The Facts on Magnesium Stearate

div class="googleright">review to set the record straight and point out the
A few companies and some alternative healthflagrant misrepresentation behind such assertions.
“professionals” have whipped upMagnesium stearate is a magnesium salt containing
pointless concern over the inert flowing agent used instearic acid. Stearic acid is an 18 carbon long
dietary supplements known as magnesium stearate.saturated fat, common in our food supply. It is readily
In each case the motivation appears to be one ofmetabolized to oleic acid (the monounsaturated fat
promoting their own products - typically productsfound in olive oil). Stearic acid is unique among all
lacking in actual quality of ingredients for the pricesaturated fatty acids because it does not raise LDL
being charged. As a leading expert on the subject ofcholesterol levels.
dietary supplement quality I have written this brief