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A 36-year-old female asked:

I read on internet ads about colon cleansing products which i am scared to try. does our body really needs colon cleanse? i have good bowel function.

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Dr. You Sung Sanganswered

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 33 years experience

Probably not: I personally believe it is not woth the money and doubt it's long-term usefulness.

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