Buyer's Guide To
Colon Cleanser Products
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• Dual Action Cleanse

• Rating: C+
• Company: Cellular Research
• Specs: Lab Report
• Site: www.dualactioncleanse.com

Dual Action Cleanse is a two-part colon cleansing system that claims to maximize bowel elimination safely and naturally while removing dangerous toxins from the colon, which can cause headaches, weight gain and even irregular bowel movements. Dual Action Cleanse names its two-part cleansing process Colon Clear and Total Body Purifier, with its own specialized set of ingredients intended to maximize toxin and waste elimination. Dual Action Cleanse's spokesperson Klee Irwin won't say how fast it can eliminate these "toxins", however--he just claims the numerous testimonials reported on Dual Action Cleanse's website is enough proof it can work.

What ingredients are in Dual Action Cleanse? Dual Action Cleanse's Colon Clear Formula contains fennel seed, alfalfa leaf, apple pectin, beet root, lemon peel, mint leaf, slippery elm bark, gum karaya, turnip, garlic, oat bran, apple powder, barley rice fiber, acacia gum, red raspberry leaf, lactobacillus acidophilus, guar gum and Pau D'Arco root. Dual Action Cleanse's Total Body Purifier Formula contains alfalfa, ginger, dandelion, fennel seed, green tea extract, marshmallow root, peppermint leaf, red raspberry leaf, gingko biloba extract, echinacea angustifolia leaf extract, cayenne fruit, yellow dock root, fenugreek seed, eleuthero, yarrow flower, hawthorn berries, horsetail herb, licorice root, red clover leaf, safflower oil, burdock root, chickweed leaf, mullein leaf, papaya leaf, black cohosh root, Irish moss, Pacific kelp, plantain herb, slippery elm bark, milk thistle seed extract, club moss and beet root.

Do the ingredients in Dual Action Cleanse promote colon cleansing? There isn't any clinical evidence any of its ingredients help eliminate intestinal toxins, but it appears to be fairly effective for eliminating excess waste. According to WebMD.com, guar gum contains laxative properties because of its ability to draw moisture to stools, making it easier to pass. But this is rarely free of side effects--diarrhea, loose stools and increased gas are commonly reported side effects. According to Drugs.com, gum karaya also draws water to the stool and can cause it to swell to up to 100 times its original volume, causing immediate evacuation in the bowel. Many of Dual Action Cleanse's other ingredients are also rich in fiber, which also promotes stool elimination.

Is Dual Action Cleanse safe? Although considered generally safe, Dual Action Cleanse is not free of side effects. The most commonly reported side effects include increased gas production, diarrhea, loose stools and stomach cramps. According to WebMD.com, guar gum may also block the esophagus, preventing people from getting enough oxygen.

Verdict: Dual Action Cleanse spokesperson Klee Irwin isn't shy about promoting this product, but it lacks several key ingredients that promote the elimination of intestinal toxins--in fact, none of its ingredients are effective for colon cleansing. It can make it easier to have more bowel movements, however.