Colon Cleansing and Detox Supplements
Clarify Pro contains several colon cleansing ingredients that work well, including cascara sagrada, buckthorn and apple pectin. Apple pectin helps to bind heavy metals so they are more easily escorted from the body.
This detoxing formula additionally contains rhubarb and senna. Combined with the cascara sagrada, this may be too much of a stimulant for those with sensitive colons so I'd suggest reading about Triphala instead if you have colon issues such as IBS or diveryticulitis.
However, even triphala can cause side effects such as diarrhea or gastrointestinal distress (gas and bloating) if the dosage is too high. I think it typically best to start low and work your way up on detoxing supplements, as a rule.
The Clarify Pro formula also contains a probiotic blend, which I feel is a very good idea. Probiotics are extremely helpful in helping the body maintain eliminatory balance.
Other Ingredients include:
Licorice root - May cause high blood pressure in some individuals and potassium loss. If this is a concern, please discuss with your doctor.
Psyllilum and Oat Fiber - The main caution I usually issue with adding a lot of fiber is that you need to hydrate! Make sure you are drinking sufficient fluids while on a cleanse.
Ginger and Fennel - I like seeing these ingredients in a detox formula or colon cleansing supplement because they may help reduce detox symptoms such as digestive distress, gas, bloating or nausea.
Alfalfa - I personally don't do well with alfalfa supplements though I have no problem with organic alfalfa sprouts. Symptoms I would look for that might signal alfalfa sensitivity would include intestinal pain and a feeling like the inside of the intestinal wall is raw. Most people don't experience this, I've learned. My system is very sensitive.
Goldenseal - A spectacularly potent herb, goldenseal is antimicrobial and helpful not only for ridding the body of toxins in a general sense but specifically helpful in purifiying the kidneys and urinary tract.
Goldenseal herb is quite potent and I don't personally recommend taking a lot of it more than a week at a time. Best to take a little break. However, since goldenseal herb is only one of many ingredients in the Clarify Pro formula, it may be possible to take longer.
Does this feel like a detox formula that might hold promise for you? If so, please learn more about detoxing with Clarify and Triphala here.
What Detoxing is Not
The most important thing I can say to you about detoxification and internal cleansing is that it is NOT a quick fix for a bad lifestlye.
The body detox information presented here is, at best, a temporary measure for better health.
I must preface this recommendation by saying that any comprehensive, full body detox will contain herbs that may require education to avoid all potential side effects.
In general, the more different ingredients any formula contains, the more potential for drug interactions as well as allergic reactions or side effects.
If you are on prescription drugs for any condition, you should check for drug interactions with EVERY ingredient in a given detox program or cleanse. Also, if you have allergic tendencies, the same rule applies.
Also, read over again the cautions I list on the general detox information page here.
Additional Articles on Detoxing:
Colon Cleansing
Heavy Metal Detoxing
Parasites Information
Detoxing Disclaimer: Any detox program with multiple ingredients poses an increased risk of allergic reaction or prescription drug interaction.
Please discuss all ingredients with your doctor. Be wise with your health.
