supplements with magnesium stearate?

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Speaking of milk thistle, does anyone know anything about magnesium stearate?

It is some sort of filler that is found in many supplements such as milk

thistle. I haven't been able to find milk thistle without it.

Premier Research Labs is a supplement manufacturer that does not put magnesium

stearate in any of its products. They claim that magnesium is a " toxic

excipient " .

Does anyone know anything about magnesium steareate, or more specifically

whether it is a problem or not?

Thanks.

> >

> > > From: Rose Conforti <roseconforti@...>

> > > Subject: Re: Should I have surgery?

> > > gallstones

> > > Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 5:04 PM

> > > Hi All, Hi Chantal,

> > >

> > > I had a gall bladder attack and was rushed to hospital

> > > about six months ago. I also was told I had a thickening of

> > > the gall bladder wall and stones. There are two types of

> > > stones (from what I understand) one is composed of bile

> > > salts. This is the type I have. I discovered that after

> > > doing a flush.

> > >

> > > I am in the process of beginning another flush. One needs

> > > to do many flushes in conjunction with a diet and lifestyle

> > > change and taking appropriate supplements before making a

> > > decision. That is my approach. so far, I have not had

> > > another attack and am slowly trying to recover before making

> > > any decisions.

> > >

> > > These decisions are personal and we do the best we can. I

> > > also know people who have removed their gallbladder and are

> > > happy with their decision. Ultimately it is your decision

> > > and trying other means other than surgery is worthwhile in

> > > my opinion. There is a lot of information available in the

> > > archives and as Dave said, we are a supportive and caring

> > > group.

> > >

> > > All the best,

> > >

> > > Rose

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > ________________________________

> > > From: Dave Shelden <wholehealthawareness@...>

> > > gallstones

> > > Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:51:49 AM

> > > Subject: Re: Should I have surgery?

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Chantal,

> > >

> > > Yes, natural attempts (not just flushes) work all the time.

> > > Probably most of the time. We all know Munawar and I

> > > believe most support him in his decision. Bless him. Every

> > > case is different and in his, he attempted much and reached

> > > a point where he decided that removal was the best route,

> > > which he does not regret, and is obviously much more

> > > comfortable. However there are also scores of people that

> > > have never gotten to that point because they reached a point

> > > of comfort well before removal through less invasive means.

> > > It is not possible to determine in your case what the future

> > > holds, just a question that hangs in the present; Should

> > > you try other natural approaches first? One thing that is

> > > not up for debate is the other positive changes that these

> > > attempts create. I would hope that Munawar would second

> > > this after his experience. It is not only not uncommon for

> > > vegetarians to develop gallstones but is quite common. this

> > > is no reflection on the

> > > vegetarian diet just an observation. Let me save either

> > > you or your insurance company the cost of the consultation:

> > > The surgeon will recommend srgery... Of course the attorney

> > > may recommend legal action and the landscaper may recommend

> > > you have your grass cut... Many of the questions you have

> > > about specifics can be found in the archives of this group

> > > and in terms of support, you cannot find a better bunch of

> > > more caring people.

> > >

> > > Always, in all ways,

> > >

> > > -Dave

> > > Re: Should I have surgery?

> > >

> > > Removing GB is entirely your own decision but let me shre

> > > my experience wit

> > > you. I found out around 7 months ago that i have stones, i

> > > went through a

> > > lot of terrible attacks and probabaly went to ER more than

> > > 20 times in 7

> > > months. I was never ready to remove my GB b.coz of so many

> > > stories on the

> > > net etc. but finally i had to remove it because nothing

> > > worked. I spent

> > > thousands on naturopaths, homeopaths, and did every thing

> > > that is suggested

> > > online and by naturopaths. Took all kind of herbs etc and

> > > it made no

> > > difference at all. I removed my GB on April 13th, and i

> > > have no pain, no

> > > diareaha, no nause, no nothing, every thing is going very

> > > smooth. Doctors

> > > are saying that one can live a very normal life wiuthout

> > > thi organ. I bet

> > > no matter what you do, one day it has to go because all

> > > other treatments are

> > > temporary.

> > >

> > > Think wisely and do whatever suits you best. all the best.

> > >

> > > On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 6:46 PM, cgilmore1970

> > > <cgilmore1970<mailto:cgilmore197 0%40.

> > > com>>wrote:

> > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > I just joined the group in hopes of educating myself.

> > > I realize most of you

> > > > have likely done a lot of research and nothing beats

> > > personal experience? I

> > > > have had 3 nights over the past month where I have

> > > woken up in terrible

> > > > pain. The first two times I couldn't really

> > > specify where it was because it

> > > > was widespread in abdomen/chest. The 3rd time it was

> > > more focused under my

> > > > right breast bone. When I went to the doctor she told

> > > me it was likely my

> > > > gallbladder. A few years back I had other tests done

> > > and they discovered my

> > > > gallbladder had several stones in it. Since I

> > > wasn't having any symptoms

> > > > there was no reason to have it removed. Now I feel

> > > like it has likley been a

> > > > ticking time bomb. I have no pain my my back and no

> > > nausea. I had an

> > > > ultrasound and the results showed stones which is no

> > > surprise and it also

> > > > showed a thickening of the gallbladder. Originally my

> > > doctor was going to

> > > > send me for a HIDA scan if stones were present but she

> > > said the thickening

> > > > indicates it isn't functioning well so no need to

> > > do the HIDA afterall.

> > > > She wants me to go and have it removed. I am meeting

> > > with a surgeon next

> > > > week for a consult. I am reluctant to have it removed

> > > so soon. Am I fooling

> > > > myself into thicking I don't need surgery at this

> > > point? Do the cleanses

> > > > really work when you have a ton of stones? Any advice

> > > or info you could give

> > > > me would be appreciated. I am going to be 40.

> > > Ironically I eat a vegetarian

> > > > diet so I am not a likely candidate. I am about 10lbs

> > > overweight.

> > > > Help!

> > > > Thank you in advance for your time.

> > > > Chantal

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > >