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Can i take castor oil as a purging agent? and after that purging can i then take another detox right after specifically to help me with bloating, weight loss etc? if i cannot take the detox soon after, when is it adviceable to take the detox ?

Q: can i take castor oil as a purging agent? and after that purging can i then take another detox right after specifically to help me with bloating, weight loss etc? if i cannot take the detox soon after, when is it adviceable to take the detox ?

: There are no known benefits of “detox”. So avoid both. Best weight loss is to do the DASH diet. Set calories so you will lose till u e at goal weight.

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There are no known benefits of “detox”. So avoid both. Best weight loss is to do the DASH diet. Set calories so you will lose till u e at goal weight.

Answered 5/31/2021

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A member asked:

Can i take castor oil as a purging agent? and after that purging can i then take another detox right after specifically to help me with bloating, weight loss etc? if i cannot take the detox soon after, when is it adviceable to take the detox ?

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