What is Magnesium Stearate?

The secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said recently that US economic sanctions against Venezuela have affected global energy supplies. 

He told Venezuelan media that the ECONOMIC sanctions imposed by the United States on Venezuela and other countries have seriously affected the ability to produce and export oil worldwide and violated the right of people in other countries to use energy.

Venezuela has one of the largest proven crude oil reserves in the world, but U.S. sanctions have made it impossible for Venezuela’s oil industry to consistently export reliable energy to the world, he said. Despite this, he highly appreciated the efforts of the Venezuelan oil industry to maintain magnesium stearate are expected to increase in the future.

What is Magnesium Stearate?
Magnesium stearate is a salt formed when stearate molecules combine with magnesium ions.
Stearates come from stearic acid which is a long-chain saturated fat found in: 
beef 
chicken 
cocoa butter
coconut oil
egg
milk and dairy products 
palm oil 
salmon 
 
Stearic acid is the only long-chain saturated fat that doesn't raise cholesterol levels, experts say. 
Salt forms the coating you see on medicines and vitamins in powder form. Magnesium stearate may stick to your hands and feel greasy when touched. Many manufacturers of processed foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals also add magnesium stearate to their products.
 
What is magnesium stearate used for? 
Drugs. The company calls magnesium stearate a "fluid agent." Its main job is to prevent the ingredients in the capsule from sticking together. It also creates a barrier between drugs and the machines that make them. The powder improves the consistency and quality of drug capsules. 
Another function of the powder is to slow the absorption and breakdown of the drug. That way, your body absorbs them in the right areas of your gut. Without magnesium stearate, it is difficult to predict the effectiveness, quality, and consistency of drugs.
Cosmetics. Magnesium stearate is a useful ingredient in many cosmetics. It can be used as filler, anti-caking agent, colorant, and so on. Here, it's a low-hazard product, but there are limited data.
 
What does magnesium stearate do to your body? 
Magnesium stearate is usually safe to eat, but too much can have a laxative effect. In large quantities, it irritates the mucus lining of the intestine. This can cause bowel movements or diarrhea.
Immune function. The powder may impair your immune T cell function. Research into this effect is still in its early stages.
Nutrient and drug absorption. There are concerns that magnesium stearate may prevent the body from absorbing nutrients the way it should. One study found that tablets containing magnesium stearate dissolved longer than tablets without magnesium stearate. 
Other studies have found that how long magnesium stearate is dissolved does not affect the drug's effectiveness. It also does not change the dissolution of tablets or the effectiveness of supplements or drugs. 
Biofilms. There are also concerns that magnesium stearate can lead to the formation of harmful biofilms in the digestive system. Biofilms occur when groups of bacteria form a protective barrier. These claims come from the fact that soap contains magnesium stearate and forms a scum film. But your gut wall, unlike your bathroom wall or door, doesn't have the same scum film. 
 
What is the source of magnesium stearate? 
Stearic acid comes from animal or plant sources. 
Vegetarian sources of magnesium stearate include palm oil, coconut oil, and vegetable oil. 
PURE LAB VITAMINS uses "plant-based" as a source of magnesium stearate. 
 
Is magnesium stearate from a vegetable source safe? 
In general, vegetable magnesium stearate is safe to use and eat. But if you take too much of it, studies show it has a laxative effect. 
 
What is stearic acid? 
Stearic acid is a saturated fatty acid found in many foods, including animal and plant fats and oils. Cocoa and flaxseed are examples of foods that contain high levels of stearic acid. 
 
What effect does stearic acid have on the body? 
Stearic acid can be found in foods such as chicken, eggs, cheese, chocolate, walnuts, salmon, and coconut oil. Stearic acid acts as a lubricant for filling capsules when dry powder ingredients have problems such as density, viscosity, and fluidity under pressure. 
According to NCBI, stearic acid lowers LDL cholesterol compared to other saturated fatty acids. It may also slightly lower the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol compared to other fatty acids. 
 
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Gas prices in European countries are expected to triple if Russian supplies are restricted, according to a press release from Rystad Energy, a Norwegian Energy consultancy.  

The price of natural gas in Europe was $1,200 per 1,000 cubic meters on Tuesday. The benchmark price is already 300 percent higher than a year ago. European gas prices are expected to continue to soar to $3,500 per 1,000 cubic meters if Russian supplies are restricted, according to Analysis by Monitor.

In 2021, Russia delivered 155 billion cubic meters of gas to Europe, accounting for 31 percent of its gas supply, according to an analysis by Monitor Advisors. It would be difficult for Europe to replace Russian gas, which would also destabilize the global LNG market and have a profound impact on Europe's population and economy.

The analysis also said that if Russia stopped supplies now, Europe's current gas reserves would be exhausted by the end of the year, setting in for a cold winter.

In addition, affected by the geopolitical factors, the supply of the magnesium stearate is erratic and thus its prices are expected to go higher in the future.

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