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2. Are colon cleanses necessary? Experts weigh in on potential ...

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   In recent years, colon cleansing supplements have grown in popularity. These types of cleanse products promise a range of health benefits, from weight loss to feeling more energized.. Colon ...

3. Colon cleansing - Wikipedia

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   Colon cleansing, also known as colon therapy, colon hydrotherapy, a colonic, or colonic irrigation, encompasses a number of alternative medical therapies claimed to ...

4. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Site of action: colon; Onset of action: 6–10 hours; Examples: senna, bisacodyl [3] Prolonged use of stimulant laxatives can create drug dependence by damaging the colon's haustral folds, making users less able to move feces through their colon on their own. A study of patients with chronic constipation found that 28% of chronic stimulant ...

5. Rectal administration - Wikipedia

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   Enema equipment for introducing a large amount of fluid into the colon via the rectum. Rectal administration (colloquially known as boofing or plugging ) uses the rectum as a route of administration for medication and other fluids, which are absorbed by the rectum's blood vessels , [ Note 1 ] and flow into the body's circulatory system , which ...

6. Lactulose - Wikipedia

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   Lactulose helps trap the ammonia (NH 3) in the colon and bind to it. [16] It does this by using gut flora to acidify the colon, transforming the freely diffusible ammonia into ammonium ions ( NH + 4 ), which can no longer diffuse back into the blood. [ 17 ]

7. 6 Benefits of Taking Metformin (Besides Weight Loss) - AOL

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   2. Alleviates Hunger. Metformin improves how well your cells respond to insulin. This helps regulate your blood sugar levels and manage spikes in insulin that can trigger hunger and food cravings.