How safe is Dual Action Cleanse? I just started taking it be

[cberilgen]

My grandmother survived colon cancer about 5 years ago. I want to do all I can to prevent it. I figured I would start by eating healthier and adding more fiber and water to my diet. I also just started taking dual action cleanse. I got it from walmart, so i didn't pay a ton of money for it. Is it safe?

[usabilitylab]

Taking stimulant laxatives* isn't a good idea - even if they are natural.
The best prevention is a diet that is high in fiber, fruits and vegetables, low in animal products, and a lifestyle that includes regular excercise.

Plain old fiber is the best "cleaner" of your colon available, it sweeps things along through your intestinal tract. . . . and while its found in many foods, metamucil (or the walmart brand) can be taken in addition to a diet that includes plenty of fruits and veggies to increase your fiber intake.

*herbs such as senna, cascara sagrada, turkish rhubarb, etc. . .

[imtn2]

It may be safe but these cleansers have not been shown to have any health benefit whatsoever.

Have a look at the wiki article and check the sources: hxxp: en. wikipedia. org / wiki / Body_cleansing#Colon_cleansing

[clarkguy]

Some herbal mixtures have negative effects on the body, there's really nothing to suggest that these products do the things they claim to do and of course could just as easily increase your risk factor.

Eating a healthy diet with plenty of fibre is the best (and safest) thing you can do.

[anott]

As long as you have no other medical conditions you should be fine. I don't think you should take it long term with out a break though. If you do get off of the dual action cleanse don't do it suddenly or you might get constipated. Try tapering off.
EDIT: Make sure you follow the directions. It's not a good idea to take laxatives long term. Except bulk forming ones like psyllium.
If you want to prevent colon cancer, vitamin D is one of the best ways to do that. The research coming out on vitamin D is amazing. Just do a Google video search for vitamin D and cancer and you will see how profound it is. 20 years from now all Doctors will be recommending vitamin D for their patients. Vitamin D activates the most innate part of the immune system. Vitamin D seems to fight many types of cancers not just colon cancer. I personally take 10,000 IU a day which is regarded as the tolerable upper limit (for now). It's almost impossible to overdose. Hope that helps you.