MedicalExcipients in Medicines and Supplements What They Do — and Why Medlife Chooses to Avoid Them
When reading a supplement or medicine label, most people focus on the active ingredients. These are the compounds associated with the intended benefit.
But nearly every capsule, tablet, or powdered product also contains excipients — substances traditionally described as “inactive.”
While excipients serve important manufacturing functions, they are not always irrelevant from a consumer health perspective.What Are Excipients?
Excipients are ingredients added to formulations to:
• Improve powder flow• Prevent clumping• Aid capsule filling• Stabilise sensitive compounds• Extend shelf life• Enhance appearance
They are widely …
