Colon cleansing: Not so healthy, analysis says
Dr. Ranit Mishori of the Georgetown University School of Medicine and a few others examined studies on colon cleansing and published a report in the The Journal of Family Practice. If you have any capacity whatsoever for critical thinking, their findings will not shock you in the slightest. Val Willingham summarized for CNN’s The Chart blog:
Although colon cleansing has been around for centuries as a way to rid the body of unwanted toxins, the American Medical Association determined in the early 1900s that the procedure was invalid; there was no evidence to show the methods worked. And even though there still remains no solid evidence these products do what they claim, colon cleansing has been making a comeback, mainly because manufacturers claim it also helps people lose weight.
“If this method were the key to weight loss, it would be amazing. But there is no evidence that this helps people lose weight,” says Mishori. “Manufacturers don’t describe how it works. The statements are a little empty. They say it will enhance your immune system, up your metabolism, give you energy. It’s all pretty vague. Some people swear by it, but it could be a placebo effect. And companies can make these claims, because the federal government doesn’t regulate their products.”
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Investigators noted while these reports showed little evidence of colon cleansing benefits, there were a number of side effects reported following the use of these cleansing methods. Those effects included cramping, bloating, nausea, vomiting, electrolyte imbalance and renal failure. And in some cases, ingredients in these remedies were toxic.
“Some herbal preparations have also been associated with aplastic anemia and liver toxicity,” Mishori said.
MY HEAD IS REELING
WHICH WAY IS UP I DON’T KNOW ANY MORE