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what are excipients?

April 26, 2017excipients

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what are excipients?

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Also referred to as fillers by the Food Chemical Codex, excipients are inactive ingredients used in some products. These are nutrient compounds which are utilized for their physical properties to aid in the supplement production process. They are derived from edible sources and are generally free of common allergens. Read a product’s ingredients to determine which, if any, natural additives are included. The following are common excipients: • Cellulose Powder is derived from fibrous plant material, is insoluble in water and is used as a filler. In addition to being used as a filler, cellulose powder is sold as an individual supplement as a pure insoluble fiber, and is extremely well tolerated. • Silicon Dioxide, or silica is one of the most common chemical compounds. Silica plays an important role in biological processes. Most rocks and minerals are made of silicon dioxide and other minerals. Silica is insoluble in water and used for its drying properties. • Stearic Acid is an 18 carbo