- Description and uses
- Basic rules
- Indications
- Contraindications
- How much weight you can lose
- Downsides
The most common cause of excess weight is overeating. We just can’t stop when there’s a lot of delicious food around. As a result, you not only gain a few extra pounds, but your stomach actually grows in size, and you feel constantly hungry. It becomes nearly impossible to be satisfied after eating small portions. But there is a way to outsmart your stomach.
MCC is a safe and convenient tool. It will help you to get rid of extra weight easily and painlessly.
Description and uses
Microcrystalline cellulose is a byproduct obtained during cotton processing. It mostly consists of coarse fibers. The substance is similar in its effect to vegetable fiber and bran, but it is much more convenient and easier to use. It’s sold as a dietary supplement (DS) under the short name MCC.
Here are some advantages of coarse cellulose fibers:
- improved digestion; they make your stomach work
- purging of intestines, removal of waste, allergens, toxins and other unnecessary elements from the body
- preventing intestinal obstruction, assistance in solving constipation problems
But the biggest advantage is that MCC is effective for losing weight. Coarse fibers swell in the stomach under the influence of water, filling part of its volume, which reduces the amount of food eaten and helps you to become full faster. Reducing portion size reduces the daily calorie content of the diet by 30-50 percent. A person starts to eat less, the body begins to use its own reserves, and weight decreases.
Note! The cleansing effect of cellulose fibers will have a positive effect not only on weight, but also on your overall health. The changes will be especially noticeable on your face. Your complexion will become fresher and younger, the gray tint will disappear, and acne will vanish.
Cost and where to buy
The dietary supplement is sold in brick-and-mortar and online pharmacies. It is provided by several pharmaceutical companies. The cost of the product depends on several factors, including the manufacturer, the place of purchase, and the packaging size. The product is affordable for the majority of people. On average, the price ranges from 100 to 200 rubles for a pack of 100 tablets.
You can use products from different manufacturers simultaneously, as the ingredients are basically the same.
Basic rules
Each package contains instructions for use. The information may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer, but the mode of action and use remain the same. The supplement is taken during meals or 30 minutes before eating.
How to take MCC for weight loss:
- Start with 1-2 tablets per day, and gradually increase the amount. By the tenth day, you can have up to 10 pieces, and by the end of the month, up to 35. You need to monitor your health carefully. If you experience any negative symptoms in your digestive system, it is recommended to skip several doses or reduce the dosage.
- You can swallow the tablets whole or crush them and add them to various meals and drinks. If you’re taking MCC before a meal, it is better to swallow it whole. In 20-30 minutes, the cellulose fibers will have time to soften.
- You should have plenty of fluids with every meal. You can’t take MCC for weight loss without water! The cellulose will not be able to swell and increase in size, which will prevent it from filling your stomach. You will see no effect. You need to drink at least 2.5 liters of water daily.
You can lose weight faster with MCC if you skip dinner altogether or make your dinner as light as possible. For example, you could have kefir and apples along with a dietary supplement.
Note! There is powdered cellulose available at pharmacies. You can use it in the same way. The maximum daily dose of powdered cellulose is 25 g. Again, you need to start with a small amount and gradually reach the maximum, starting with 2-3 g per day.
Indications
MCC is only used to treat obesity (excess weight) caused by physiological factors. If the problem is psychological, the supplement will not help. In this case, it is more reasonable to seek specialized help without wasting any time.
Other indications:
- atherosclerosis
- ischemia
- diabetes
- intoxication, slagging of the body
Cellulose can be used in complex therapy for treating atherosclerosis. It helps to normalize the levels of good and bad cholesterol in the blood, which has a positive effect on the condition of blood vessels, helps to increase their diameter, and improves blood circulation.
Contraindications
This tool is completely natural and safe if you stick to the recommended dosage. In large quantities, it can cause bloating, increased gas formation, discomfort and pain in the abdominal cavity. If you do not drink enough water, you may experience constipation.
Do not take the supplement during:
- pregnancy and breastfeeding
- digestive system diseases during an exacerbation
- bulimia, anorexia
- vitamin deficiency
Coarse microcrystalline cellulose fibers remove not only harmful but also beneficial elements from the body. They cannot be taken at the same time as vitamins and medicines. This will not cause any harm, but it will not be beneficial 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 undergo a course of vitamin therapy, which will replenish your body’s reserves.
How much weight you can lose
Many people wonder if MCC really helps to lose weight. Yes, this tool is indeed effective, but it only works with regular and proper use.
Don’t expect to lose 5 or 10 kg per week or even less, as many other products advertise (such as Turboslim express weight loss). To evaluate your results, you need to complete a minimum course of 4 weeks. During this time, it is possible to lose up to 5 kg.
The results of weight loss depend on many factors. One of the most important among them is the daily calorie value of the diet. If a person eats large amounts of fatty, sweet, and floury foods, reducing their portion sizes will not have much effect on their calorie intake. In this case, there will be no weight loss at all or the results will be modest.
The number of kilograms you lose also depends on your initial data. The greater the person’s body mass, the faster and better the results.
Downsides
The product’s effectiveness, safety and ease of use are certainly encouraging. It quickly gained popularity, but you can’t take it all the time. After you complete the course, your stomach will start to ask for more food again, as it has become accustomed to larger portions (although these portions were filled with fiber).
How to avoid overeating and regaining weight:
- Drink 1-2 glasses of warm water before meals.
- Switch to fractional feeding; be sure to increase the number of meals and include healthy snacks.
- Eat more natural fiber in the form of raw vegetables (such as carrots and beets), fruits, and unrefined cereals.
The minimum break between MCC courses is 10 days if the tablets were used for 4 weeks. If the supplement was taken for 3 months, the break should last at least 4 weeks. Bifido- and lactobacilli are also helpful during breaks. They will populate the cleansed intestines with the necessary microorganisms.