You’ve done your research. You know you’re looking for a high-potency Nattokinase supplement to support your cardiovascular health. But when you start comparing bottles, you turn them over to the "Other Ingredients" panel and see a list: magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, stearic acid...
This can be confusing. What are these ingredients, and do they matter?
For the savvy, health-conscious consumer, the answer is a resounding yes.
What Are Fillers and Flow Agents (Like Magnesium Stearate)?
In supplement manufacturing, ingredients like magnesium stearate are known as "flow agents" or "fillers." Their main job is to make the manufacturing process easier. They prevent powders from clumping and stop the supplement from sticking to the high-speed machinery.
They are not active ingredients. They are not there to improve your health. They are there to speed up production.
Why Do Clean-Label Consumers Avoid Stearates?
While these agents are generally considered "safe" in small doses, a growing number of people avoid them for a few key reasons:
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Purity Principle: Many people follow a simple rule: they don't want to consume anything that isn't the active ingredient they're paying for. They are paying for Nattokinase, not a manufacturing lubricant.
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Potential for Inhibition: Some (though debated) research has pointed to the possibility that these waxy additives could coat the nutrients, potentially slowing down or inhibiting their absorption in the digestive tract.
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The "Clean Formula" Standard: Choosing a "stearate-free" product is the best way to ensure you are getting an "ultra-pure" formula, free from unnecessary additives.
A company that goes through the extra expense and effort to create a product without these additives is signaling a strong commitment to quality and purity.
Purity Is the Partner to Potency
You can have a high-potency 4000 FU nattokinase, but if it’s packed with fillers, you aren't getting the clean formula you deserve. The best supplement provides both—high potency and high purity.
Featured Product: Eve's Cycle Nattokinase 4000 FU
This commitment to purity is why we formulated our Eve's Cycle Nattokinase Supplement to be a "clean label" leader.
Our formula is built on an "ultra-pure" promise:
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ZERO Stearates: You will not find magnesium stearate or any other stearic acid fillers in our product.
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ZERO Artificial Additives: No artificial colors, flavors, or binders.
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Just the Good Stuff: You get the potent, 4000 FU premium Japanese enzyme, organic, non-GMO, and in a simple, clean vegan capsule.
When you're supporting something as vital as your cardiovascular health, you deserve the most potent and the most pure supplement. Don't compromise.
