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Total Colon Wellness

Bio Nutrition
4.4
(42 ratings)
Milk Thistle 10 mg
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Score 30.0

Primarily a harsh colon cleanse with ineffective doses of liver-supporting herbs, poorly suited for genuine detoxification or skin health goals.

Quantity: 60 Tablet(s)Servings size: 1 Tablet(s) (60 servings)
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Skin Health

Score 30.0

Primarily a harsh colon cleanse with ineffective doses of liver-supporting herbs, poorly suited for genuine detoxification or skin health goals.

Analysis

Bio Nutrition's Total Colon Wellness contains a vast array of ingredients, most notably a high concentration of stimulant laxatives such as Senna, Cascara Sagrada, Cape Aloe, Buckthorn, and Turkey Rhubarb. While these promote bowel movements and can clear the colon, this mechanism is more akin to a purgative than a holistic 'detoxification' that supports the liver and other bodily systems. Crucially, the amounts of Milk Thistle (10mg) and Dandelion (15mg), which are vital for liver detoxification, are far below clinically effective doses. The presence of multiple proprietary blends (Probiotic, Wholefood, Soothing) without transparency on ingredient quantities is a major drawback, preventing an accurate assessment of their benefits. For skin health, the connection is tenuous; while a healthy gut can indirectly benefit skin, aggressive laxative use can disrupt the gut microbiome and nutrient absorption, potentially harming rather than improving skin.

Pros
  • Includes a Proprietary Probiotic Blend, which can be beneficial for gut health.
  • Contains a wide variety of traditional herbs, though their efficacy at given doses is questionable.
Cons
  • Relies heavily on stimulant laxatives (Senna, Cascara Sagrada, Cape Aloe, etc.), which can lead to dependency, cramping, and electrolyte imbalances with prolonged use, rather than promoting sustainable detoxification.
  • The doses of key liver-supporting ingredients like Milk Thistle (10mg) and Dandelion (15mg) are extremely low, making them ineffective for meaningful liver detoxification.
  • Extensive use of proprietary blends obscures the actual quantities of many ingredients, making it impossible to verify therapeutic doses.
  • The product's focus on aggressive colon cleansing does not directly or sustainably support skin health, and could potentially be detrimental to nutrient absorption.
Warnings
  • The high concentration of stimulant laxatives can lead to bowel dependency, severe dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance if used improperly or for extended periods.
  • Individuals with digestive disorders, pregnant or nursing women, and those on medications should avoid this product without medical supervision.
  • The term 'detoxification' is often misused in products relying solely on laxatives, as true detoxification involves complex metabolic processes primarily in the liver and kidneys.
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Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Senna extract 175 mg
Cascara Sagrada extract 100 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Hydroxide) 50 mg
Bentonite Clay 50 mg
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) 30 mg
Dandelion 15 mg
Turkey Rhubarb 10 mg
Buckthorn 10 mg
Milk Thistle extract 10 mg
Cape Aloe 10 mg
Black Walnut 10 mg
Clove extract 10 mg
Worm Wood extract 10 mg
Golden Seal 10 mg
Cayenne Pepper 10 mg
Proprietary Soothing Blend 100 mg
Proprietary Wholefood Blend 100 mg
Proprietary Probiotic Blend 150 mg
Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Categories
Milk Thistle 20.0
The product technically contains Milk Thistle, but at an extremely low dose (10mg) that is therapeutically insignificant for liver support. Therefore, as a Milk Thistle product within its collection, it performs very poorly due to its negligible contribution of this key ingredient.
Goals
Skin Health 35.0
While gut health can influence skin health, this product's aggressive laxative action can disrupt the gut microbiome and potentially lead to nutrient malabsorption, which could negatively impact skin over time. The low dose of Vitamin C and the lack of other skin-specific nutrients mean it offers very little direct benefit for skin health, making its claims for this goal largely unfounded.
Detoxification 25.0
This product's approach to detoxification is almost entirely focused on colon purging through stimulant laxatives, which is not a sustainable or comprehensive method for systemic detoxification. The crucial liver-supporting ingredients like Milk Thistle and Dandelion are present in negligible amounts, making the product ineffective for true liver or systemic detoxification beyond temporary bowel evacuation.
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