What Is The Benefit Of Microcrystalline Cellulose?

Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) is a linear polysaccharide bonded by β-1,4 glucosidic bonds, usually made from natural cellulose hydrolyzed to the limit degree of polymerization by various acids. The degree of polymerization is about 3000 to 10000 glucose molecules. It is a white, odorless, tasteless crystalline powder composed of extremely fine short rods or powdery porous particles that can flow freely after natural cellulose is hydrolyzed to the limit degree of polymerization (LODP) by dilute acid.
MCC is a functional polymer material produced by cellulose degradation. It has the advantages of large specific surface area, good thermal stability, high crystallinity and low degree of polymerization. It has a wide range of applications and unique performance advantages. Its application in various industries is constantly expanding, which is of great significance to promoting the development of related industries and improving product quality.

Why is Microcrystalline Cellulose Better Than Ordinary Cellulose?

Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) has some unique properties and advantages compared to traditional cellulose, which makes it superior in many fields, especially in the pharmaceutical industry.

Higher crystallinity: MCC is hydrolyzed with dilute acid to remove the non-crystalline part, and has a higher crystallinity, making it superior in mechanical strength and stability.

Better fluidity: Due to its extremely fine short rod-like or powdery structure, it has better fluidity, which helps in uniform mixing and processing in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Good stability: It reaches a balanced degree of polymerization during the acid hydrolysis process, and its chemical properties are more stable and less susceptible to environmental influences. It shows good stability under different pH environments and is suitable for a variety of formulation systems.

High fluidity and compressibility: MCC has high fluidity and compressibility due to the special shape and size of its particles. In the pharmaceutical industry, this property makes it very suitable for use as a diluent and glidant for tablets and capsules.

Wide range of chemical reaction properties
MCC can participate in a variety of chemical reactions, such as carboxymethylation, acetylation, etc., which can improve its solubility and stability, making it more suitable as a drug carrier.

Improve taste and texture: As a source of dietary fiber in food, it improves taste and texture while contributing to intestinal health.

In summary, due to its unique physical and chemical properties, especially in the application of pharmaceutical preparations, it has more advantages and versatility than traditional cellulose. These characteristics make microcrystalline cellulose a very valuable material in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries.

What Are The Benefits of Microcrystalline Cellulose To The Human Body?

MCC is a natural, renewable polymer with multiple functions and effects.
Nutritional supplement: It is a natural cellulose that can be used as a food additive to supplement the body with the nutrients it needs, and is suitable for most people.
Improve constipation: It can also promote gastrointestinal motility, promote the discharge of stool, and improve the symptoms of constipation to a certain extent.
Assist weight loss: It can increase the feeling of fullness in the stomach and reduce the intake of other foods, and to a certain extent, it can also achieve the effect of assisting weight loss.

Assist in lowering cholesterol: It can promote cholesterol metabolism in the body and can also achieve the purpose of assisting in lowering cholesterol. If the cholesterol content in the body is relatively high, microcrystalline cellulose can be appropriately supplemented for improvement.

Beauty skin care and skin color improvement: It can penetrate deep into the bottom layer of the skin, closely combine with melanocytes, and effectively inhibit the production of melanin, thereby achieving the effect of whitening and lightening spots. At the same time, it can also promote skin metabolism, accelerate the shedding of old cells and the generation of new cells, and help improve dull skin color and remove yellow and black.

Improve digestive system function: Microcrystalline Cellulose can absorb a lot of water, form colloids in the stomach, increase stool volume, and promote intestinal peristalsis, thereby effectively alleviating constipation. It can also help regulate the balance of intestinal flora, promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, improve the intestinal environment, and enhance digestion and absorption.

Promote cardiovascular health: It has the ability to bind cholesterol and excrete it from the intestines, thereby reducing the cholesterol content in the blood. This effect helps prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

Assist in regulating blood sugar levels: It can slow down the digestion and absorption of food in the gastrointestinal tract and avoid a sharp increase in blood sugar. This feature is of great significance for preventing diabetes and its complications. By stabilizing blood sugar levels, microcrystalline cellulose helps maintain the overall health of the body.

What Effects Does Microcrystalline Cellulose Have On The Skin?

MCC has a variety of applications in the cosmetics industry. Although its main function is not to directly benefit the skin, it can indirectly benefit the skin in the following ways.

Thickening and stabilizing: It can be used as a thickener and stabilizer to improve the consistency and stability of cosmetics and prevent product separation and precipitation. This property allows cosmetics to cover and care for the skin more durably during use.

Skin feel improvement: Microcrystalline Cellulose has excellent lubricating properties, which can improve the skin feel of cosmetics, making them smoother and more delicate, and provide a good touch when used on the skin.

Texture adjustment: The texture of cosmetics can be adjusted according to needs, from light lotions to thick creams, all can be met, so that cosmetics can adapt to different skin care needs.

Enhanced moisturizing: It has good hygroscopicity and can improve the moisturizing effect of cosmetics. For dry skin, this helps to retain the moisture of the skin and prevent dryness and tightness.

Enhanced coverage: In products such as foundation and concealer, it can enhance coverage and make the makeup more natural and even, which not only improves the effect of cosmetics, but also helps improve the overall appearance of the skin.

In summary, although MCC itself does not directly produce biological benefits to the skin, it indirectly supports skin care by improving the quality and experience of cosmetics.

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