - From protein synthesis to cellular metabolism, every cell in your body uses magnesium. Magnesium is essential in over 350 different enzymatic functions in your body, from DNA synthesis and energy production to proper muscle function and nervous system health. This proprietary magnesium complex provides a therapeutic 110 mg of di-magnesium malate.
Price
Regular Canadian retail price: $26.98 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.
In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
- Highly absorbable forms
- Chelated forms your body takes up, instead of oxide that mostly passes through.
- Calm and recovery
- Supports muscle relaxation, sleep quality and everyday stress resilience.
- Gentle on digestion
- Formulated to skip the laxative effect of cheaper magnesium.
Best suited to: people who get stomach upset from magnesium oxide, someone targeting energy metabolism support, not just sleep, anyone wanting to titrate their magnesium dose slowly.
What the research supports
This is di-magnesium malate in capsule form, delivering 110 mg per capsule. Malate is the malic acid salt of magnesium, an ingredient tied to the Krebs cycle where cells generate ATP, so this form is often chosen by people focused on energy metabolism and muscle function rather than just sleep or calm. Each capsule provides magnesium bound to malic acid, which some people find gentler on the gut than magnesium oxide.
At 110 mg per capsule this is a moderate single-serving dose. Most trials on magnesium for muscle cramps, energy, or migraine use 300 to 400 mg of elemental magnesium daily, so someone relying on this for those outcomes will likely need two or three capsules a day to land in that range.
- Muscle cramp reduction (evidence: mixed, from randomized controlled trial)
- Trials on magnesium supplementation for cramps show inconsistent results, with some showing benefit mainly in pregnancy-related cramping and others showing no effect over placebo.
- Energy metabolism support (evidence: limited, from mechanistic, small human trial)
- Magnesium's role in ATP production is well established biochemically, but direct human trials on malate specifically for perceived energy are sparse.
- General magnesium sufficiency and muscle function (evidence: moderate, from randomized controlled trial, observational)
- Correcting low magnesium status has reasonably consistent support for normal muscle and nerve function across supplementation trials.
Read the literature: Muscle cramp reduction on PubMed, Energy metabolism support on PubMed, General magnesium sufficiency and muscle function on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- People who get stomach upset from magnesium oxide
- Malate salts are generally better tolerated than oxide, which is known for a laxative effect at effective doses.
- Someone targeting energy metabolism support, not just sleep
- Malic acid is a Krebs cycle intermediate, so this pairing is aimed at cellular energy production rather than just relaxation.
- Anyone wanting to titrate their magnesium dose slowly
- The 110 mg per capsule size makes it easy to start low and build up without overshooting into loose stools.
Look elsewhere if
- Someone wanting a single capsule to hit full daily magnesium needs
- A higher-strength capsule carrying 200 mg or more of elemental magnesium. There are 110 mg here, so a 300 mg day is three capsules.
What to expect
Magnesium is a slow, cumulative nutrient rather than something felt within hours. If you're low in magnesium, muscle tension, cramping, or energy dips may ease over two to four weeks of consistent daily use.
How it compares
- Compared with magnesium oxide
- Malate is absorbed more readily and tends to cause less digestive upset at comparable doses. The tradeoff: Magnesium oxide delivers more elemental magnesium per capsule for less money, so it takes fewer capsules to hit a therapeutic dose.
- Compared with magnesium bisglycinate
- Malate pairs magnesium with malic acid for a metabolism-leaning profile rather than the calming, glycine-linked profile of bisglycinate. The tradeoff: Bisglycinate is generally considered the gentlest form for sensitive stomachs and is often the better pick for sleep-focused use.
Product details
- Active ingredient
- CanPrev - Magnesium Malate
- Ingredient form
- vcaps
- Servings per container
- 120
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- independent laboratories
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- CanPrev
How to take it
Take 1 to 2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May reduce absorption of certain antibiotics and thyroid medication.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about CanPrev - Magnesium Malate
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.