A Gut-Led Approach to Appetite
A Gut-First Approach
Elcella is not a medicine or an appetite suppressant. It supports the gut environment where appetite regulation starts, helping optimise the natural release of GLP-1 and PYY.
These hormones underpin satiety, sustained fullness, and energy, essential foundations for long-term weight control.
How Elcella Works
Appetite regulation begins in the gut
The lower gut plays a central role in signalling hunger and fullness to the brain. When these signals are disrupted, appetite can feel noisy or out of sync.
Precision delivery to the lower gut
Elcella's patented capsule technology bypasses the stomach and releases nutrients in the lower gut, the primary site of appetite-related signalling.
Gradual support, not suppression
By nourishing this environment consistently, Elcella supports normal appetite regulation and helps you become more attuned to your body's natural cues.
Elcella's Targeted Nutrient Profile
Elcella combines flaxseed (linseed) oil, coconut oil, and MCT oil, carefully selected for their fatty acids that activate gut nutrient-sensing receptors.
Capric Acid
MCT oil provides a concentrated source of caprylic (66–75%) and capric acid (25–35%), reinforcing GPR84-mediated signaling in the gut.
Lauric Acid
Found at ~45–50% in coconut oil, this medium-chain fatty acid supports GPR84 activation and digestive balance.
Alpha-Linolenic Acid
Flaxseed oil is rich in long-chain unsaturated fatty acids (~50–55%), ALA acts as a natural agonist of FFAR4 (GPR120), supporting healthy gut nutrient sensing.
Patented Capsule Technology
These nutrients are delivered in our proprietary capsule system, designed for targeted activation in the colon to maximise absorption and efficacy.
What Your Journey Looks Like
Weeks 1–4
- Subtle changes in appetite awareness
- Feeling satisfied earlier, without feeling restricted
- A calmer relationship with food
This phase is often about noticing & learning how hunger and fullness feel again, even if changes are quiet at first.
Weeks 5–12
- More consistent appetite patterns
- Reduced food noise and cravings
- Easier, more natural eating decisions
For many people, this is when appetite regulation starts to feel more predictable and less effortful, less reactive, and easier to trust.
Beyond 12 Weeks
- Appetite cues feel more familiar and reliable
- Eating decisions feel increasingly intuitive
- Some people find they need less support over time
As regulation improves, many customers are able to reduce their dose, using Elcella as a lighter-touch support rather than a fixed daily intervention. This also means the cost of the programme decreases over time, reflecting the reduced amount needed.
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FAQ
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How does Elcella work?
Elcella works by supporting your body’s natural appetite-control system — the gut–brain axis. Each gold capsule contains a specific combination of natural nutrients (flaxseed, coconut, and MCT oils) and a special coating that allows it to travel through the stomach and small intestine without being absorbed too early.
After around 2–4 hours, the capsule reaches the lower gut, where specialised cells called L-cells live. These cells don’t just absorb food — they sense it. When activated by Elcella’s nutrient blend, they release natural fullness hormones like GLP-1 and PYY, which send signals to the brain to help you feel satisfied sooner, reduce cravings, and calm ‘food noise.’
In simple terms, Elcella helps your gut relearn how to recognise fullness, so you naturally eat less and make healthier choices — working with your biology, not against it.
Who are the founders of Elcella?
Elcella was founded by experts in gut health and neuroscience, including Dr. Madusha Peiris, a researcher specialising in appetite regulation and gut-brain communication, and Dr Ruby Aktar, a leader in enteric neuroscience. Their combined expertise led to the development of Elcella, focusing on using natural ingredients to support appetite control.
How long will it take me to feel different?
Everyone’s body responds a little differently, but most people start to notice subtle changes — like feeling fuller sooner, fewer cravings, or less ‘food noise’ — after about 4–6 weeks. The most consistent and noticeable results tend to appear around 12 weeks, once the gut has had time to adapt and strengthen its signalling to the brain.
Elcella isn’t a quick fix — just like any supplement, medicine, or lifestyle change, real, lasting change takes time. The key is staying consistent so your gut can fully reset and keep those fullness signals working naturally.
Is Elcella a drug?
No - Elcella is a food supplement, not a drug. It is designed to support your body’s natural ability to regulate appetite. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
What hormones control hunger?
Hunger regulation is influenced by a range of signals between the stomach, intestines, and brain. Hunger and appetite are controlled by several key hormones that signal your brain about energy needs and fullness. The most important include:
Ghrelin: Often called the “hunger hormone,” ghrelin is released by the stomach when it’s empty and stimulates appetite.
GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1): Released by L-cells in the intestine after eating, it promotes fullness and slows stomach emptying.
PYY (Peptide YY): Also released by intestinal L-cells, PYY reduces appetite and helps control meal size and food preferences.
Leptin: Produced by fat cells, leptin signals long-term energy stores to the brain and suppresses hunger over time.
Other hormones, like insulin and cholecystokinin (CCK), also play supporting roles. Together, these signals balance hunger, fullness, and energy intake.
Our Science
The cutting-edge science behind our approach is supported by peer-reviewed studies, published in top international research journals.
British Journal of Pharmacology, 2024
GPR84 In Physiology - Many functions in many tissues
Gut, 2022
Decoy bypass for appetite suppression in obese adults: role of synergistic nutrient sensing receptors GPR84 and FFAR4 on colonic endocrine cells
Nutrients, 2018
Effect of Obesity on the Expression of Nutrient Receptors and Satiety Hormones in the Human Colon
British Journal of Pharmacology, 2012