SAFE
Cellulose
Cellulose (E460, alpha-cellulose)
Likely Safe
V2 Verified
Carbohydrates & Fibers
PubMed Studies
906
About
Plant cell wall structural polysaccharide. Indigestible dietary fibre. Used as bulking agent, carrier, and dietary fibre supplement. Very safe.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Indigestible — passes through GI intact. Very safe. High doses: laxative/bulking effect. Drug adsorption — take medications separately from high-cellulose preparations.
🏷️ Other Names
Cellulose (E460, alpha-cellulose)