They add absolutely no value to the supplement content. Their only purpose is to make the manufacturing process easier because they keep ingredients from sticking to the machinery. These lubricants are saturated fats . They tend to engulf the active ingredients which interferes with their absorption . It is like throwing a good portion of your supplements into the toilet.
All tablets contain binders and glues to keep their shape.
Again, these additives often cause allergic reactions , and many are detrimental to your health . We have concluded that Thorne has some of the cleanest and purest products on the market. This remarkable company does NOT utilize any of the above additives, flowing agents, or fillers. All products come either in liquid, powder or capsule form . This eliminates the need for binders and glues.