Every day we use a lot of different products containing various chemicals. Such particles are used as food additives, active components of drugs, cosmetics, household chemicals etc. Using such products, few people are interested in exactly what effect certain additives in their composition have. Let's talk about what magnesium stearate is, what effect it has on the body, and what properties are characteristic of such an element.

What is magnesium stearate?

Magnesium stearate is also known as magnesium salt stearic acid. Its number in the classification of food additives is E572. This element is white in color, it is practically insoluble in water, but easily interacts with oil or alcohol. In industry, magnesium stearate is an excipient that is mostly used as a stabilizer and also as a defoamer.

Today, the food additive with code E572 only conditionally belongs to this category of substances. It is actively used in pharmacology and in the production of cosmetics.

The main role of magnesium stearate is its ability to create a homogeneous mass from a rather disparate substance. Thanks to this additive, the final product will not have any lumps or foreign inclusions. Magnesium stearate looks like a powder, it feels slippery and soapy to the touch, which can be explained by its high degree of adhesion.

It is thanks to these qualities that E 572 is actively used instead of talc or starch. This substance is a fairly safe product that is obtained by breaking down oils (vegetable or animal). However, E572 is completely contraindicated for food production, because this element is quite unstable. In particular, its instability is noticeable upon contact with a variety of oxidizing agents. That is why, after E572 enters the stomach, it is transformed into magnesium sulfate, which in significant quantities can cause harm to health. It should also be taken into account that magnesium stearate is characterized by high flammability, due to which it easily ignites when located near open flame sources.

Effect of magnesium stearate on the body, properties

In most cases, magnesium stearate is used in cosmetology and pharmacology.

Magnesium stearate in medicine

This element is an active component of drugs designed to strengthen the nervous and cardiovascular systems. It has a beneficial effect on musculoskeletal system, as well as on teeth and nail plates. In addition, magnesium stearate is indispensable for the full course of digestive processes, as well as for restoring the activity of the endocrine system. This substance can normalize the functioning of internal organs and ensure complete absorption of calcium by the body.

Magnesium stearate in cosmetology

Magnesium stearate is actively used in modern cosmetology. It is added to various powders and foundation, as well as eye shadow, lipstick, various types of deodorants, gels and shampoos. Such a variety of applications is not at all surprising, since E572 is able to regulate the formation of foam, it is responsible for uniformity finished products, and also acts as a natural thickener. In addition, today manufacturers are very willing to use magnesium stearate as a filler - a relatively safe filler that can significantly increase the total volume of manufactured goods with a minimum amount financial costs.

Negative properties of magnesium stearate

Conducted scientific research showed that the daily intake of this element by adults should not be more than 2500 μg per kilogram of body weight. Exceeding the dosage is fraught with the development of acute food poisoning, in which subsequent damage occurs digestive system. Under no circumstances should you combine the consumption of medications containing magnesium stearate with taking alcoholic drinks, as well as a variety of energy drinks.

Many manufacturers claim that magnesium stearate, which is found in cosmetics, is completely incapable of harming humans. However, this opinion is completely erroneous. If an excessive amount of E572 is used in the production of a product - to obtain more volume and, accordingly, greater profits, then even the most ordinary powder can cause the development of severe dermatitis. This is why no self-respecting company will add magnesium stearate to cosmetic products intended for child care. Besides, famous brands always control the percentage of E572 in their products, but do not always advertise this information.

Thus, magnesium stearate is a fairly common additive in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. However, its excessive use by manufacturers may cause serious harm health.

Calcium stearate is used as an emulsifier in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical production. This substance is otherwise called additive E572. How safe is it chemical compound for human health? And how does it affect the body? We will consider these questions in the article.

Description

You can often see on the packaging a mention that the product contains calcium stearate. What is it? This substance is a calcium salt of stearic acid. Its chemical formula is CaC 36 H 70 O 4.

This substance is also called calcium stearate. It is obtained as a result of a chemical reaction where calcium oxide and stearic acid are used as reagents. This compound is also formed when soap interacts with hard water.

Calcium stearate is a white powdery substance. It has a soapy consistency. Additive E572 cannot dissolve in water and ethyl alcohol. It melts at a temperature of +88 degrees and has increased flammability.

Properties

Why is calcium stearate widely used in industry? This connection is used as:

1. Emulsifier. Additive E572 helps to combine substances that are difficult to mix under normal conditions. With its help you can obtain, for example, a mixture of an oil solution and water.
2. Thickener. Calcium stearate makes the mixture more viscous.
3. Shape former. Additive E572 maintains the shape, structure and consistency of the mixture.

Application

In what industries is calcium stearate used? Most often, this substance is used in the production of cosmetics: eye shadow, blush, powder, shampoo and hair conditioner. The additive increases the volume of the mixture and also prevents particles from sticking together and forming lumps.

Additive E572 is also used in production pharmaceuticals. This substance is included in some medications.

In addition, calcium stearate is used as a stabilizer and lubricant for plastics. This substance is added to varnishes and paints so that they dry faster when applied.

In some cases, calcium stearate is used as a thickener for lubricants. However, its use is limited due to its increased flammability.

Is the E572 additive used in food production? In Russia and many other countries, the use of this substance as a thickening agent for food is prohibited. However, calcium stearate is included in the E470 food additive. It is produced under the name "Fatty acids, aluminum and calcium salts." This additive is found in soups instant cooking, powdered sugar and glucose powder.

Impact on the body

Does calcium stearate harm the body? To understand this issue, you need to consider the effect of the additive. When calcium stearate enters the gastrointestinal tract, it reacts with gastric juice. Under the influence of hydrochloric acid, the substance quickly breaks down into stearic acid and calcium sulfate. IN pure form stearate is absorbed into the body in very small quantities.

Only a very large portion of the substance can cause harm. It is allowed to consume no more than 2.5 g of the supplement per 1 kg of body weight per day. If this dose is systematically exceeded, disruption of the thyroid gland may occur. If you do not abuse products with the E470 additive, then no negative consequences It won't be good for your health.

It is also important to pay attention to the compatibility of calcium stearate with other substances. This supplement may be harmful if joint reception with alcohol. Also, products containing E470 should not be washed down with energy drinks.

If you have metabolic disorders, you should completely exclude food containing E470 from your diet. If a person’s metabolism does not work properly, then calcium stearate can cause gastrointestinal diseases.

We can conclude that stearate is not harmful for healthy people if this supplement is consumed in an acceptable amount.

Lysikov Yuri Aleksandrovich, Ph.D. ― scientific consultant of NSP company

The NSP company received a letter from our partners - a text downloaded from the Internet, which is dedicated to food additives (not to be confused with dietary supplements) magnesium stearate (E-470b and E-572) and stearic acid (E-570). The article claims that magnesium stearate is an extremely “toxic” and “dangerous” substance. We present this text in full, emphasizing words and phrases that do not correspond to reality, and which we will talk about later.

In general, commenting on texts taken from the Internet is a pointless and thankless task. No life is enough to refute all the nonsense, errors and delusions that circulate there and will circulate forever - they have no number! Let's make an exception for magnesium stearate to show by its example that it is very reckless to blindly trust what you can read on the Internet, even if it looks “reliable” and “scientific”. However, let's read the text sent:

What is magnesium stearate

"Magnesium stearate (Stearic acid) can be found in many tablets and supplements. This filler is not beneficial for our body at all, in fact, it is dangerous for us. It is a derivative of magnesium, for which our body has there is no use. Supplement companies have been deliberately misleading their customers for a long time with the information that this component is completely neutral, and now they are making them believe that using this supplement is beneficial for our body. This filler is not neutral, it is significantly more dangerous for our body than was previously known.

Magnesium stearate or stearic acid is a toxin. This is a combination of hydrogenated oils that, when it enters your body, begins to kill cells almost immediately. The worst news here is that stearic acid is found in over 90% of the supplements currently on the market."

Why is Magnesium Stearate Used in Supplements and Medicines?

"Often it is used because the equipment used by the manufacturer is outdated. Companies are trying to squeeze as much profit as possible out of previously purchased equipment, so they are in no hurry to replace it with newer equipment. How is it that magnesium stearate ends up in your supplements so often? It's simple production tool, it is used to produce more pills. More specifically, stearic acid is a byproduct of hydrogenated oils that are used to lubricate equipment that accumulates the metals that saturate these very dangerous oils. ”

How Much Magnesium Stearate Is in Supplements?

"Because they are used as a lubricant at every stage of tablet production, these hydrogenated oils make up as much as 5% of the composition of a 1,000 mg capsule. This wastes valuable capsule space in your supplements, but it's how the company can make more tablets and more money. But there's more to the problem than in this, the presence of this excipient reduces the effectiveness of the tablets you take."

What else is dangerous about magnesium stearate?

"In addition to this, magnesium stearate can be loaded with pesticides found in cottonseed oil that has been hydrogenated. Additionally, the chemical structure fatty acids in stearic acid changes due to close contact with various metal catalysts at extremely high temperatures, the risk of toxicity is greatly increased. And all these countless toxic components eventually enter our body."

Now let's look at this text in more detail and carefully.

Let's start with stearic acid, which may be present in dietary supplements as a food additive (E-570). Stearic acid is one of the most common and important dietary fatty acids (C18 - contains 18 carbon atoms and is classified as saturated), which is especially abundant in animal fats (lamb fat can contain up to 30% stearic acid!). In the human body, it ranks third after oleic (C17) and palmitic (C16) fatty acids: 14% in the blood and 4.2% in fat depots. Therefore, the claim that stearic acid is “not healthy at all” and “is a toxin” is completely unfounded.

Stearic acid is one of the most refractory fatty acids: its melting point is 69.6°C. Therefore, candles are made from stearic acid. Another area of ​​application of stearic acid is its use as a food additive - E-570, along with oleic, palmitic and other fatty acids, as a stabilizer, defoamer, and glazing agent. By the way, when the housewife in the kitchen wants to get a gloss on the surface of the pies (glazing effect), they are greased with oil, which also contains stearic acid. Therefore, the food additive E-570, despite the “ominous” name for some, is a combination of absolutely natural food ingredients – fatty acids. Among the food additives you can find ascorbic acid(vitamin C – E-300), α-tocopherol (vitamin E – E-307), which are used as food antioxidants, chlorophyll (E-141), used as natural food coloring etc.

Let's move on now to " hydrogenated oils, which, when they enter your body, begin to kill cells"Firstly, hydrogenation is process converting liquid unsaturated fats into more refractory saturated fats. For example, by hydrogenation of a monounsaturated C17 oleic fatty acid, one can obtain a saturated C18 stearic acid. This produces a safe food product – margarine. Secondly, hydrogenated saturated fatty acids are not toxic and do not kill cells. Third, stearic acid cannot be a “combination of hydrogenated oils” - it is one fatty acid, and “not a combination” of different acids. Note that hydrogenated fatty acids and trans fatty acids are not the same thing.

Stearic acid is obtained not only by hydrogenation, but also by isolating it from animal fats or palm oil, where it contains up to 10%.

Now let's look at Magnesium stearate, which is the magnesium salt of stearic fatty acid. This compound consists of absolutely harmless stearic fatty acid and magnesium, which is essential and beneficial for our body. Such a compound can be formed in the body when magnesium salts interact with stearic acid. It must be emphasized that when entering the human stomach, magnesium stearate reacts hydrochloric acid with the formation of magnesium sulfate and stearic acid. When absorbed, magnesium stearate is also broken down and practically does not enter the internal environment in this form. This could put an end to the debate about the “harm” of magnesium stearate. However, it is worth continuing the conversation about the properties and significance of this compound.

