- Description and health benefits
- Basic guidelines for use
- Indications
- Contraindications
- Weight loss
- Disadvantages of use
Overeating is the main reason for excess weight. Abundance of tasty food does not allow us to stop in time. As a result, we not only gain extra kilos, but also our stomach stretches and there is a constant feeling of hunger. It becomes almost impossible to feel full from a small portion of food. But there is a way to outsmart the stomach.
MCC is a simple and safe means, which will help to lose extra pounds easily and painlessly.
Description and health benefits
Microcrystalline cellulose is a side product formed during cotton processing. It contains mainly coarse fibers. By its action this substance is similar to alimentary fiber, bran, but it is much more convenient and easier to use. It is available in the market as a food additive (BAA) under the abbreviated name MCC.
How coarse fiber is useful:
- improves digestion, stimulates the work of the stomach
- cleanses the intestines, removing decay products, allergens, toxins and other unnecessary substances from the body
- does not allow the intestines to rest, helping to fight constipation
However, maximum benefit is the effective use of MCC for losing weight. Coarse fibers swell in the stomach, occupying some of its volume, reducing the amount of consumed food and promoting faster fullness. Reduction of portion size leads to a decrease in the daily caloric content by 30-50%. A person eats less food, the body is forced to use its own reserves, and the weight decreases.
Pay attention! The cleansing effect of fiber will have a positive impact not only on the weight, but also on the appearance as a whole. The result you will notice first of all on your face. It will look fresher, younger, the skin color will become more even, and breakouts will vanish.
Price and where to buy
The food additive is sold in regular and online pharmacies and is produced by several pharmaceutical companies. The price of the product depends on many factors: on the producer, place and volume of the packaging. The price of the product is available for almost everyone — the average price ranges from 100 to 200 rubles for a package of 100 tablets.
It is acceptable to use products from different producers during the course, since the composition is almost identical.
Basic guidelines for use
There is a user guide attached to each package of the product. Information on the drug may slightly differ depending on the producer. However, the principle of the action and use is the same. The food additive is taken during meals or 30 minutes before meals.
How to take MCC correctly for weight loss:
- You should start with 1-2 tablets per day, gradually increasing the quantity. By the tenth day you can consume up to 10 pcs. per day, and by the end of the month — up to 35. It is necessary to monitor your health. If you have any unpleasant symptoms from the digestive system, it is recommended to skip several doses or reduce the dosage.
- Tablets can be taken whole, crushed and added to different dishes and beverages. If MCC is taken before meals, it is more convenient to swallow it whole. In 20-30 minutes the fiber will swell.
- Drink plenty of fluid at each meal. Losing weight with MCC without water is impossible! The fiber will not be able to swell and increase in size, filling the volume of the stomach. There will be no effect from the use. It is necessary to drink no less than 2,5 liters per day.
You can lose weight with MCC faster if you completely give up dinner or make it as light as possible, for example, prefer kefir and apples together with the food additive.
Pay attention! You can also find fiber in powder form in pharmacies. This product can be used in a similar way. Maximum daily dosage of powdered fiber is 25 grams. It is also necessary to achieve it gradually, starting with 2-3 grams per day.
Indications
MCC is used only for treating obesity (excess weight) caused by physiological reasons. If the problem has a psychological basis, the food additive will not help. In this case it is better not to waste time and seek professional help right away.
Other indications:
- atherosclerosis
- ischemic disease
- diabetes
- intoxication, poisoning of the body
Fiber can be used in complex therapy for treating atherosclerosis. It helps to normalize the level of good and bad cholesterol in the blood, which has a positive effect on the condition of the vessels, contributes to the expansion of the lumen and improves blood circulation.
Contraindications
The product is completely natural and safe, if you strictly follow the dosage. In large quantities it can cause bloating, increased gas formation, discomfort and pain in the abdomen. If you do not consume enough water, there is a risk of constipation.
You cannot take the food additive in case of:
- pregnancy and lactation
- diseases of the digestive system in the acute stage
- bulimia, anorexia
- avitaminosis
Coarse fiber removes not only harmful, but also useful substances from the body. Do not take it together with vitamins, medications. There will be no harm from this, but there will be no benefit either.
For the same reason it is not recommended to take MCC on a regular basis. It is necessary to take breaks, during which you can undergo a course of vitamin therapy and restore the body’s internal reserves.
Weight loss
Many people ask: does MCC really help to lose weight? Yes, this product is really effective. However, it works only with regular and correct use.
You should not expect to lose 5 or 10 kg per week or even less, as is promised in the advertisements of many other means (for example, Turboslim Express Slimming). To see your results, you need to complete a course lasting at least 4 weeks. During this period it is quite possible to lose 5 kg.
The result of losing weight depends on many factors. One of the most important factors is the daily caloric intake. If a person eats fatty, sweet and floury food in large quantities, reducing the portion size will not significantly affect the caloric intake. In this case, there will be no weight loss, or the results will be modest.
The amount of lost weight also depends on the initial data. The larger the person’s weight, the faster and better the result will be.
Disadvantages of use
Effectiveness, safety and ease of use cannot but please. The drug quickly gained popularity, however, it cannot be taken constantly. After the course, the stomach will again require a large volume of food, as it grew accustomed to large portions (even if due to fiber).
How to avoid overeating and re-gaining weight:
- Drink 1-2 glasses of warm water before eating.
- Switch to fractional meal plan, and necessarily increase the number of meals, add healthy snacks.
- Consume more natural fiber in the form of raw vegetables (such as carrots, beets), fruits and unprocessed cereals.
The minimal break between courses of fiber is 10 days, if the drug was taken for 4 weeks. But if the drug was taken for 3 months, the break should not be less than 4 weeks. Bifid- and lactobacilli will not work
