Can cellulose lose weight? Nowadays, health products such as fiber powder are becoming more and more popular, but many people are not very clear about the function of cellulose fiber powder. Today, I will tell you in detail the function and efficacy of cellulose, and whether it can really lose weight and relieve constipation as advertised. Can you lose weight by eating cellulose? Fiber food is indeed a low-calorie food, but if you only eat fiber food alone, it will lead to malnutrition, which is not only bad for your health, but also can't achieve the effect of losing weight. Cellulose is a macromolecular polysaccharide composed of glucose. Insoluble in water and general organic solvents. It is the main component of plant cell wall. Cellulose is the most widely distributed and abundant polysaccharide in nature, accounting for more than 50% of the carbon content in the plant kingdom. The cellulose content of cotton is close to 100%, which is the purest natural cellulose source. Cellulose is the main structural component of plant cell wall, which is usually combined with hemicellulose, pectin and lignin, and its combination mode and degree have great influence on the texture of plant-derived food. However, the changes of plant texture in mature and post-mature stages are caused by the changes of pectin substances. Cellulase does not exist in human digestive tract, and cellulose is an important dietary fiber. The most widely distributed and abundant in nature.