Let's comment on the stupidity posted on the Internet. First, magnesium stearate does not work “as a lubricant.” In the composition of pharmaceuticals - tablets, powders, it is used as a filler, consistency stabilizer, and prevents clumping. Due to these physical properties, it does not “impair the effectiveness of the tablets”, but, on the contrary, increases it. Secondly, magnesium stearate cannot be “loaded with pesticides” in any way, and it is not obtained from “cottonseed oil”. Finally, the expression “structure of fatty acids in stearic acid” is absurd. This is approximately the same as “the structure of sodium salts in sodium chloride.”

Another question arises: “Is magnesium stearate needed as an excipient in the composition? pharmacological drugs, dietary supplements and cosmetics“To answer this, let’s consider the properties of this food additive.

MAGNESIUM STEARATE

Name: magnesium salts of fatty acids E470b

Other names: E470b, E-470b, English: E470b, E-470b, Magnesium salts of fatty acids

Group: food additive Type: stabilizers

Effect on the body: not dangerous

Approved in countries: Russia, Ukraine, EU.

Main properties: Magnesium salts of fatty acids, including stearic acid, are stabilizing substances used to maintain and improve the viscosity and consistency of food products. Used to prevent clumping and caking of powdered food products, as well as as an emulsifier and separator. Additive E470b has the structure of a light white powder and is insoluble in water. Magnesium salts are broken down into free fatty acids only when treated with acids, for example, in the acidic environment of the stomach. It is actively used as a separating agent in the process of pressing tablet forms. In the cosmetic and pharmacological fields, magnesium salts of fatty acids also play the role of a thickening agent.

IN food industry As a rule, magnesium salts of fatty acids are used to improve the flow properties of products in powder form. These are mainly food products such as flour different varieties and types, powdered sugar, baking powder, dry broths and soups, and much more.

Magnesium stearate is obtained through the reaction of magnesium chloride and sodium stearate. During the production process, acceptable impurities arise: glycerin, monoglycerides and diglycerides, unsaponifiable fats.

Acceptable rate daily consumption magnesium salts of fatty acids has not been determined. Codex Alimentarius: allowed in the standards for powdered glucose, dry broths, powdered sugar as an additive that prevents caking and clumping, in quantities up to 15 g/kg.

The inclusion of E-470b in food products should not exceed 6% of the total weight. In those dietary supplements from NSP that contain these additives, the content of magnesium stearate ranges from 0.05% to 2.5%, and stearic acid does not exceed 4.5%.

To date, no harm to human health has been identified from the food stabilizer magnesium salts of fatty acids (E470b), therefore the use of this additive is not prohibited in many countries of the world, including Russia. In the EU it is used without restrictions.

Source of information: "Encyclopedia. Food additives." L.A. Sarafanova

Name: magnesium stearate, E572

Other names: calcium stearate, E 572, E-572, Magnesium stearate, calcium stearate

Group: food additive

Type: foam stabilizer, glazing agent and defoamer

Effect on the body: relatively safe

Characteristics: Magnesium stearate E572, or magnesium salt of stearic acid, is a substance in the form of a slightly soapy white powder. It is highly soluble in alcohol and oils, but insoluble in water; magnesium stearate is produced from animal and vegetable oils.

Application: Magnesium stearate is mainly used in the cosmetics industry and pharmacology. It is used as a filler in the base of decorative cosmetics, used in powders as a binding component, and increases the volume of the product. In mineral cosmetics it prevents the formation of lumps and caking and improves its consistency. In pharmacology, E 572 is used as an excipient for the preparation of medications. Emulsifiers help to combine these types of substances and obtain a homogeneous mass during the production of food products.

Not dangerous for use in an acceptable daily dose of up to 2500 mg/kg per day. The NSP company's products use magnesium stearate and stearic acid, which are obtained from palm fruits. These ingredients are kosher certified.

NSP's production is annually inspected as a manufacturer of nutritional supplements in the form of tablets, capsules, powder and liquid dosage forms. All production facilities of Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc. meets Code of Good Manufacturing Practice for food standards.

When registered on the territory of the customs union, each company product undergoes a safety check, based on the results of which a test report is issued. It contains all the indicators, including pesticides and other substances that pose a danger to human health. For our products, these figures are tens of times lower than the permissible quantities, which once again confirms the highest quality of our products.

These additives are officially approved by regulatory documents, compliance with which is confirmed by our documents on state registration each product presented on the market of the countries of the customs union: Appendix 2 to technical regulations“Safety requirements for food additives, flavorings and technological aids"(TR TS 029/2012)

Affects the human body as a substance sedative effect. E-572 promotes the absorption of calcium, has a beneficial effect on the reproductive system, strengthens the heart and blood vessels, normalizes the functioning of internal organs, stabilizes the endocrine system, increases bone strength, and improves digestion.

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Magnesium stearate tablets. What is it for?

Stearic acid is an emulsifier, a mixture of hydrogenated oils. The compound is necessary to give the tablets their shape and helps to mix substances that do not mix well together (such as water and fats). E-572 helps thicken the mixture and make it a homogeneous mass. Stearic acid is used not only in pharmacology, but also in the food and cosmetic industries. This magnesium salt looks like a white, slightly soapy powder to the touch. For a long time Magnesium stearate was considered harmless and was added to medications to give the desired shape to capsules and tablets. Perfectly soluble in oils and alcohols, it does not mix with water and water-based solutions. The emulsifier melts at 88° C. All equipment involved in the production of tablets was configured for these characteristics of the substance. Today, when the harm of stearic acid has been proven, most manufacturers simply do not change equipment so as not to incur additional costs.

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What to do?

Various experts offer their own solutions to the situation. Public figures propose to abandon products containing stearic acid so that bankrupt manufacturers will take care of installing new equipment. Representatives alternative medicine call to stop taking pills and replace them with herbal preparations. Currently, neither one nor the other exit can be used. All that remains is to choose products more carefully, do not abuse pills, buy high-quality cosmetics and watch your diet. This is the only way to take care of your own health.

There is an opinion that the fillers included in medications and supplements, magnesium stearate (E-470b and E-572) and stearic acid (E-570), may pose a health hazard. According to data provided by various articles on the Internet, this magnesium derivative is not used at all by the human body, and companies producing supplements incorrectly inform the consumer that this component is beneficial to health.

