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

• NSI Colon Cleanse

• Rating: C
• Company: Nutraceutical Sciences Institute
• Specs: Lab Report
• Site: www.gonsi.com

Most colon cleansers claim to “cleanse” the colon by forcing the removal of harmful waste from the colon. But not with NSI Colon Cleanse. This all-natural—and laxative-rich formula—claims to detoxify the colon by increasing the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, speeding up stool elimination and preventing the buildup of intestinal toxins, which can reportedly lead to poor colon function.

Not surprisingly, its main ingredient is cascara sagrada, an ingredient reported to improve the function of the colon. According to recent reports, cascara sagrada is extremely effective for eliminating waste in the colon—but it's also medically dangerous to take.

Taken daily, as directed, it reportedly produces results within days, with full detoxification seen after weeks of use. Although this kit doesn't contain the laxative senna, which is commonly used in detoxification kits, some reports say it may be even more effective.

What ingredients are in Nature's Secret Ultimate Cleanse? Ultimate Cleanse contains calcium, iodine, alfalfa, fenugreek, finger, dandelion, fennel, yarrow flower, Siberian ginseng extract, green tea extract, hawthorn berries, horsetail herb, licorice, marshmallow, mint, red clover top, red raspberry, safflower oil, skullcap herb, burdock, chickweed, mullein, papaya, black cohosh, cayenne, club moss, Irish moss, plantain herb, slippery elm, yellow dock, ginkgo biloba extract, milk thistle extract, echinacea angustifolia powder, calcium carbonate, cascara sagrada, fennel, psyllium, ginger, acacia gum, alfalfa, apple pectin, apple powder, barley rice, beet, glucomannan, gum karaya, lemon peel, mint, oat bran, red raspberry, slippery elm, lactobacillus acidophilus, chlorella and guar gum.

Do the ingredients in Nature's Secret Ultimate Cleanse cleanse the colon? There is sufficient evidence it can. According to About.com, cascara sagrada contains compounds called anthraquinones which can help promote the evacuation of waste from the colon, which can speed up its detoxification. It also contains green tea extract, which contains antioxidants called polyphenols—agents health experts believe can help detoxify the body and prevent cellular damage. Guar gum, lactobacillus acidophilus and milk thistle extract also aid in the elimination of waste, making it ideal for colon cleansing.

Is Nature's Secret Ultimate Cleanse safe? There may be some health risks associated with this supplement. According to recent reports, cascara sagrada may cause dehydration, irregular heartbeat and stomach cramps. It can also worsen gas production.

Verdict: If you're looking for a supplement that will truly “clean” your colon, Nature's Secret Ultimate Cleanse is an ideal choice. Several of its ingredients have been shown to speed up waste evacuation from the colon, which can help “detoxify” the colonic walls.