what filler?

[fcfmuaythai]

what should I use for filler when making my own caps?

-I know there is a seperate forum for this, but it takes so long for a response there!

thanks guys!

fcf

 

[Bruce]

00 gelcaps from a health food store homey

 

[fcfmuaythai]

but what should I use for a filler to fill the caps all the way up, some have said cornstarch, also someone said calcium sterate....anyone hear of this?

 

[Bruce]

ok what are you putting in the caps.

 

[asianlover]

if i could make my own tablets i would used pixie stix as the filler so they would be tasty

 

[eamonn78]

You want a powder that is similar in consistancy and grain size to your active ingredient, so it will mix easier. I usually use creatine, but Ive used protein powder too. Think about adding a few drops of food coloring before you mix them, that way when you get an even color, you know it is mixed properly.

 

[bigtravis]

cornstarch will not draw in moisture. you want to stay away from fillres that suck in humidity.

 

[fcfmuaythai]

thanks guys, i'll let you know how it worked out!

 

[Tux]

I've used protein powder and creatine, granted both can technically absorb water, but I've not seen this have any effect over months of time. The protein/creatine stays sealed till I use it, then the caps are sealed from moisture when you close them. As long as you use something with the same consistency of the powder you're mixing them with, to get even distribution, you should come out with caps fairly close to what you intended... my 25mg caps are usually +-2, maybe 3mg max per cap. Usually plus, since I intentionally overdose my caps to make sure I don't loose any or have several underdosed caps in a day!