According to these sources, this filler is much more dangerous and is a strong toxin. According to the authors, stearic acid is a combination of hydrogenated oils that can kill cells when they enter the human body. And, given that magnesium stearate is included in more than 90% of supplements, the authors urge great caution when using drugs that are offered on the dietary supplement market.

Sources suggest considering the following questions - the purpose of using magnesium stearate in medications and supplements, and its amount in these products. Let's try to understand the authors' arguments on the first question. The substance is used so often because many pharmaceutical factories use outdated equipment. In order to save money, such companies are in no hurry to replace outdated equipment with more modern equipment. How does this substance get into medicines?According to these authors, stearic acid is by-product from hydrogenated oils used to lubricate equipment. As a result of long-term use, toxic metals accumulate in these oils, and then, during production, end up in drugs. How much magnesium stearate is contained in drugs? Judging by the explanations, hydrogenated oils used as lubricants take about 5 % of capsule composition. Thus, it turns out that the space of the capsule is filled with this substance, which does not carry any medicinal properties, and this, in turn, reduces the effectiveness of the produced drug. Another dangerous property of magnesium stearate, according to these authors, is the content of a large amount of pesticides in the substance. This is explained by the fact that hydrogenated oil is a derivative of cotton, and, as is known, when growing this crop, a significant amount of chemical additives is often used to increase the yield. Another factor in the toxicity of magnesium stearate is the change chemical structure fatty acids in the substance itself from close contact of stearic acid with metal catalysts during high temperature. As a result, a large number of various toxic substances enter the human body. All these assumptions were presented to NSP specialists. The company's research fellow, Yuri Aleksandrovich Lysikov (Candidate of Medical Sciences), reviewed this text, and we present a detailed report on the facts presented. First, let's look at the food additive (E-570) - stearic acid. This acid is very important for the human body. She is the most common fatty food acid(C18-saturated acid having 18 carbon atoms) contained in large quantities in animal fats. In terms of its beneficial properties, it is in third place after the first two fatty acids - oleic (C17) and palmitic (C16). Stearic acid occupies 14% of the blood composition and 4.2% of the fat depot. Thus, the first myth about the uselessness and toxicity of stearic acid has no basis. The use of stearic acid is very common in the food industry as a food additive (E-570). It is used as a glazing agent, stabilizer and defoamer along with other fatty acids - palmitic and oleic. The effect of glazing in everyday life can be observed when baking pies by lubricating their surface with oil, which also contains stearic acid. This combination of fatty acids has natural base and is a safe food ingredient. If you carefully study the list of food additives, you can find natural antioxidants - a-tocopherol (vitamin E - E-307) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C - E-300), as well as natural food coloring - chlorophyll (E-141). The next myth is about hydrogenated oils killing body cells. First you need to understand that hydrogenation is a process in which liquid unsaturated fats are converted into saturated, refractory fats using special technologies. In this way, the usual margarine is obtained, which is completely safe for humans. The process of hydrogenation of monounsaturated oleic fatty acid produces stearic acid. saturated acid C18. This substance can also be obtained from palm oil or animal fats. It is necessary to understand that hydrogenated saturated fatty acids do not destroy cells and are not toxic. Stearic acid is not a combination of oils, but an independent unit of fatty acid. That is, trans fatty acids and hydrogenated fatty acids are completely different substances in their composition. Now let’s turn our attention to magnesium stearate. This compound is formed in the body through the interaction of stearic acid and magnesium salts. When it enters the stomach, the substance reacts with hydrochloric acid, resulting in the formation of magnesium sulfate and stearic acid. Magnesium stearate is completely decomposed, which prevents it from entering the internal environment in its pure form. As we can see, this compound does not pose any danger to the human body. Another incorrect definition of magnesium stearate as a lubricant. This is completely untrue. The substance is used as a stabilizer and filler in medicines and does not impair at all therapeutic effect. Information about the presence of pesticides has no basis in reality, since magnesium stearate is not produced from cottonseed oil. Let's look at how important magnesium stearate is for the production medicines, cosmetics and dietary supplements.

1. Magnesium stearate is a food additive (stabilizer).
2. Does not provide negative impact on the human body.
3. Has several names: E470b, English: E470b, Magnesium salts of fatty
4. Permitted in the following countries: EU, Ukraine and Russia.

Where it is used and the main properties of the substance. Stearic acid and magnesium salts of fatty acids are used as a stabilizing substance that improves the consistency of the product. It is used as a separator and emulsifier, preventing clumping of bulk products. The structure of E-470b has the form of a white powder that does not dissolve in water, and is used in the production of tablets dosage forms, as a separating agent. When taken orally, under the influence acidic environment stomach easily breaks down into fatty acids. Used as a thickener in cosmetology.

Certain daily norm There is no intake for magnesium fatty acids. For example, in dry broths, powdered sugar and powdered glucose, the presence of up to 15 g/kg of this additive is allowed. In all food products, the use of E-470b is no more than 6% by weight.

Currently, the E-470b additive is permitted in many EU countries and the world, since negative action on the human body from the use of food stabilizer magnesium salts of fatty acids on at the moment not identified. Source of information: “Encyclopedia. Food additives" L.A. Sarafanova Let's consider another food additive - magnesium stearate E-572.

1. The substance is a food additive used as a defoamer, glazing agent and foam stabilizer.
2. It has several names - calcium stearate, E-572, Magnesium stearate, calcium stearate.
3. Refers to conditionally safe additives.

Main properties and application. Magnesium salt of stearic acid - powder white, insoluble in water, but soluble in oil and alcohol. Produced from plant and animal fats. Used in cosmetology as a filler and binding component in decorative cosmetics. In the production of medicines it is used as additional remedy. In the food industry it is used to obtain a homogeneous mass of the product. The E-572 additive has a sedative effect on the human body, improves the absorption of calcium, strengthens the cardiovascular system and improves reproductive functions. A positive effect is manifested in the functioning of internal organs and the endocrine system, and the functioning of the digestive organs also improves. The permissible daily intake is up to 2500 mg/kg.

