Magnesium lactate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

lactic acid magnesium; magnesium lacticum

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Magnesium lactate is the megnesium salt of lactic acid. The white crystalline powder is virtually odourless and tasteless. Magnesium lactate is easily soluble in boiling water, soluble in water, hardly soluble in ethanol. The substance is approved as a food additive in the EU under the number E 329.

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Magensium lactate is used medicinally as a mild laxative.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer