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Does colonic irrigation reduce the risk of colon cancer by removing toxins?
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Not a proven fact: This is not proven and in fact it can be very dangerous due to risk of perforation and also risk of sipping out normal bacteria and causing superinfection with c diff. Just increase fiber intake to 30-40 gm a day and that will keep things moving and help with keeping all toxin levels under control.
Answered 3/6/2015
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Of course not: If someone has tried to sell you something based on this false claim, consider contacting your district attorney.
Answered 1/21/2013
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