The substance "Magnesium stearate" has several names: in Latin - Stearic acid or Magnesium stearate, in Russian - stearic acid, E-572. A substance that is very toxic in nature is included in 90% of medicines.
Manufacturers of drugs from all over the world for a very long time inspired consumers that the substance is neutral, does not harm the body. This is not true. Once in the body, magnesium stearate begins to kill cells almost instantly. 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. Compounding is essential for shaping tablets and helps to mix substances that do not mix well with each other (such as water and fats). E-572 helps to thicken the mixture, to make 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 soapy powder to the touch. For a long time, magnesium stearate was considered harmless, added to medications to give capsules and tablets the right shape. It is highly soluble in oils and alcohols, it does not mix with water and solutions prepared on the basis of water. The emulsifier melts at 88 ° C. It is under these characteristics of the substance that all the equipment involved in the production of tablets was configured. Today, when the harm of stearic acid has been 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 a clear answer. On the one hand, of course, harm. Combining in the stomach with hydrochloric acid, the substance turns into sulfate
Niya. He, in turn, reacting with energy drinks, alcohol and drugs, becomes 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 doctors claim that magnesium stearate has a calming effect.
If it is not mixed with
alcohol, energy, products containing acids, it does not cause much harm to the body. It is believed that if no more than 2500 mg / kg of the substance is ingested per day, then this is permissible.
Additive E-572 in Russia is recognized as a conditionally safe product.
What to do?
Different experts offer their own ways out of the situation. Public figures suggest abandoning products containing stearic acid, so that the ruined manufacturers take care of installing new equipment. Representatives of alternative medicine urge to stop taking the pills and replace them with herbal preparations. To date, neither one nor the other can be used. It remains only to carefully choose products, not to abuse pills, buy high-quality cosmetics and monitor your diet. This is the only way to take care of your own health.