Some cheaper forms of Magnesium Stearate are made from animal fats, cottonseed oil or genetically modified oils, we would never consider using any of these routes as they fall below our standards. Our Magnesium Stearate is sourced from solvent-free, pesticide-free, non-GMO and sustainable palm oil, and the company that we source it from are one of the founding members of the (RSPO) Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. The amount of Magnesium Stearate in this blend is incredibly small–just 6.75mg per capsule–which is about one-one thousandth of a teaspoon! If you have any further questions, or would like to see copies of the notifications certifying the ingredients are minimally processed and safe please email info@thenueco.com.