Clare’s Journey: Finding Balance, Health, and Confidence with Elcella

When Clare first heard about Elcella, she was in the midst of a struggle that felt impossible to overcome. For over 18 years, she had battled symptoms of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), a condition that affects the gut and more, leaving her constantly fatigued and frustrated by her body’s unpredictability. After her diagnosis she began a prescribed medication to control her symptoms but it came with an unexpected side effect: insatiable hunger.

“I was constantly hungry,” Clare recalls. “I never felt satisfied after a meal. I was putting on weight, and nothing I did seemed to help. I struggled with various diets, fasting…. nothing worked.”

Her limited diet, restricted by allergies, made life feel even more complicated. Everyday choices like cooking a meal or eating out with friends became riddled with anxiety and uncertainty. Food dominated her thoughts.

It was her specialist in London who suggested she try Elcella, explaining that it could help control the hunger caused by her medication and support gut health. Clare admits she was initially cautious, past treatments had caused her severe stomach pain, but she decided to give it a chance as it is all natural.

From early on, Clare noticed subtle changes. She started drinking more water than ever before, a small but meaningful shift that signalled the beginning of a new routine. Slowly, she realised she was naturally choosing healthier foods. “I was actually looking forward to a veggie omelette for lunch,” she laughs, “which never would have appealed to me before.”

Over the next three months, the transformation became undeniable. Clare’s gut symptoms - the bloating, pain, diarrhoea, constipation - and inflammation in her hands and wrists, all gradually faded. She gained energy, and most strikingly, she lost 14 centimeters from her waist. FOURTEEN. In twelve weeks.

“I couldn’t believe it,” she says. “Losing centimeters from my waist had always been impossible for me. This was unheard of, I felt like I finally had control over my body.”

But the change wasn’t just physical. The relief from constant hunger allowed Clare to focus on her life again. Meals became moments of enjoyment rather than a desperate need to feed her body. She could go out with friends, enjoy a glass of wine, and not feel compelled to snack or overeat afterwards.

“It’s a game changer,” Clare reflects. “I genuinely feel healthier, more in control, and more energetic than I have in years. It felt completely natural. I didn’t have to stress about calories or diets, it just happened.”

Clare’s story is a reminder that transformation isn’t always about extreme measures or quick fixes. It’s about finding the right support, trusting the process, and allowing small, consistent changes to restore balance. With Elcella, Clare didn’t just regain control over her appetite, she reclaimed her confidence, her energy, and her joy in everyday life.