Cellulose
Overview
Cellulosea, a form of insoluble dietary fiber, is an unbranched polysaccharide carbohydrate composed of linked units of glucose - i.e. it is a Glucan.
Health Benefits of Cellulose
Cardiovascular System
Cellulose may help to prevent Hemorrhoids.
Digestive System
Cellulose may alleviate Constipation.
Cellulose may help to prevent Diverticular Disease.
Cellulose may reduce Intestinal Permeability. [1]
Immune System
Cellulose may inhibit the ability of Bile Acids to initiate Cancer - Colon (by converting Bile Acids to a biologically-inert form). [2]
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