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Do colon cleansings work?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: There is no need for and no benefit of doing colon cleansings. Your colon cleanses itself by having bowel movements. There is no buildup of toxins anywhere in the colon. Colon cleansings are unnecessary and can be unhealthy. Stick with a high-fiber diet for good colon health! Good luck.

Answered 5/16/2017

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