Nearly all supplements contain stearates, manufacturing
agents used as lubricants to speed up production.
Most capsules and tablets are made by "jobbers"
in mass production plants, which churn out a multitude
of formulas for various companies. Magnesium stearate
and stearic acid are lubricants added to raw materials
in supplements so that production machinery will
run at maximum speeds. This ensures that production
schedules will meet profit targets.
Tablets also contain potentially allergenic binders,
fillers and often coloring agents. They are coated
with shellac (listed in the ingredients as "natural
glaze") or vegetable coating (derived from
corn, to which many people are sensitive). Potentially
allergenic fillers are used to top off capsules.
These additives have a number of effects, including
decreased absorption. In a study published in Pharmaceutical
Technology, the percent dissolution for
capsules after 20 minutes in solution went from
90% without stearates to 25% with stearates.
These substances clearly effect the dissolution
and rapid absorption of nutrients. Another problem
is allergenic reaction, for even small amounts of
additives may cause reactions in sensitive individuals.
Fillers may contain hidden lactose or other allergenic
ingredients. This is a major reason why so many
people have adverse reactions to supplements, or
fail to receive the significant benefits pure supplements
will offer. For these reasons, we recommend that
when possible, people use additive-free supplements.
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