Buyer's Guide To
Colon Cleanser Products
What Everyone Needs to Know About Colon Health

• Easy Colon Cleanse

• Rating: C
• Company: Only Natural
• Specs: Lab Report
• Site: www.onlynaturalinc.com

Though most health experts blame constipation on poor eating habits, Easy Colon Cleanse says the real cause are intestinal toxins, which can worsen digestive function. Over time, these toxins can build up and give way to numerous health problems, such as headaches, bloating and persistent diarrhea—or at least that's what they claim can happen. The solution: their easy-to-swallow, nutritionally-formulated capsules, which provide quick, sustainable relief to the digestive tract.

What ingredients are in Easy Colon Cleanse? Easy Colon Cleanse contains magnesium hydroxide, cascara sagrada extract, senna extract, buckthorn, turkey rhubarb, yellow dock, black walnut hulls, wormwood, cloves, bentonite clay, a detoxifying blend of milk thistle, dandelion root and burdock, a fiber blend of flaxseed, oat bran and psyllium husk, a soothing blend of fennel seed, peppermint leaf, marshmallow root, elm bark and aloe leaf, and a replenishing blend of lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus.

Do the ingredients in Easy Colon Cleanse help cleanse the colon? Yes—but these key ingredients can also worsen some gastrointestinal problems. According to About.com, one of Easy Colon Cleanse's key ingredients, cascara sagrada, may contain a dangerous compound called anthraquinone, which can produce a dangerous laxative effect in the body. Regular use of cascara sagrada has been linked to several serious health conditions, including hepatitis and colorectal cancer.

Senna may also be dangerous, although it is an effective toxin eliminator. According to the medical website WebMD.com, senna may cause some serious side effects even with moderate use. Some of these side effects include stomach pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps and even confusion.

Is Easy Colon Cleanse safe? Easy Colon Cleanse may cause serious side effects. Indicated side effects include severe cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, irregular heartbeat and laxative dependency. People with a history of heart, gastrointestinal or blood problems should exercise extreme caution before taking this supplement.

Verdict: Although Easy Colon Cleanse may promote faster, softer bowel movements and eliminate some toxins, it may not be safe for regular use. Consumers run the risk of developing a laxative dependency with use of this supplement, which can worsen their constipation.