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

• Bowltrol

• Rating: C
• Company: Natural Products Association
• Specs: Lab Report
• Site: www.bowtrolcoloncleanse.com

Bowtrol is a natural colon cleanser that claims to assist in speedy stool elimination, which reportedly cleanses the organs involved in the elimination process, namely the colon. By taking its herbally-enhanced supplement every day--and sipping plenty of water--it supposedly helps deliver "good" intestinal flora to the gastrointestinal tract, causing immediate toxin and waste elimination. There's also another benefit: Bowtrol also reportedly improves colon health, acting as a buffer against your risk for colon cancer.

What ingredients are in Bowtrol? Bowtrol contains a proprietary blend of Chinese rhubarb root powder, cascara sagrada bark powder, bentonite clay, cape aloe, flax seed powder, senna, slippery elm bark, wormwood, black cumin seed, olive leaf extract, thyme leaf powder, garlic extract 15:1, organic cloves powder and peppermint leaf.

Does Bowtrol cleanse the colon? There is some evidence Bowtrol may speed up waste evacuation. According to the National Institutes of Heath (NIH), senna is medically classified as a stimulant laxative, a type of laxative that stimulates the nerve cells of the bowel to encourage quick waste evacuation. For short-term use, senna has been proven clinically effective for treating constipation, but the NIH warns consumers not to take it for more than one week--long term use can cause dependance, which can make constipation worse. Cascara sagrada bark powder is also classified as a stimulant laxative and carries the same risks and benefits.

Is Bowtrol safe? Although short term use yields fairly safe results, it still carries the risk of some mild to serious gastrointestinal side effects. These side effects include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach irritation and mild to strong stomach cramps. It can also affect your body's electrolyte levels, which can adversely affect your heart.

Verdict: Although there is some evidence it can “speed up” waste evacuation, it has never been clinically proven to eliminate toxins in the colon or digestive tract. There's also the risk of potentially dangerous side effects which can affect your heart.