Colonix is a commercially available herbal colon cleansing product. It is a product of Dr. Natura and has been labeled the best colon cleansing product by several surveys. It is a fiber-based supplement with a blend of 40 different natural herbs, each of which plays a different role in the colon cleansing program. Colonix works in three coordinated processes that work in harmony with each other. These are the Intestinal Cleaner, Parasite Cleaner, and Kleri Tea. The main goal is to cleanse and detoxify the colon and maintain a bowel movement at least 3 times a day. The main component of Colonix is psyllium husk.
It is an intestinal cleanser and works as a bulking agent, but shows addictive characteristics. Other ingredients are senna, mint, fennel seed, papaya, alfalfa, aloe vera, flax seed and licorice root are few to name. Psyllium husk is a fiber and acts on the phenomenon of absorbing water and swelling within the colon producing mucilage, this mucilage has adhesive characteristics and adheres to toxic matter in the colon. This can cause severe abdominal pain as there are contractions in the body that cleanse the colon. It can be very painful for the person using colonix as it creates restlessness and discourages the person from doing normal routine work.
Colonix has several side effects, since its main component, psyllium husk, is not advisable if the patient suffers from diverticulosis. It is also advisable not to take more than two tablespoons of psyllium a day. According to various reviews, colonix users have reported constant to chronic headaches. Psyllium also tends to lower the body’s blood sugar levels and can have adverse effects on the patient with diabetes. Apart from this, various side effects associated with colonix based on use by various users are bloating, constipation, weight gain, diarrhea, abdominal pain, discomfort during contractions, development of allergies, and skin rashes.
Few people have become more constipated after using colonix due to an inadequate supply of water to the body. Water is a very important solvent and should be taken in as much as possible. Each and every colon cleansing product has side effects and sequelae. Side effects can have an irreversible negative effect on health. Therefore, the selection of the product by yourself should be made after a comparative study and under the guidance of an expert dietician.