The NSP company produces stearic acid and magnesium stearate from palm fruits, the additive is kosher certified. The NSP company's production facilities undergo annual inspection and meet all appropriate standards industrial practice for food products. The content of substances undesirable for consumption in the company's products is lower acceptable standards tens of times. This suggests that the products of the NSP company are of the highest quality. All additives have official regulatory documents, with registration and permission to use the company’s drugs in the CIS countries. Author Yuri Aleksandrovich Lysikov, Ph.D. - scientific consultant of NSP company

If the lack of magnesium in the human body is small, then a feeling of fatigue and slight malaise will come. But in the future this can develop into headaches and lumbago in the lower back. This is a signal that it is necessary to compensate for the lack of this microelement.

Magnesium is very important, because even with a slight deficiency, the body will not be able to function well. But if its deficiency is serious, it can threaten a heart attack.

The benefits and harms of magnesium for the body depend on its concentration in the blood. If we have already talked about the benefits of this element, then it is worth talking about how it can harm.

Excess magnesium can crystallize and be deposited in bones and joints. These crystals can also damage blood vessels, which impairs the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

The role of magnesium in the human body, symptoms of magnesium deficiency and excess, what foods contain it

Magnifique means magnificent. The element gets its name from this French word. periodic table– magnesium. On outdoors This substance burns very effectively, with a magnificent bright flame. Hence the magnesium. However, magnesium is great not only because it burns beautifully.

The role of magnesium in the human body is extremely important to ensure the flow of various life processes. And, fortunately, this has nothing to do with combustion. What processes are these? Let's take a look.

The human body contains, on average, 20 - 30 milligrams of magnesium. 70% of this amount includes skeletal bones, the rest is contained in muscles and endocrine glands. A small amount of magnesium is present in the blood. Magnesium soothes nervous system, both central and peripheral. In general, magnesium is necessary to regulate balance in muscle and nervous tissues. Magnesium seems to provide “internal peace” to the body.

Magnesium is a cofactor and activator of some enzymes - enolase, alkaline phosphatase, carboxylases, hexokinases. The participation of magnesium in phosphorus and carbohydrate metabolism. The element has aseptic and vasodilator effect. Under the influence of magnesium compounds, intestinal motility increases, bile is better separated and cholesterol is eliminated, and neuromuscular excitability is reduced. Magnesium is involved in protein synthesis. Along with the above, the role of magnesium in the human body is to provide an alkaline effect on organs and tissues.

More than three hundred enzymatic reactions occur with the participation of magnesium. Magnesium is especially actively involved in processes that are associated with energy utilization, in particular, with the breakdown of glucose and the removal of waste waste and toxins from the body. In the processes of protein synthesis, the role of magnesium is the production of DNA. It has been confirmed that thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6) and vitamin C are fully absorbed in the presence of magnesium. Thanks to magnesium, the structure of cells during their growth becomes more stable, and the regeneration and renewal of cells of tissues and organs is more effective. Magnesium, this “magnificent” element, stabilizes bone structure and gives bones hardness.

Lack of magnesium in the body

Unfortunately, people rarely pay attention to magnesium deficiency in the body. Meanwhile, a constant lack of magnesium in the body causes large-scale functional disorders in all organs. Magnesium deficiency is indicated by muscle cramps and trembling, increased irritability, deterioration in concentration. Due to the fact that with a lack of magnesium, calcium levels decrease, bone osteoporosis occurs. Impaired functioning of the parathyroid gland and heart failure are also manifestations of magnesium deficiency. Initial symptoms a lack of magnesium is easy to notice - irritability and tremors, sudden dizziness accompanied by loss of balance, already mentioned muscle cramps, tingling sensations in the legs, hair loss, increased brittleness of nails. All these symptoms are observed in alcohol-dependent people, as well as in those who consume large amounts of black tea, coffee, and excessively salty or sweet foods. Experts are confident that heart attacks in people aged 30 to 40 years are caused by insufficient content magnesium in the heart muscle. A 50% magnesium deficiency can lead to fatal outcome.

Determining whether you are at risk of a lack of magnesium in your body with all the ensuing consequences is relatively simple. It is necessary to take a vertical position, tense your muscles or stretch with effort. Painful sensations in the ankles - the first alarm bell. It is necessary to take measures to restore magnesium balance. However, don't overdo it. For an excess of magnesium in the body is no less harmful than a deficiency.

Excess magnesium in the body

It is quite difficult to create an excess “reserve” of magnesium in tissues and organs, because magnesium is effectively filtered by the kidneys. An overdose of magnesium often occurs when taking magnesium-containing medications excessively during courses of therapy.

The most common symptoms of excess magnesium are quite difficult to determine by eye. It is very difficult to see whether a person’s reflexes are depressed and whether inhibitory processes in the central nervous system are enhanced. Osteoporosis is generally diagnosed only by x-ray, and bradycardia - by the results of cardiography. However, there are also visible manifestations. A significant excess of magnesium in the body is suspected if a person is constantly nauseous, lethargic, has severe diarrhea, and heart rhythm disturbances.

What foods contain magnesium?

The richest foods in magnesium are nuts, beans, and, in general, the seeds of all legumes. For example, half a cup of fresh beans contains about 150 milligrams of magnesium. The same volume of soybeans is more than 200 milligrams. Cooked vegetables - spinach, beet tops, kohlrabi cabbage - are also rich in magnesium. However, when vegetables are processed for a long time in large amounts of water, magnesium is washed out.

It's probably worth mentioning which foods contain magnesium in small quantities. These are all flour products containing baked goods. Vegetables contain magnesium in different quantities, and it depends on the soil and the application of fertilizers.

Large quantity magnesium is fixed in cocoa, oatmeal, wheat bran, in dried apricots, prunes, lettuce, dill, eggs.

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What are the benefits of Doppelhertz L carnitine magnesium?

Dopelherz is produced by the German company Queisser Pharma, a dietary supplement with L-carnitine and magnesium that contains a couple of main components. Both of these particles do not enhance each other’s effect in any way; accordingly, their effect on the body can be considered separately. If we take into account the dosage of L-carnitine, as well as magnesium in this drug, we can draw conclusions about its effectiveness, as well as the advisability of its consumption.

So L-carnitine performs several basic functions in our body. It is responsible for transporting fatty acids to mitochondria, thereby stimulating the breakdown of subcutaneous fats. In addition, this substance can stimulate muscle growth, which is why bodybuilders often use it. Also this element capable of increasing physical endurance, so many experts advise consuming it when playing any sport.

However, it is worth taking into account that the dosage of L-carnitine that is present in one Doppelhertz tablet is not enough for such effects to be particularly noticeable. So, you should consume one tablet of the drug per day, which contains three hundred milligrams of this substance. This volume is capable of covering our body’s daily need for L-carnitine, but it is not enough to develop the effects already mentioned above.

Among other things, this substance in a daily amount can lower the level of “bad” cholesterol in the body, it also improves mood and adds resistance to stress. L-carnitine is able to stimulate processes brain activity, optimize the blood supply to the myocardium. Its consumption helps speed up the healing processes of various wounds. It is worth noting that all these effects are rather weak.

If we talk about the benefits of magnesium, then this element performs many functions in our body. He is able to reduce performance blood pressure, and also prevents the appearance of blood clots quite well. In addition, this substance is often prescribed by doctors for the development of coronary disease heart, because its deficiency provokes a fairly rapid development of disorders heart rate.

Unfortunately, magnesium cannot increase our body's resistance to stress. However, under various complex life situations nervous tension leads to the rapid loss of this element. Respectively, chronic stress may cause its deficiency in the body.

If we talk about the benefits of magnesium in the context of sports, then during active physical activity We all sweat actively. Together with sweat, this element is also removed from our body, and accordingly, the body begins to need its adequate replenishment.

Thus, we can conclude that Doppelherz L carnitine + magnesium can actually somewhat improve your health and, in certain cases, prevent the development of various kinds ailments. However, its benefit is quite small, since the amount of L-carnitine in it is very small. If we talk about magnesium content, then this element is included in many other multivitamin preparations, and is also sold in the form individual drugs, which are much cheaper.

What are the harms of Doppelgerz L carnitine magnesium?

You can consume the drug Doppelherz L-carnitine + magnesium according to the instructions without fear, since it can extremely rarely cause harm to the body. So, a small percentage of people may be allergic to some of its components, which is a direct indication to stop consuming it. Experts also do not advise women expecting the birth of a baby and nursing mothers to take this product, since the safety of this dietary supplement in these cases has not been proven. clinical studies. For the same reason, it should not be taken by children.

Thus, the drug Doppelherz L-carnitine + magnesium can benefit the body, but the effect of its use is quite insignificant.

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Magnesium stearate: more benefit or harm?

The substance “Magnesium stearate” has several names: in Latin - Stearic acid or Magnesium stearate, in Russian - stearic acid, E-572. The substance, which is very toxic in nature, is included in 90% of medications. For a very long time, drug manufacturers from all over the world have been convincing consumers that the substance is neutral and does not cause harm to the body. This is wrong. Once in the body, magnesium stearate almost instantly begins to kill cells. Despite this, it continues to be used in medicines, especially tablets.

Magnesium stearate. Harm or benefit?

The question does not have a clear answer. On the one hand, it is certainly harmful. Combining with hydrochloric acid in the stomach, the substance turns into magnesium sulfate. It, in turn, reacts with energy drinks, alcohol and medications, becoming poison. Medicines, cosmetics and food containing E-572 cause:

• increased risk oncological diseases;
• disorders of the thyroid gland;
• necrosis at the cellular level.

On the other hand, many doctors claim that magnesium stearate has a calming effect. If it is not mixed with alcohol, energy drinks, or foods containing acids, it will not cause special harm body. It is believed that if no more than 2500 mg/kg of a substance per day enters the body per day, then this is acceptable. Additive E-572 in Russia is recognized as a conditionally safe product.

How much magnesium do we have?

IN human body contains approximately 20–30 grams of magnesium, with about half found in teeth and bones, 1% in the blood. The rest is distributed among muscles, cells and organs, including endocrine glands. Magnesium is one of the four most abundant minerals in the human body and is involved in one way or another in more than 350 biochemical interactions and processes.

Types of magnesium deficiency

Doctors also divide magnesium deficiency into primary and secondary. Primary magnesium deficiency is a congenital defect in its metabolism caused by genetic factors. Secondary deficiency of this mineral occurs under the influence of various negative factors external environment and unhealthy lifestyle. In addition, such a deficiency can be caused by hormonal changes such as pregnancy and menopause.

It is during these periods that magnesium is vital for a woman’s body. It is important for pregnant women to remember that normal development The fetus needs all micro- and macroelements. Before taking any mineral-vitamin complexes, you should definitely consult with your supervising gynecologist.

Excess magnesium in the body

However, the effect of magnesium on the body is not always positive. Excessive amounts of this mineral are observed quite rarely, since healthy person the kidneys eliminate its excess almost immediately. Therefore, poisoning with magnesium obtained from food or vitamin complexes, quite difficult. As a rule, poisoning with this mineral occurs when there is an overdose of magnesium-containing drugs administered intravenously, or when kidney function is impaired. Symptoms of excess magnesium:

1. Muscle weakness and lethargy.
2. Loss of strength and decreased performance.
3. Drowsiness, impaired speech and coordination.
4. Slow heart rate, attacks of hypotension.
5. Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
6. Renal dysfunction.
7. Dry mucous membranes and thirst.

Magnesium Rich Foods

We have figured out why the body needs magnesium, now let's look at what products can help us maintain the level of this element at the proper level.

