A digestive enzyme that breaks down tough plant fibres so your body absorbs more nutrients with less bloating.
What it is
Cellulase is a natural digestive enzyme that breaks down cellulose, the tough fibre in fruits, vegetables, and grains. Human bodies cannot make cellulase on their own. Adding cellulase to your diet helps break down plant cell walls so your digestive system works comfortably.
Also known as: Digestive Cellulase
Key benefits
- Breaks down tough plant fibres, so raw vegetables and salads digest easily.
- Unlocks hidden vitamins and minerals trapped inside plant cell walls.
- Helps reduce gas, bloating, and heaviness after fibre-rich plant meals.
Amplified by probiotics
Because your digestive system cannot make cellulase, plant cell wall fibres can lock away valuable vitamins. Cellulase breaks these plant walls open in your stomach, freeing nutrients for your body. The broken-down fibres then feed friendly probiotics in your lower gut, helping good bacteria thrive and keeping your digestive tract happy.
Typical dose
100–1,000 CU/day
The evidence
Evidence: moderateDigestive studies show that supplemental cellulase breaks down plant fibre, unlocking nutrients and helping reduce stomach gas when taken with digestive enzymes. (Roxas 2008, Altern Med Rev; Quinten et al. 2008, J Agric Food Chem).
Safety & who should check first
Cellulase works entirely inside your digestive tract and is very safe for daily use. If you have severe stomach conditions or digestive diseases, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.