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  2. Methyl cellulose - Wikipedia

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    Methyl cellulose is used to treat constipation and is classified as a bulk forming laxative. [2] It works by increasing the amount of stool present which improves intestinal contractions. [2] [3] Effects generally occur within three days. [2] It is taken orally with sufficient water. [3] Side effects may include abdominal pain. [3]

  3. Carboxymethyl cellulose - Wikipedia

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    Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum [1] is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups (-CH 2-COOH) bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used in its sodium salt form, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. It used to be marketed under the name Tylose, a ...

  4. Microcrystalline cellulose - Wikipedia

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    Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a term for refined wood pulp and is used as a texturizer, an anti-caking agent, a fat substitute, an emulsifier, an extender, and a bulking agent in food production. [1] The most common form is used in vitamin supplements or tablets.

  5. Is shredded cheese less healthy than block cheese ... - AOL

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    Cellulose powder is a food additive that naturally occurs in plants and helps give them structure. Is powdered cellulose, found on shredded cheese, bad for you? ... Lighter Side. Medicare. News ...

  6. Cellulose - Wikipedia

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    Cellulose is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth. [6] The cellulose content of cotton fibre is 90%, that of wood is 40–50%, and that of dried hemp is approximately 57%. [7] [8] [9] Cellulose is mainly used to produce paperboard and paper. Smaller quantities are converted into a wide variety of derivative products such as cellophane and ...

  7. Hydroxyethyl cellulose - Wikipedia

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    Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products. [ 1 ] Hydroxyethyl cellulose and methyl cellulose are frequently used with hydrophobic drugs in capsule formulations, to improve the drugs' dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluids.

  8. Sodium cellulose phosphate - Wikipedia

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    Sodium cellulose phosphate is a drug used to treat hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria. It has been investigating for the prevention of kidney stones, [1] [2] but with limited efficacy. [3] This compound is an ion-exchange resin that can not be absorbed by the body. However, it can be used to restore the normal intestinal calcium absorption.

  9. Mother of vinegar - Wikipedia

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    This is because the mycoderms consume the oxygen in the wine, breaking it down. Having a thick layer of mother of vinegar can also destroy the odorant compounds in vinegar. A way to avoid these side effects is to only use the surface veil of mother of vinegar. [4] Store-bought vinegar with mother of vinegar at the bottom.