What is Cellulose Powder?
Cellulose Powder is a plant fiber found in fruits, vegetables, and other plant foods as part of a plant’s cell walls. It’s found in tree bark and a plant’s leaves. When you eat plant foods, you are consuming cellulose. It is a white, free-flowing powder. Chemically, it is an inert substance, is not degraded during digestion, and has no appreciable absorption. The powdered form of cellulose is used for anti-caking in food processing.
Keto Status?
Debatable
Why?
Due to the possible side effects listed below. It has no nutritional value and has zero carbs.
Possible Side Effects From Ingesting Cellulose Powder?
A 2021 study found that long-term consumption of cellulose gum can alter levels of beneficial bacteria and nutrients in the gut. This supports previous animal study findings that suggest prolonged consumption of cellulose gum may promote chronic inflammatory conditions, including colitis, metabolic syndrome, and colon cancer. While this data should certainly be taken under consideration, it’s important to note that participants in the experimental group were consuming 15 grams of cellulose gum per day, which is more than the average individual would typically consume on a daily basis. Further research is required to understand more about the impact that cellulose gum can have on humans.
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