METHYL

CELLULOSE

METHYLCELLULOSE
a complex carbohydrates
absorb large quantities of water
(hydrophilic)
a chemical compound derived from cellulose
semisynthetic, bulk Forming Fiber
Laxative
USES
thickener
emulsifier
manage bowel function
(constipation and diarrhea)
This increases the bulk of your stools, which
encourages your bowels to move the stools
through your digestive system

Works by absorbing water from the bowel
and changing the consistency of stools

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Wheat bran, brown rice
and whole grains (grains
that have not been
refined).
Barley, oats, oat bran and rye.
Fruits, vegetables, seeds
and legumes (dried peas
and beans such as lentils,
split peas, red beans and
pinto beans).