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Summary Magnesium stearate is an additive for specific foods and cosmetics and an inactive ingredient in many pharmaceuticals and supplements.
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Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
But for those who are more sensitive, anything of mammalian origin is off the table: dairy, wool, gelatin, lanolin, and even more obscure products such as magnesium stearate, a fat derivative often found in pills and drug capsules.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
Culturelle Daily Probiotic,Digestive Health Capsules The Culturelle probiotic is made up of Lactobacillus GG, Inulin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sucrose maltodextrin, sodium ascorbate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
Some common medication ingredients made from mammals include gelatin, magnesium stearate, and lactose.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
Few people react to pills, but medicines or vaccines that contain gelatin, glycerin, magnesium stearate or bovine extract can cause trouble for highly sensitive individuals.
—Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2023
The formula also includes hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, phosphatidylcholine 75%, phytosterols, silica, FD&C Blue #2, and FD&C Red #40 to ensure optimal performance. 4.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
Some common topical skin treatment agents can be particularly irritating for people with eczema, from fragrance oils to alcohol stearate.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2022
Gorilla Mode also includes other ingredients like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Bioperine, and magnesium stearate.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
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Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2025
But for those who are more sensitive, anything of mammalian origin is off the table: dairy, wool, gelatin, lanolin, and even more obscure products such as magnesium stearate, a fat derivative often found in pills and drug capsules.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
Culturelle Daily Probiotic,Digestive Health Capsules The Culturelle probiotic is made up of Lactobacillus GG, Inulin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sucrose maltodextrin, sodium ascorbate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Jan. 2024
Some common medication ingredients made from mammals include gelatin, magnesium stearate, and lactose.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
Few people react to pills, but medicines or vaccines that contain gelatin, glycerin, magnesium stearate or bovine extract can cause trouble for highly sensitive individuals.
—Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon, oregonlive, 21 Aug. 2023
The formula also includes hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, phosphatidylcholine 75%, phytosterols, silica, FD&C Blue #2, and FD&C Red #40 to ensure optimal performance. 4.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
Some common topical skin treatment agents can be particularly irritating for people with eczema, from fragrance oils to alcohol stearate.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 July 2022
Gorilla Mode also includes other ingredients like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Bioperine, and magnesium stearate.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
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“Stearate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stearate. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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stearate
noun
stea·rate
ˈstē-ə-ˌrāt 
ˈsti(ə)r-ˌāt
ˈsti(ə)r-ˌāt
: a salt or ester of stearic acid
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