{"title":"Cellulase","description":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n  \"itemListElement\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 1,\n      \"name\": \"Home\",\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/plenthera.com\/\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 2,\n      \"name\": \"Categories\",\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/plenthera.com\/collections\/\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n      \"position\": 3,\n      \"name\": \"Cellulase\",\n      \"item\": \"https:\/\/plenthera.com\/collections\/cellulase\/\"\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"CollectionPage\",\n  \"name\": \"Cellulase at Plenthera\",\n  \"description\": \"Cellulase enzyme for the breakdown of cellulose (plant fibre), as part of enzyme complexes. 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The human body does not produce it itself; supplements are microbially produced.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"When should you take cellulase?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"With or just before fibre-rich or plant-based meals (vegetables, legumes, grains).\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does the body produce cellulase?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No. In humans, cellulose is broken down only by the gut flora; cellulase from supplements comes from microbial fermentation.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten by the Plenthera team (trained in orthomolecular nutrition). Scientifically reviewed in April 2026. Last updated: 21 September 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellulase is a remarkable enzyme — humans do NOT produce it themselves. The cellulose in plant fibres (vegetables, legumes, grains) is broken down only by gut flora, and in some people this causes bloating and gas. Cellulase supplementation adds an enzymatic route for the breakdown of cellulose. At Plenthera you will find cellulase as part of broad enzyme complexes: Doctor's Best Digestive Enzymes, Devigest ADS and Syntol AMD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cnav aria-label=\"Table of contents\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#vergelijking\"\u003eWhich cellulase suits you?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#wat-is-cellulase\"\u003eWhat is cellulase?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#wetenschap\"\u003eWhat does science say?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#vormen\"\u003eThe cellulase forms at Plenthera\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#hoe-gebruik\"\u003eHow do you use cellulase?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#mythes\"\u003eMyths and misconceptions about cellulase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#combineren\"\u003eCombining cellulase with other supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#bronnen\"\u003eSources\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"vergelijking\"\u003eWhich cellulase suits you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCellulase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoctor's Best Digestive Enzymes (90 caps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,250 CU per capsule, in a 16-enzyme complex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroad plant-based enzyme complex, vegetarian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevigest ADS (180 caps, also 3×180)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn an enzyme formula with amylase, protease, lipase and lactase, among others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroad complex for mixed meals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSyntol AMD (360 caps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn combination with live cultures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor those who want enzymes and flora in one product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not currently stock a single cellulase product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"wat-is-cellulase\"\u003eWhat is cellulase?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellulase is an enzyme that breaks down cellulose (plant fibre) into simple sugars. Notably, humans do NOT produce cellulase themselves — fibre breakdown comes exclusively from gut flora fermentation. Cellulase supplements are microbial.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike amylase, protease and lipase, which the body makes itself, cellulase in humans depends entirely on the gut flora. Those who eat a lot of plant fibre (vegans, vegetarians, legume lovers) rely heavily on their own flora to break down cellulose. With a flora imbalance or a heavy fibre load, this can cause bloating and gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellulase supplementation provides an extra route for cellulose breakdown — not via the gut flora but directly enzymatically. Cellulase is therefore being researched in the context of the digestion of fibre-rich, plant-based food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"wetenschap\"\u003eWhat does science say?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action of cellulase (enzymatic breakdown of cellulose into sugars) is scientifically well documented. Cellulase in supplements is produced microbially (including via Trichoderma or Aspergillus fermentation) and works across a broad pH range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"vormen\"\u003eThe cellulase forms at Plenthera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoctor's Best Digestive Enzymes — 16 enzymes, 90 vegetarian capsules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen plant-based enzymes in one capsule, including 3,250 CU cellulase. Vegetarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDevigest ADS — enzyme formula, 180 capsules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad enzyme complex from Arthur Andrew Medical with amylase, protease, lipase, lactase and cellulase, among others. Also available as a 3×180 value pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSyntol AMD — 360 capsules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA combination of digestive enzymes (including cellulase) with live cultures and prebiotic fibre, from Arthur Andrew Medical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther forms on the market\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle cellulase capsules do exist, but are not in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"hoe-gebruik\"\u003eHow do you use cellulase?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple basic approach for cellulase:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a fibre-rich\/plant-based meal — dosage according to the label of the enzyme complex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecifically with beans or heavy vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA broad enzyme complex covers protein, fat and starch as well as cellulose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"mythes\"\u003eMyths and misconceptions about cellulase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyth 1: \"Everyone needs cellulase.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot automatically. For those without complaints on a fibre-rich diet: not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyth 2: \"Cellulase works on all fibres.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifically on cellulose. Other fibres (pectin, beta-glucans) require other enzymes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyth 3: \"Cellulase eliminates bloating.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellulase only splits cellulose. For complaints with other causes (FODMAPs, lactose, gluten) it does nothing, and even for cellulose the evidence for an effect on complaints is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"combineren\"\u003eCombining cellulase with other supplements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellulase is often combined. Popular combinations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/collections\/spijsverteringsenzymen\"\u003eDigestive enzyme complex\u003c\/a\u003e with cellulase: broad plant-based coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/collections\/levende-culturen\"\u003eLive cultures (probiotics)\u003c\/a\u003e: for the flora theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/collections\/psyllium-husk\"\u003ePsyllium husk\u003c\/a\u003e: for those who want to approach the fibre theme more broadly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-hr\/collections\/vegan-proteine\"\u003eVegan Protein\u003c\/a\u003e: for the plant-based sports cluster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is cellulase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enzyme that breaks down plant fibre\/cellulose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the body produce cellulase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNO — only the gut flora does that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should you take cellulase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a fibre-rich\/plant-based meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellulase for vegans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLogical — a plant-based diet means a lot of cellulose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much cellulase per day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes cellulase help with bloating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellulase splits cellulose; scientific evidence for an effect on bloating is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-based cellulase?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrobial — vegan-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes cellulase have side effects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally well tolerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellulase with beans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeans also contain other carbohydrates (oligosaccharides) — cellulase alone does not solve everything. An enzyme complex with alpha-galactosidase is often more effective with beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellulase for IBS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith irritable bowel complaints, always consult a doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"bronnen\"\u003eSources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoxas M., \"The role of enzyme supplementation in digestive disorders\", Altern Med Rev (2008).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBhat MK., \"Cellulases and related enzymes in biotechnology\", Biotechnol Adv (2000).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This text is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Cellulase is a food supplement, not a medicine. 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