Generally very safe. Negligible systemic effect. Stearic acid contributes minimally to saturated fat intake.
Calcium soap of stearic acid used as lubricant, anti-caking, and tabletting aid. Metabolised to calcium and stearic acid. Very safe at excipient quantities. Used as tablet lubricant.
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
| Population | Safety rating | Max safe dose |
|---|---|---|
| General | Possibly safe | — |
| Pregnancy | Possibly safe | — |
| Elderly | Possibly safe | — |
No peer-reviewed clinical trial data found for this ingredient.
Data by supplement.ge — Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG)