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The beauty. Anyone who seeks to acquire it must get used to the use of hemicellulose. Nutritionists think so. At the same time, our very existence will be permeated with purity and lightness.
Hemicellulose rich foods:
General characteristics of hemicellulose
Hemicellulose (HMC) is a compound belonging to indigestible plant polysaccharides. It consists of various residues of arabinans, xylans, galactans, mannans, and fructans.
Basically, hemicellulose is a type of dietary fiber that helps break down plant-based polysaccharides. Many people call hemicellulose differently: “cellulose, plant fibers, etc.” But the difference is that fiber is cellulose that forms the shell of the grain and the bark of plants.
And hemicellulose is a degraded polymer made up of fibers that resemble fruit pulp. In other words, hemicellulose is a compound close to cellulose, but they are not the same thing.
Daily requirement for hemicellulose
Foreign researchers are inclined to believe that the daily rate of hemicellulose should be from 5 to 25 grams. But, given that our citizens are accustomed to eating cereals and legumes (unlike residents of Western countries), our scientists have come to the conclusion: the optimal amount is 35 grams of HMC per day.
But this only applies if you consume at least 2400 kcal per day. With fewer calories, the amount of hemicellulose should also be reduced.
If you are just starting to eat right, then increase the amount of hemicellulose gradually, as the digestive tract will not be ready for such drastic changes right away!
The need for hemicellulose increases:
- with age (by the age of 14, during puberty, the need for HMC increases by 10 grams per day, but after 50 years there is a decrease by 5-7 grams);
- during pregnancy. Pay attention to how many times the amount of food consumed has increased. Proportionally increase the amount of hemicellulose consumed !;
- with weak work of the gastrointestinal tract;
- beriberi;
- anemia;
- overweight (digestion is normalized, metabolism is accelerated);
- excessive gassing;
- gastritis;
- pancreatitis;
- dysbacteriosis;
- problems with blood vessels.
The need for hemicellulose decreases:
- with age (after 50 years);
- with its overabundance.
Digestibility of hemicellulose
Since hemicellulose is considered a coarse dietary fiber (softer than fiber, but still), the gastrointestinal tract does not absorb it at all.
If you consume hemicellulose from natural products, then only the accompanying vitamins and minerals will be absorbed. But the substance itself is not digested, we need it for the good functioning of the body as a whole.
HMC fibers attract water, swell in the intestines and provide a long-lasting feeling of fullness. Thanks to hemicellulose, sugars are absorbed very slowly without overloading the digestive tract.
That is, hemicellulose acts as a kind of binding agent, forcing our body to work “like a clock” – measuredly, accurately and correctly.
Useful properties of hemicellulose and its effect on the body
Hemicellulose has a number of positive effects on the body, even though it is hardly absorbed by the body. And therefore, it is often recommended by nutritionists, since, according to them, it performs many important functions:
- hemicellulose facilitates intestinal motility, thereby preventing constipation;
- improves digestion, which eliminates the possibility of putrefactive and fermentative processes in the colon;
- removes food toxins and poisons;
- promotes the rapid assimilation of vitamins, minerals and trace elements;
- stabilizes the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract;
- prevents the development of colon cancer.
Also, foods containing this carbohydrate are beneficial for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Including them in your diet can reduce your risk of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
Interaction with other elements:
Hemicellulose is very well able to interact with water. At the same time, it swells and is ready to perform its evacuation functions. Thanks to this, toxins, heavy metals and other substances harmful to our body leave our body. With excessive use of HMC, the absorption of zinc, calcium and magnesium deteriorates.
Signs of a lack of hemicellulose in the body:
- violation of the cardiovascular system;
- deposition of stones in the gallbladder and its duct;
- violation of intestinal microflora, constipation, nausea, vomiting;
- accumulation of heavy metals, as well as their salts and toxins.
Signs of excess hemicellulose in the body:
- bloating;
- nausea and vomiting;
- exhaustion;
- symptoms of a lack of zinc, magnesium and calcium;
- violation of intestinal microflora;
- metabolic disorders.
Hemicellulose for beauty and health
Consuming hemicellulose is a direct path to beauty. Firstly, a person’s weight remains within the normal range, and secondly, thanks to the evacuation ability of the HMC, your skin will always have a healthy look!