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What is Magnesium Stearate and why is it an ingredient in vitamins?

April 26, 2017ingredient Magnesium stearate vitamins

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What is Magnesium Stearate and why is it an ingredient in vitamins?

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Stearic acid is derived from coconut and other vegetable oils, stabilized with the essential mineral Magnesium. It is used as a flow agent, which basically means that it helps the raw materials bind together in tablets or capsules and facilitates the flow of the ingredients into the capsule.