Magnesium stearate (MgSt) is a salt made of stearic acid and magnesium. It is a common food additive and inactive ingredient (excipient) in medications and dietary supplements, such as capsules, ...
Magnesium has been referred to as "the forgotten electrolyte". Like sodium, potassium, and calcium, magnesium becomes a positively charged ion (cation) in the body, where it is responsible for ...