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

• Mason Natural Colon Herbal Cleanser

• Rating: B-
• Company: Mason Natural
• Specs: Lab Report
• Site: www.masonnatural.com

Colon cleansing is at the crux of optimal colon health: without it, you risk irregularity and unforeseen health problems, such as a colon infection.

But Mason Natural Advanced Colon Cleanser claims it can naturally drive toxins and waste out of the colon, preventing this from ever happening. The key to this supplement is its all-natural formula, free of preservatives and artificial colors--additives that actually worsen bowel irregularity.

By using it every day as instructed, Mason promises it can naturally support colon function and optimize the health of your colon. Better yet, it's free of any animal-derived products, making this ideal for vegetarians.

What ingredients are in Mason Natural Advanced Colon Cleanser? Mason Natural Advanced Colon Cleanser contains lactobacillus sporagens, cascara sagrada, senna, cayenne, fennel, aloe and licorice.

Do the ingredients in Mason Natural Advanced Colon Cleanser aid in colon cleansing? Yes. According to the Mayo Clinic, multiple human trials show that lactobacillus can eliminate harmful bacteria--which colon cleansers commonly refer to as "toxins"--from the vaginal canal, which can cause bacterial vaginosis, or a vaginal infection. Subsequent studies also show lactobacillus may improve symptoms caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition marked by frequent episodes of constipation, diarrhea and stomach upset.

According to a 2001 report in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, cascara sagrada also contains laxative activity, and can expel waste from the digestive tract--but it's rarely safe. The report indicated cascara sagrada can cause numerous side effects and complications, the most serious being an increased risk for colorectal cancer.

Is Mason Natural Advanced Colon Cleanser safe? No. Cascara sagrada is potentially dangerous, and can cause violent diarrhea, stomach upset, vomiting and dizziness. It is also carcinogenic, and may increase a person's risk for colorectal cancer. If you are at risk for colorectal cancer, this supplement may be unsafe to take.

Verdict: Want to improve the health of your colon? This colon cleanser can actually worsen it. The ingredients in this supplement have been shown to promote bowel movements, however, which is key to optimal colon cleansing.