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| COMMERCIAL LAXATIVES |
There are three basic types of laxatives:
- STIMULANTS: these induce intestinal peristalsis and are taken for weight control
- BULKING AGENTS: mainly fiber, but also other polymers
- SOFTENERS (emollient laxatives): they either add oily material, increase water retention in the intestine, or aid mixing of water and
oil components in the fecal material.
Abuse of laxatives is a significant problem cited in the medical literature.
Problems include:
- laxative dependence (that is, stimulated peristalsis begins to replace natural peristalsis)
- potassium imbalance,
- potential damage to the intestinal tract after years of relying on them.
Laxative dependence may result, in part, from degeneration of the nerves in the intestines, dulling the natural responses that stimulate peristalsis;
however, laxative dependence may simply be a psychological dependence. Potassium imbalance, from long-term use of laxatives, especially at excessive
dosage, has been blamed for deaths of apparently otherwise healthy women. Laxatives are always mentioned in discussions of drug interactions because
of the concern that they will worsen potassium losses that may be an otherwise minor side effect of drug therapies.
A colon specialist, Dr. Paul Rousseau, warns: Take too many chemical laxatives, "and your bowel gets used to them, and your constipation can get worse,"
he says. When should you take laxatives from a bottle? "Almost never," says Dr. Rousseau.
Are commercial laxatives the same as herbal remedies? Not at all. Regular laxatives don't stimulate the colon, they irritate it. They are designed to
give the body diarrhea. They are too harsh and harm the colon.
Herbal remedies, especially carefully-formulated ones, rebuild the colon as they
cleanse it.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
If you need medical attention, consult your health care professional.
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