SAFE
Calcium stearate
Calcium salt of stearic acid
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
1
PubChem CID
About
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.
How it works (mechanism of action)
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.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Generally very safe. Negligible systemic effect. Stearic acid contributes minimally to saturated fat intake.
🏷️ Other Names
Calcium salt of stearic acid