The greatest amount of magnesium is found in following products:

• dark green vegetables such as spinach, various types of kale, chard, dandelion greens and beets;
• cereals such as brown rice, whole oats, barley and wheat;
• soybeans, beans, lentils and others legumes;
• seeds: pumpkin, sesame, flax, sunflower;
• rice, wheat, rye bran and bread with them;
• herbs, such as basil, oregano, coriander, thyme, parsley and sage;
• bananas, apricots, peaches, prunes and avocados;
• dark chocolate and cocoa;
• sea ​​fish and shellfish;
• unpasteurized and unsweetened cheeses and yoghurts.

We tried to answer the question of why the body needs magnesium, and also found out what reduces its amount and what increases it. Perhaps small changes in diet and lifestyle will help you avoid unpleasant symptoms deficiency of this vital mineral.

Meat - benefits and beneficial properties of various types of meat

Meat and meat products constitute the main part of the human diet. Only a few abstain from eating meat and eat exclusively vegetarian food. Despite the fact that people have been eating meat for several thousand years, debate about the benefits and harms of this product does not subside.

Proponents of eating meat argue that only this product can supply the human body with necessary and essential proteins. While vegetarians claim that meat is harmful, it is the source of pathogens for a wide variety of diseases.

When discussing the benefits and harms of meat, it must be said that a lot depends on the type of meat. Today, the human diet includes large meat cattle(beef, veal), small cattle (goat meat, lamb), pork and poultry meat (chicken, turkey, goose, duck, quail). And also horse meat, rabbit meat and game (game includes the meat of any wild animals: hare, wild boar, deer, bear, etc.). In some countries, they eat the meat of dogs, cats and other animals (camels, buffalos, mules, donkeys). Each type of meat has its own flavor and beneficial properties.

Benefit

Let's figure out what the benefits of seaweed are for the human body, what is the essence of this benefit. Here are just some scientifically proven facts:

• Improvement metabolic processes.
• Increasing body tone, endurance and performance. Remember the Japanese samurai - after all, seaweed was one of their main dishes.
• Strengthening hair. Japanese scientists have proven that kelp contains a substance that has a remarkable effect on hair roots, significantly strengthening them and preventing hair loss.
• Stops development cancerous tumors. Scientists have proven that this fact is provided by polysaccharides, contained in abundance in kelp - they stimulate activity immune system.
• With regular use, it promotes rejuvenation and restoration of body cells.
• Significantly prolongs life. It’s not for nothing that the Japanese are world record holders for the longest active and creative life.
• Delays the development of vascular sclerosis.
• Laminaria prevents arterial thrombosis.
• Protects the nervous system from overload, promotes contemplation and calm.
• Contains alginic acid. This substance, whose consistency resembles pectin, is capable of removing radioactive trace elements and radionuclides from the body. This makes seaweed an assistant in the fight against cancer diseases.
• Extremely useful for heart diseases and for their prevention.
• Benefits the stomach, intestines and the entire digestive system as a whole. Able to combat constipation, has a mild laxative effect.
• Significantly increases alertness and physical activity.
• The bromine content makes cabbage effective in combating stress and depression.
• Protects the genital area of ​​both men and women. A kind of aphrodisiac.
• Very useful for teenagers and children. Sea kale provides the growing body with everything useful and necessary. Great for nourishing the brain.

In general, seaweed is a perfectly balanced complex of all the most beneficial and necessary for the body human substances.

Food additive Magnesium and calcium stearates , known as E572, has a number of synonyms: Magnesium stearate, Calcium stearate, Magnesium salt of stearic acid, Octadecanoic magnesium salt, Calcium salt of stearic acid, Octadecanoic calcium salt, MgSt, CaSt.

The starting materials for obtaining these compounds can be vegetable and animal oils, because Stearic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid. Magnesium stearate can be obtained, for example, by reacting sodium stearate with magnesium sulfate, and calcium stearate - from stearic acid and calcium oxide. At room temperature they are a white or slightly yellowish powder with faint odor. Magnesium stearate is insoluble in water, moderately soluble in warm alcohols, and mixed with oil. Calcium stearate is insoluble in water, alcohols and ethers.

Magnesium and calcium stearates have the property of changing surface tension different environments, i.e. are an emulsifier and also prevent caking and clumping various products. When consumed orally, they do not have a negative effect on the human body, and are also not carcinogenic. Sometimes there is information about their harm to health, but it not confirmed by research.

Under the number E572, this additive is not included in the list of approved products for use in the food industry in Russia and Europe. But it is included in the E470 food supplement(Fatty acids, aluminum, sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium and ammonium salts). And under this code, the additive is allowed to be included in various food products in accordance with their manufacturing technology.

Another common use of magnesium and calcium stearates is in cosmetic production (powders, eye shadows, mascara, lipsticks, creams, lotions, etc.). They are also included in a variety of pharmaceutical products. In addition, calcium stearate can be used in the production of concrete, paper and plastics.

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Magnesium (calcium) stearate is a member of the group of emulsifiers. More often it is found in the form of a synthetic compound; a substance of natural origin is used quite rarely. In the industrial production of food products, in pharmaceuticals and in the field of cosmetology, it functions as a formulator, emulsifier and thickener.

Description of the substance

Magnesium (calcium) stearate, or additive E572, is a somewhat soapy powdery substance with the following chemical and physical properties:

• With aquatic environment practically does not mix and does not dissolve in it;
• soluble in oils and alcohol;
• its melting point is 88°C.

In addition, calcium stearate is inherently flammable, and therefore should be used with extreme caution and avoid contact with oxidizing agents.

Technological properties

Calcium stearate exhibits certain properties for which it has gained its popularity in various areas of the industry:

• emulsifier - promotes the combination of substances that usually do not mix, for example, oil solution and water;
• thickener – regulates the viscosity of the mass and helps preserve its structure;
• formulator - responsible for the formation and preservation of the consistency, as well as the shape of the mixture.

