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Magnesium Stearate: Does Your Supplement Contain This Potentially Hazardous Ingredient?

Magnesium Stearate: Does Your Supplement Contain This Potentially Hazardous Ingredient?

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  • Many supplement makers add “flow agents” and other fillers to their supplements. One potentially hazardous additive commonly used is magnesium stearate.

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