Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Key Takeaways Magnesium stearate is a common additive in medicines and supplements because it helps make tablets without breaking.It can cause coughing if ...

Some of you watch your gluten intake, others avoid artificial colors and sweeteners. Some of you read supplement labels and others don’t. Today, I want to teach you about magnesium stearate. Magnesium ...

Most people get the vitamins and nutrients they need from a healthy, balanced diet. However, a deficiency can occur if you’re lacking a specific vitamin or mineral. This is often the case with ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I saw a post somewhere saying we should throw away all vitamins or supplements with magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide or microcrystalline cellulose. This means I would need to ...

Why is magnesium important? The essential mineral plays a role in hundreds of functions throughout the body, including protein synthesis, blood glucose control, muscle and nerve function and blood ...

We looked into what the mineral can — and can’t — do for sleep, mental health and more. By Alice Callahan Magnesium supplements are said to help with a long list of ailments: sleep problems, migraine ...

Magnesium supplements are available in many forms, including pills and powder. The benefits of one supplement form vs. another depend on your individual needs and preferences. Magnesium is necessary ...

Everyday Health independently vets all recommended products. If you purchase a featured product, we may be compensated. Learn why you can trust us. The mineral is important for sleep, brain health, ...