- Description and benefits
- Basic rules of application
- Indications
- Contraindications
- How much weight you can lose
- Drawbacks of use
In most cases, being overweight is caused by overeating. The abundance of tasty food does not allow us to stop on time. As a result, not only extra pounds appear, but the stomach also increases in volume, and a constant feeling of hunger arises. It becomes almost impossible to feel full with small portions. But there is a way to trick the stomach.
MCC is a safe and simple remedy. It will help to get rid of those extra pounds easily and painlessly.
Description and benefits
Microcrystalline cellulose is a by-product obtained during cotton processing. It mainly consists of coarse fibers. In terms of its action, the substance is similar to plant fiber, bran, but it is much more convenient and easier to use. It is sold as a dietary supplement (BAA) with the abbreviated name MCC.
How are coarse cellulose fibers useful:
- improve digestion, make the stomach work;
- cleanse the intestines, remove decay products, allergens, toxins and other unnecessary substances from the body;
- prevent stagnation in the intestines, help fight constipation.
But the biggest plus is the effective use of MCC for weight loss. Coarse fibers, under the influence of water, swell in the stomach, fill part of the volume, reduce the amount of food eaten and promote faster satiety. Reducing the portion size reduces the daily calorie content of the diet by 30-50%. A person starts to eat less, the body has to use its own reserves, the weight decreases.
Important! The cleansing effect of cellulose fibers will have a positive effect not only on weight, but also on the general appearance. The reaction will be most noticeable on the skin of the face. It will look fresher, younger, the gray color will disappear, and pimples will disappear.
Cost and where to buy
The dietary supplement is sold in regular and online pharmacies, and is represented by several pharmaceutical companies. The cost of the product depends on many factors: the manufacturer, the place of purchase, the size of the packaging. The product is available to most of the population, on average the price ranges from 100 to 200 rubles for a pack of 100 tablets.
It is allowed to use products from different manufacturers at the same time during the course, since the composition is almost the same.
Basic rules of application
Each package contains instructions for use. The information about the product may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer. But the principle of action and application is the same. The dietary supplement is used during meals or 30 minutes before it.
How to take MCC for weight loss correctly:
- You need to start with 1-2 tablets per day, gradually increasing the amount. By the tenth day, you can consume up to 10 pieces per day, by the end of the month – up to 35. You need to carefully monitor your well-being. If you experience any unpleasant symptoms from the digestive system, it is recommended to skip several doses or reduce the dosage.
- The tablets can be drunk immediately or crushed, added to various dishes and drinks. If MCC is consumed before meals, it is more convenient to take it whole. In 20-30 minutes, the cellulose fibers will have time to soften.
- Each meal should be accompanied by plenty of fluids. You can’t drink MCC for weight loss without water! Cellulose will not be able to swell, enlarge in size, fill the stomach volume. There will be no effect from the application. You need to drink at least 2.5 liters per day.
Losing weight with MCC can be accelerated if you completely refuse dinner or make it as light as possible, for example, give preference to kefir and apples in combination with dietary supplements.
Important! You can find cellulose in powder at the pharmacy. This product can be used in the same way. The maximum daily dose of crushed cellulose is 25 grams, you also need to come to it gradually, starting with 2-3 grams per day.
Indications
MCC is used only for the treatment of obesity (overweight) caused by physical factors. If the problem is psychological, then the dietary supplement will not help. In this case, it is more reasonable not to waste time and immediately seek specialized help.
Other indications:
- atherosclerosis;
- ischemia;
- diabetes mellitus;
- intoxication, slagging of the body.
Cellulose can be used in complex therapy in the treatment of atherosclerosis. It helps to normalize the levels of good and bad cholesterol in the blood, which has a positive effect on the condition of the blood vessels, helps to increase the lumen, and improve blood circulation.
Contraindications
The product is completely natural and safe if the dosage is strictly followed. In large quantities, it can cause bloating, increased gas formation, discomfort and pain in the abdominal cavity. If there is an insufficient intake of water, there is a possibility of constipation.
You cannot take weight loss pills if:
- pregnancy and during lactation;
- the presence of diseases of the digestive system during an exacerbation;
- bulimia, anorexia;
- avitaminosis.
Coarse fibers of microcrystalline cellulose remove not only harmful, but also beneficial substances from the body. They should not be used together with vitamins and medicines. It will not do any harm, but there will be no benefit either.
For the same reason, it is not recommended to take MCC on a regular basis. It is important to take breaks, during which you can take a course of vitamin therapy, replenish the body’s internal reserves.
How much weight you can lose
Many are interested in the question of whether MCC really helps to lose weight. Yes, the product is really effective. But it works only with regular and correct use.
You should not expect to lose 5 or 10 kg per week or less, as promised in the advertisements for many other drugs (for example, Turboslim Express Slimming). To evaluate your own result, you need to take a minimum course of 4 weeks. During this time, it is realistic to lose up to 5 kg.
The result of losing weight depends on many factors. One of the most important is the daily energy value of the diet. If a person consumes fatty, sweet, starchy foods in large quantities, then reducing portions will not greatly affect the calorie content. In this case, weight loss will not occur, or the results will be modest.
The number of kilograms lost also depends on the initial data. The more a person’s body weight, the faster and better the result will be.
Drawbacks of use
The action, safety and ease of use cannot but rejoice. The drug quickly gained popularity, but you cannot drink it constantly. After completing the course, the stomach will again ask for a large amount of food, since it is used to voluminous (albeit due to fiber) portions.
How to avoid overeating and re-gaining weight:
- Drink 1-2 glasses of warm water before meals.
- Make your diet fractional, be sure to increase the number of meals, add healthy snacks.
- Eat more natural fiber in the form of raw vegetables (the same carrots, beets), fruits, unrefined cereals.
The minimum break between cellulose courses is 10 days if the tablets were used for 4 weeks. If the drug was taken for 3 months, then the break should be made at least 4 weeks. It will not be superfluous to take bifido- and lactobacilli
