Choosing The Right Colon Cleanse

The colon plays a big role in human digestion. If it is not in optimal shape, digestion is hampered and nutrients are not absorbed properly. This leads to a wide range of conditions like constipation, gas, bloating, IBS, headaches, bad breath, allergy symptoms, PMS, fatigue, depression, irritability, frequent infections and weight gain. The colon should be thoroughly cleansed and the toxins removed to prevent any of these from happening,

There are a wide range of options for cleaning the colon. There is colon hydrotherapy and there are colon cleansing products that can be bought and used in the privacy of one's house. The sheer quantity of colon cleansing products available in the market today makes it difficult for a consumer to choose the right product. How does one choose the right product? There are independent websites that evaluate colon cleansing products based on criteria like safety, effectiveness, ease of use, associated side effects and value for money. Be wary of companies that offer free products and auto shipment. These companies ask for a potential customer's credit card number before sending the "free product." The unsuspecting customer will receive the next bottle in the mail and gets billed for charges that are not authorized. There are also dubious money back policies that make it nearly impossible for an unsatisfied customer to get his money back. Nothing in life is free.

What are the criteria for choosing the right product? Choose the preparation that suits you. The two most common kinds of preparations are capsule form and powder form. Those that are in capsule or tablet form are easier to take. No more measuring and mixing is involved. Tablets may be cheaper as they are easier to manufacture but the process may destroy some of the nutrients. Tablets are also harder to absorb.

Check what ingredients are in the product. There are colon cleansing products that may interfere with prescription medications. Choose a product that lists the ingredients used. And don't forget to see a doctor before taking any of these products to verify if there are any contraindications.

Those who intend to take colon cleansing teas and shakes should try to find out how the product tastes. It would be pointless to buy a product that will end up being discarded for its awful taste.

Is it all natural? Most colon cleansing products areherb-based and contain the likes of hoodia, eclipta, psyllium, black walnut, senna ginger, Terminalia chebula and triphala. However, there are also products that contain magnesium and bentonite. Colon cleansing is done to remove harmful metals from the body, not ingest them.