Bowtrol Colon Cleanser

Bowtrol is a dietary supplement that is used to cleanse the colon.

Bowtrol is used to cleanse the colon (large intestine). It is thought that the body can be rid of excess toxins and waste in the digestive tract by undergoing a colon cleanse. Proponents of colon cleansing say that detoxifying the body can lead to better health and improved energy. However, that there is no clear evidence that colon cleansing is safe or has any beneficial effects.

Bowtrol is made from a proprietary blend of ingredients, which means that the exact amount of each ingredient is not released by the manufacturer. The manufacturer has released the list of ingredients in Bowtrol, which includes:

• Aloes
• Bentonite clay
• Black seeds
• Cascara sagrada
• Clove
• Flax seeds
• Garlic extract
• Olive leaf extract
• Peppermint (Piperita menthe)
• Senna
• Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra)
• Thyme Oil Powder
• Turkey rhubarb
• Wormseed

Bowtrol is a capsule, and the manufacturer recommends 3 to 8 capsules a day at bedtime, starting with a low dose and increasing the dosage until the desired results are achieved. It should not cause diarrhea or other undesirable gastrointestinal symptoms, but instead should promote 2 to 3 bowel movements per day.

The manufacturer indicates that Bowtrol can safely be taken long-term, however there are no studies to support this claim.

Colon cleansing is generally not recommended for people who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). People with IBD or IBS should consult their gastroenterologist before taking any dietary supplements.

Colon cleansing is not proven to be safe or beneficial, and the laxative effect of colon cleansing products may be harmful to those who have digestive disease. Check with your healthcare provider before taking this or any supplement.

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_{Bowtrol Colon Health Support. "Bowtrol Colon Cleanse." BowtrolColonCleanse.com 2009. 12 Aug 2009.}

_{American Cancer Society, Inc. " Colon Therapy." American Cancer Society 1 Nov 2008. 24 Aug 2009.}