- Description and beneficial properties
- Basic rules of use
- Indications
- Contraindications
- How much weight you can lose
- Disadvantages of use
Overweight, in the vast majority of cases, is due to overeating. An abundance of tasty food does not allow to stop in time, which contributes not only to the appearance of extra pounds, but also to stomach enlargement and a constant feeling of hunger. Eating a small enough portion to feel full becomes almost impossible. However, there is a way to outsmart the stomach.
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MCC is a safe and easy solution which will help to easily and painlessly get rid of extra pounds.
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Description and beneficial properties
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Microcrystalline cellulose is a by-product of cotton processing, consisting mainly of coarse fibers. This substance acts in the same way as dietary fiber and bran, however, it is much more convenient and easier to use, which is sold in the form of a dietary supplement (DS) abbreviated as MCC.
Advantages of coarse cellulose fibers:
- improve digestion and promote the work of the stomach;
- cleanse the intestines, remove toxins, allergens, poisons and other waste products from the body;
- prevent stagnation in the intestines, help to cope with constipation.
But the main advantage is that MCC is effective for weight loss. Coarse fibers, once in the stomach, swell under the influence of water, filling part of its volume, which reduces the amount of food consumed and helps to feel full faster. Reducing the portion size leads to a decrease in daily calorie intake by 30-50%. A person begins to eat less, the body is forced to use its own reserves, which leads to a decrease in body weight.
Note! The cleansing effect of cellulose fibers will have a beneficial effect not only on weight, but also on the condition of the skin of the face. It will become fresher and younger, the grayish tint will disappear, and acne will disappear.
Cost and where to buy
The dietary supplement can be purchased at regular and online pharmacies, and is produced by several domestic pharmaceutical companies. The cost of the product depends on several factors: manufacturer, place of purchase and packaging volume. The drug is available to the majority of the population; on average, the price ranges from 100 to 200 rubles for a package of 100 tablets.
During the course, you can use products from different manufacturers, since their composition is almost identical.
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Basic rules of use
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Each package contains instructions for use. Depending on the manufacturer, the information on the product may vary slightly, however, the principle of operation and application is the same. The use of dietary supplements during meals or 30 minutes before.
How to take MCC for weight loss:
- Start with 1-2 tablets per day, gradually increasing their number. By the tenth day, you can bring the amount to 10 tablets per day, and by the end of the month – up to 35 tablets. It is necessary to carefully monitor your well-being, if there are unpleasant symptoms from the digestive system, it is recommended to skip a few doses or reduce their number.
- Tablets can be taken whole or crushed and added to different dishes and drinks. If MCC is taken before meals, it is more convenient to take them whole. For 20-30 minutes, the cellulose fibers will have time to swell.
- Each meal should be accompanied by an abundant drink. It is impossible to take MCC for weight loss without water! Cellulose will not be able to swell, increase in size and fill the volume of the stomach, so there will be no effect from its use. You must drink at least 2.5 liters of fluid per day.
To accelerate weight loss with the help of MCC, you can refuse dinner or make it as light as possible, for example, by eating an apple-kefir mixture along with dietary supplements.
Note! In a pharmacy you can find powdered cellulose. It can be used in a similar way. The maximum daily dose of cellulose powder is 25 g, it should also be reached gradually, starting with 2-3 g per day.
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Indications
MCC is used exclusively for overweight caused by physical reasons. If the problem is of a psychological nature, then the dietary supplement will not help, in which case it is better not to waste time and immediately seek specialized help.
Other indications:
- atherosclerosis;
- ischemia;
- diabetes;
- intoxication, slagging of the body.
Cellulose can be used in combination therapy in the treatment of atherosclerosis. It helps to normalize the level of good and bad cholesterol in the blood, which favorably affects the condition of the blood vessels, contributes to the expansion of their lumen and improves blood circulation.
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Contraindications
The product is absolutely natural and safe if you strictly follow the dosage. In large quantities, it can cause bloating, increased gas formation, discomfort and pain in the abdominal cavity. Without a sufficient amount of water, constipation is possible.
Do not take the food supplement in such cases:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- active diseases of the digestive system;
- bulimia, anorexia;
- vitamin deficiency.
Coarse microcrystalline cellulose fibers remove from the body not only harmful, but also useful substances, so they should not be taken simultaneously with vitamins or medicines. There will be no harm from this, however, 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 replenish the internal reserves of the body.
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How much weight you can lose
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Many people are interested in whether MCC really helps to lose weight. Yes, the drug is really effective, however, only with regular and proper use.
Do not expect to lose 5 or 10 kg per week or less, as promised in advertising many other drugs (for example, Turboslim express weight loss). To evaluate your own results, you need to take a course lasting at least 4 weeks. During this time, you can lose up to 5 kg.
The results of losing weight depend on several factors, one of the most important of which is the daily energy value of the diet. If a person continues to eat fatty, sweet and flour dishes in large quantities, then reducing the size of his portions will not significantly affect the calorie content of the consumed food. In this case, there will be no weight loss, or the result will be insignificant.
In addition, the number of kilograms lost also depends on the initial data. The greater the person’s body weight, the faster and better the result.
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Disadvantages of use
The effectiveness, safety and ease of use cannot but please the users. The drug quickly gained popularity, but it cannot be taken constantly. After the end of the course, the stomach will again require a large amount of food, as it is accustomed to large (albeit due to fiber) portions.
How to avoid overeating and weight gain:
- Drink 1-2 glasses of warm water before meals.
- Make your diet fractional, be sure to increase the number of meals, add healthy snacks.
- Consume more natural dietary fiber in the form of raw vegetables (such as carrots, beets), fruits, and whole grains.
The minimum break between courses of cellulose is 10 days if the tablets were taken for 4 weeks. If the drug was taken for 3 months, then the break should last at least 4 weeks. Bifido and lactobacilli will be useful during the break. They will populate the cleaned intestines with the necessary microorganisms.