Application

Special technological abilities have led to the use of calcium stearate as the basis of many cosmetics. It is used as a filler in decorative cosmetics, for example, it is included in powder to increase the volume of the finished product, where it acts as a binding agent. Emulsifier E572 is found in mineral cosmetic preparations, to which it is added to prevent clumping and caking of the mixture and to improve its consistency.

Note! This additive can be found on the labels of creams, lotions, and is included in shampoos and conditioners!

The pharmaceutical industry includes magnesium stearate in some medications, where it is used as an auxiliary component.

The food industry uses the E572 additive in the production of bulk products, such as:

• powdered sugar;
• glucose powder;
• dry soups, etc.

The permissible concentration of this substance should not exceed 15 g per 1 kg of finished product.

Effect on the body

Magnesium (calcium) stearate can harm our health in the following cases:

• when taking certain medications in parallel;
• when drinking alcoholic beverages;
• in combination with energy drinks;
• if you exceed the daily norm, which is 2500 mg / 1 kg of body weight, in this case the risk of developing serious disorders in the functioning of the thyroid gland increases.

Once in gastrointestinal tract, the E572 additive begins to interact with other substances, and when it reacts with hydrochloric acid, the formation of stearic acid and magnesium sulfate occurs. During absorption, magnesium stearate is broken down and therefore penetrates into the internal environment in small quantities. For this reason, it is believed that without exceeding the daily norm and without parallel intake of the above products, magnesium (calcium) stearate is not capable of causing a negative effect on the human body.

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Magnesium salt of stearic acid in industrial production has several different names. It is called magnesium stearate and E572, as well as calcium stearate - according to the second active component. This white substance is practically insoluble in water, but easily interacts with alcohol or oil. PF industrial production of magnesium stearate is used as a stabilizer and defoamer.

Features and characteristics of magnesium stearate

Today, the food additive E572, which can only conditionally be classified as a substance in this category, is indispensable in pharmacology and cosmetology. The main task of magnesium stearate is to create a homogeneous mass from disparate substances, without lumps and foreign inclusions. This powder feels slippery and soapy to the touch, which is explained by its high degree of adhesion. Therefore, magnesium stearate is often used as a substitute for talc or starch. Magnesium stearate is considered a relatively safe product; it is obtained by splitting oils of vegetable or animal origin. However E572 is strictly prohibited in food production, since it is a very unstable substance. This is especially true when interacting with various types of oxidizing agents. Therefore, once in the stomach, E572 is converted into magnesium sulfate, which in large quantities can be harmful to health. In addition, magnesium stearate is highly flammable and easily ignites near open flame sources.

Where is E572 used?

The main areas of application of magnesium stearate are cosmetology and pharmacology. This substance is part of medications that are designed to strengthen the nervous and cardiovascular systems. It has a beneficial effect on bones and muscles, teeth and nail plates. In addition, magnesium stearate is indispensable in the processes of digestion and restoration of the functions of the endocrine system; it helps to normalize the functioning of internal organs and is responsible for the process of absorption of calcium by the body.

This additive is simply irreplaceable in modern cosmetology, as it is part of powder and foundation, eye shadow and lipstick, various types deodorants, shampoos and gels. This is not surprising, since E572 regulates the formation of foam, is responsible for the uniformity of the final product, and also acts as a natural thickener. In addition, today manufacturers are very willing to use magnesium stearate as a fipper - a relatively safe filler that allows them to increase production volumes several times at a minimum of financial costs.

Why is magnesium stearate harmful?

Scientific research shows that the daily dose of this substance consumed by an adult should not exceed 2500 micrograms per 1 kg of body weight. Otherwise, the substance may cause acute food poisoning with subsequent damage to the digestive system. It is also strictly forbidden to combine the use of drugs that contain E572 with alcohol and any types of energy drinks.

It is believed that magnesium stearate in cosmetics is completely harmless, but this opinion is erroneous. If manufacturers abuse this filler in order to gain additional profit, then even ordinary compact powder can cause severe dermatitis. For this reason self-respecting companies never add E572 to children's cosmetics. In general, when monitoring the quality of all kinds of cosmetics, well-known brands pay attention to the percentage of E572 in their products, although they do not advertise such information. Therefore, cheap shadows and lipsticks made in Asia of dubious quality, which often use magnesium stearate, can cause significant harm to health and appearance.

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Calcium stearate (food additive E470, calcium stearate)– chemical compound, salt of calcium and stearic acid

Physico-chemical properties.

Formula Ca(C 17 H 35 COO) 2, colorless (white) substance. Density 1035 kg/m3. Does not dissolve in water. Dissolves in benzene, toluene, ethanol and other organic solvents. Non-toxic. Melting point is within 130-150 °C. Shows synergism with lead stabilizers. It is a heat stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride. Approved for stabilization of PVC packaging films.

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Application.

Calcium stearate is used as a plasticizer, stabilizer, and surfactant. This salt is used as an effective stabilizer in the production of PVC polystyrene, polyolefins, and polyamide. Used in the production of construction and finishing materials based on cement mixtures and limestone, cable and pipe thermoplastics. It is an anti-agglomerating additive for synthetic rubbers. It is used as an additional drier in the production of paints and varnishes. Calcium stearate is used as a stabilizer for plastics. It is also used as a plasticizer in the plastics industry as well as in cosmetics. Acts as a catalyst in chemical synthesis. Used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry for tableting medicinal substances and vitamins as a gelling agent. Due to the fact that calcium stearate is a non-toxic substance, it is used in the manufacture of products intended for contact with food products. It is widely used in the textile and construction industries as an effective hydrophobic additive. Also, the scope of application of calcium stearate includes the following areas: the perfume industry, as an emulsifier for cosmetic preparations, the production of foundry molding sands - as a lubricant, the production of pencils - as a plasticizer; in the food industry, calcium stearate is most often used for the production of confectionery, dietary supplements, etc. Calcium stearate is the main component in some types of defoamers.

Calcium stearate is produced by heating a mixture of stearic acid, fatty acids and calcium oxide: 2 C 17 H 35 COOH + CaO> (C 17 H 35 COO) 2 Ca + H 2 O