Friday, February 27, 2009

Harmful Ingredients in Colon Cleanse Products

By Ann Triune

In today's market, there are many kinds of colon cleanse products available. People can select colon cleansers in different form like: drinks (juices, shakes and teas), pills (capsules and tablets) or kits which are usually a set o of cleansers both in the drink and pill form. To be able to know what product to use, you must first know the basics in colon cleansing.

The Basics of Colon Cleansing

Colon cleansing is not something new. Many people have heard about it but their knowledge of it may be limited. Colon cleansing is a detoxification process that cleans out the colon as well as the intestine of unnecessary harmful build-up. In doing so, it eliminates the toxins in the digestive system that may lead to serious health issues.

Everything a person ingests passes through the intestines and the colon for digestion. Afterwards, waste is eliminated through a bowel movement. During the elimination of waste, not all of it is goes. The small amount of remaining waste gets accumulated through the years which may lead to an unhealthy colon to start with. This residual waste contains parasites, bacteria along with toxins that may cause illness and complications to one's health.

Signs That You Need Colon Cleansing

The body is a very good informant; it lets you know whenever something is amiss within it. The sad thing is that people often disregard these signs and symptoms and pass the off as nothing. By the time that people actually pay attention to the body, things have gotten much worse already. Below are common signs that may mean that you need to get your colon cleansed.

Frequent colds and recurring headaches Foul smelling stools Excess weight gain Food allergies Digestion being impaired Chronic constipation Irritable bowel syndrome Irritability and mood swings Hemorrhoids Gas, bloating and flatulence Frequent experience of fatigue and low energy Candida infection Powerful food cravings Parasites in stools Skin problems like rashes Protruding belly Bad breath Metallic tastes in mouth

Types of Colon Cleansing Products

There are different kinds of colon cleanse products available today. Choosing which one to use will depend on what works best for you and what fits your lifestyle. Basically, there are only two types of colon cleansers: herbal colon cleansers and chemical colon cleansers.

Natural or Herbal Colon Cleanser Products

Natural colon cleansers are made with herbs. It is oxygenated, meaning that it is able to dissolve the build-up in the colon. These types of products are safe to use because of the natural ingredients.

Chemical Colon Cleanser Products

This type of cleanser is made with synthesized ingredients. Chemical cleansers can easily dissolve build-up in the colon but in doing so, it also dissolves some of the helpful bacteria present in the colon.

Ingredients to Beware Of

Some common ingredients found in colon cleansers, both herbal and chemical, are actually harmful to consumers. These ingredients are helpful in melting down build-up but may cause negative side-effects. People should be wary of the following ingredients in colon cleansers:

Camauba wax Bentonite clay Gelatin Apple pectin Dicalcium phosphate Food glaze Soy Calcium carbonate Inolin High amalyse corn starch Magnesium stearate Potassium carbonate Milk Polyethylene glycol Methylcellulose Silicon dioxide Titanium dioxide Senna Fish Natural Flavors Wheat Soy Cascara Sagrada Psyllium Xantham gum

Before buying colon cleanse products, it is best that you read the label first. Try to find out if all the ingredients in the product are safe to use. It would also be a good idea to research on the product's ingredients and check feedbacks from other people who have tried the product. Once you've found one that works best for you and is safe to use, go ahead on your cleanse your way back to good health. - 16083

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