“Glycerol Monostearate?”Here!GMS
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A compound made by combining glycerin with stearic acid, used mainly as an emulsifier and texturizing agent in food and supplement manufacturing.
Why it’s used
Added to help mix water- and fat-based ingredients together and give tablets or gel capsules a smoother, more uniform texture; it is occasionally marketed in sports products under claims of supporting blood flow or a 'pump' during exercise.
What the evidence says
As a manufacturing aid it is not taken for a physiological effect and none is claimed by regulators. The separate marketing claim tying it to exercise blood flow is not backed by meaningful human trial evidence.
Where we looked
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- PubMed: 48 records · searched September 2026
"Glycerol Monostearate"[Title/Abstract] AND (review[pt] OR "safety assessment"[Title/Abstract] OR "risk assessment"[Title/Abstract] OR toxicology[Title/Abstract] OR toxicity[Title/Abstract] OR characterization[Title/Abstract] OR characterisation[Title/Abstract]) - PubMed: 0 records · searched September 2026
"Glycerol Monostearate"[Title/Abstract] AND ("dietary supplements"[MeSH] OR supplementation[Title/Abstract] OR supplement[Title/Abstract] OR supplements[Title/Abstract] OR "oral administration"[Title/Abstract]) AND (randomized controlled trial[pt] OR clinical trial[pt] OR meta-analysis[pt] OR systematic review[pt]) AND humans[MeSH] - PubMed: 251 records · searched September 2026
"Glycerol Monostearate"[Title/Abstract]
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Context
No standard research dosing exists because it functions as a formulation ingredient rather than an active one in most products.
Rumors
Glycerol monostearate helps the body retain water and improves hydration during exercise.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Re‐evaluation of mono‐ and di‐glycerides of fatty acids (E 471) as food additives (Regulatory) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- BulkSupplements.com — a brand: sells nutritional supplement ingredients
How we know who this is
- “Located in Henderson, Nevada, BulkSupplements.com supplies over 500 pure nutritional supplement ingredients to hundreds of thousands of consumers and manufacturers.” (their page)
Glycerol monostearate builds muscle.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- community.bulksupplements.com — the site doesn’t say who runs it
Glycerol monostearate reduces inflammation in the body.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- community.bulksupplements.com — the site doesn’t say who runs it
Glycerol monostearate boosts the immune system.
We haven’t found evidence strong enough to support this or rule it out.
What was measured is not yet noted.
Who’s saying this
- community.bulksupplements.com — the site doesn’t say who runs it
Glycerol monostearate improves endurance and workout performance (gives a 'pump').
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Re‐evaluation of mono‐ and di‐glycerides of fatty acids (E 471) as food additives (Regulatory) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- BulkSupplements.com — a brand: sells nutritional supplement ingredients
How we know who this is
- “Located in Henderson, Nevada, BulkSupplements.com supplies over 500 pure nutritional supplement ingredients to hundreds of thousands of consumers and manufacturers.” (their page)