That claim is not medically credible. A healthy colon does not normally contain 15 kilograms (about 33 pounds) of accumulated “waste” that needs to be removed overnight.
If the goal is to relieve constipation, safer measures include:
- Prunes or kiwifruit for fiber and naturally occurring compounds that can help bowel movements.
- Adequate fluids throughout the day.
- Gradually increasing fiber from vegetables, fruits, beans, oats, and whole grains.
- Regular physical activity.
- If these aren’t enough, ask a pharmacist or doctor about an appropriate constipation treatment.
Avoid extreme “colon detox” recipes, enemas, or large doses of laxatives unless medically advised. They can cause dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, and other complications.
If constipation is accompanied by severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, significant abdominal swelling, blood in the stool, or inability to pass stool or gas, seek medical care promptly.
There is no safe overnight recipe that removes 15 kg of colon waste.
