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

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   Proponents of colon cleansing claim that it can help rid the body of toxins, boost energy, promote weight loss, experience fewer headaches, and reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. However ...

3. Colon cleansing - Wikipedia

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   As the colon normally expels waste, colon cleansing is generally unneeded. [12] [13] Colonic irrigation can disrupt the bowel's normal flora, and, if done frequently, can result in electrolyte depletion with dehydration. [13] Rare but severe adverse events have been rectal perforation, [14] as well as amoebic infection, from poorly sterilised ...

4. Laxative - Wikipedia

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   Lubricant laxatives are substances that coat the stool with slippery lipids and decrease colonic absorption of water so the stool slides through the colon more easily. Lubricant laxatives also increase the weight of stool and decrease intestinal transit time. [9] Properties. Site of action: colon; Onset of action: 6–8 hours; Example: mineral ...

5. Are laxatives for weight loss safe? - AOL

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   Different laxatives can work better for different people. If you're pregnant or have any health conditions, it's a good idea to ask your healthcare provider which laxative (if any) they recommend ...

6. Sodium picosulfate - Wikipedia

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   [5] [6] This compound is a stimulant laxative and increases peristalsis in the gut. [5] [7] Sodium picosulfate is typically prescribed in a combined formulation with magnesium citrate, an osmotic laxative. This combination is a highly effective laxative, often prescribed to patients for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopies. [5] [8]

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