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A member asked:
I purchased tea for colon cleanse is that safe?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Colon Cleanse: Safe, yes. Helpful, no. Waste of money, yes.
Answered 1/29/2015
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Likely just laxative: Most of these teas contain senna (cascara), which is a natural stimulant laxative. It is fine to use once in a while for occasional constipation, but chronic use can cause your colon to become dependent on the chemical to move at all. There really isn't anything in there "cleansing" your colon. Just making you have a bowel movement.
Answered 2/9/2015
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