Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
Our vegetable capsules are composed of this material. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is an inert substance; ours is produced through manipulation of pine tree cellulose. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is widely used from disparate items such as a component in eye drops to a food grade substrate.
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Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
A common ingredient in baby powders, magnesium stearate is used as a flow agent in our capsule products. As well, magnesium Stearate is also used as an enveloping agent in our tablet products.
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Microcrystalline cellulose
This is used in some capsule products as a filling agent. Microcrystalline cellulose is also used in some tablets as a binder and excipient, the substance is derived from wood chip pulp.
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Silicon dioxide: Only when needed
Silicon dioxide is used as a flow agent for the proper use of encapsulation machines. Though typically not required, some formulations require the use of silicon dioxide so as to be able to encapsulate. This is a silica material and is inert (much like sand).
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Dicalcium Phosphate
is used as an anti-caking agent, it is composed of approximately 30% calcium. Dicalcium phosphate is used in tacky products like phosphatidle serine.
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Organic alcohol
Our liquid extracts use a food grade organic alcohol.
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Glycerin
Glycerin is a humectant and is hygroscopic. That is it retains moisture and softenign effect on your skin. It also has a somewhat sweet taste. It is used in many liquid extract as a diluant and to add a sweet taste. As well ti can be found in lotions.
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