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Are acia berry and green tea extract colon cleanse effective?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Colon cleansing: Is not necessary. It is a scam and can actually create problems. Eating a high fiber diet and drinking 80-100 oz caffeine free/alcohol free fluid daily is all you need and a whole lot cheaper and safer. Do not waste your money on colon cleansing or risk your health for that matter.

Dr Weisman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/9/2014

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