Comment · Fri, January 7, 2022 · ND Owner
Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose and other moot additives: thoughts?
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smallbluemazda · 10 points
Just wanted to hear this company's thoughts on these and the classic and often overlooked "Other Ingredients" and their safety profiles.
I've been reading and looking at various studies about CMC and gut health lately and questioning why I shouldn't just toss anything with it.
Needing some wisdom here.
Thanks!
What they were answering
ArtificialBrain808 · 2 points
this has me wondering if there is any reason I shouldn't use cellulose powder as a source of insoluble fiber?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
You absolutely can!
https://sci-hub.se/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.04.021
Because MCC is is created by having cellulose chains undergo a partial acid hydrolysis, which causes a depolymerization of the cellulose, it gives unique health benefits in the body that you wouldn't get otherwise.
In summary, the possible underlying mechanisms of the hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic actions of MCC in the body relate to the following: 1) prebiotic effect, which modulates gut microbiota and increases host metabolism; 2) dietary energy restriction due to dilution of nutrients by the fiber; 3) improved viscosity of GIT content due to the fiber influences; 4) increased fecal excretion and intestinal bile acid due to the increased hydrophobic interactions between bile acids and MCC; and 5) improved hydrophobicity due to its crystalline nature.