Is It Good to Do a Colon Cleanse When Starting a Diet?

Colon cleansing may or may not be good for diets

Colon Cleansing is Essential

According to Dr. Aundrea Adams, a naturopathic nutrition consultant, colon cleansing can remove 10 to 25 pounds of fecal matter from the colon. In addition, Adams asserts that an unhealthy colon can contribute to unhealthy weight gain. This, he said, makes it a key step to perform before starting a diet.

Colon Cleansing is Unnecessary

WebMD's Dr. Matthew Hoffman says that there is no evidence that colon cleansing works for dieting, or for anything else. The lack of evidence is echoed by the July 22, 2008 issue of Harvard Medical School's "Healthbeat," which adds that the reasoning manufacturers give to explain colon cleansing is usually flawed.

Bottom Line

While some may believe colon cleansing is good to do before starting a diet, there is no specific research on the matter. If you choose to do a colon cleanse before starting a diet, you may be going to a lot of trouble for something totally unnecessary.