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At what age is it a good idea to get a colon cleanse?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Never: Good diet and fluid intake are all that your colon needs to stay healthy. Avoid tobacco and excessive alcohol. Get colonoscopy after 50 yrs old. Artificial cleansing techniques such as enemas or laxatives are useless biologically in a healthy person, and may be quite dangerous.

Answered 6/29/2013

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