Magnesium stearate: more good or harm?

The substance "Magnesium stearate" has several names: in Latin - Stearic acid or Magnesium stearate, in Russian - stearic acid, E-572. Very toxic by nature, the substance is included in 90% of medicines. Manufacturers of medicines from all over the world have long inspired consumers that the substance is neutral, does not harm the body. This is not true. Once in the body, magnesium stearate almost immediately begins to kill cells. Despite this, it continues to be used in medicines, especially in tablets.

Magnesium stearate in tablets. What is it for?

Stearic acid is an emulsifier, a mixture of hydrogenated oils. The compound is necessary for shaping the tablets and helps to mix substances that do not mix well with each other (for example, water and fats). E-572 helps thicken the mixture, making it a homogeneous mass. Stearic acid is used not only in pharmacology, but also in the food and cosmetic industries. This magnesium salt looks like a white, slightly soap-touching powder. For a long time magnesium stearate was considered harmless, added to medicines to give the desired form capsules and tablets. Perfectly dissolving in oils and alcohols, it does not mix with water and solutions made on the basis of water. Melted emulsifier at 88 ° C. It is under these characteristics of the substance was set up all the equipment involved in the production of tablets. Today, when the damage of stearic acid is proven, most manufacturers simply do not change equipment so as not to incur additional costs.

Magnesium stearate. Harm or benefit?

The question does not have an unambiguous answer. On the one hand, of course, harm. Connecting in the stomach with hydrochloric acid, the substance is converted into magnesium sulfate Tion. He, in turn, reacts with drinks-energy, alcohol and drugs, becomes a poison. Preparations, cosmetics and food containing E-572 cause:

• Increased risk of cancer;
• Disorders in the thyroid gland;
• Necrosis at the cellular level.

On the other hand, many physicians claim that magnesium stearate has a calming effect. If it is not mixed with alcohol, energy, acid-containing products, it does not cause any particular harm to the body. It is believed that if the body receives no more than 2500 mg / kg of substance per day per day, then this is permissible. Additive E-572 in Russia is recognized as a conditionally safe product.

What to do?

Different specialists offer their ways out of the situation. Public figures propose to abandon the products containing stearic acid, so that the ruined producers take care of installing new equipment. Representatives of alternative medicine call to refuse taking pills and replace them with herbal preparations. To date, neither one nor the other output can not be used. It remains only to carefully choose products, do not abuse tablets, buy quality cosmetics and monitor their nutrition. Only in this way can you take care of your own health.