Is it good to detoxify and cleanse the intestines? What medicine should I take?

There is absolutely no need for normal healthy people to deliberately do the so-called "detoxification and bowel cleansing", and they should not just buy and consume bowel cleansing medicines on the market. If you really have abnormal intestinal defecation or medical needs, you must first see a professional doctor for evaluation before taking the medicine according to the doctor's instructions. Don't believe the gimmicks advertised on the Internet.

A while ago, I accompanied my aunt to go to the gastroenterology department for a review. She had believed what was said in the live broadcast that "defecation can improve the appearance and slim down the belly." She drank the intestinal cleansing tea of ​​a certain Internet celebrity for more than three months. At the beginning, she had diarrhea every day and her stomach deflated quickly. Later, no matter how much she drank, there was no reaction. Instead, she could not pass stool for three or four days. The acne on her face grew more and more. After a colonoscopy, the intestinal wall turned black. The doctor said that if she drinks it again, there is a risk of disease.

Some people may say that after taking intestinal enzymes last time, my breath became lighter and my stomach was not bloated, right? In fact, if you look carefully at the ingredient list of this type of product, you will find that it either contains stimulant laxatives such as senna and rhubarb, or a large amount of cooling ingredients. To put it bluntly, it forces intestinal peristalsis and excretion, and most of what is excreted is water and electrolytes, which are not "toxins" at all. The "feces" promoted by the merchants itself is a false concept. The intestines of normal people have their own metabolic rhythms, and defecation once every 1-3 days is within the normal range. There is no "old feces" piled up on the intestinal wall.

Of course, this does not mean that colon cleansing is completely useless. For example, before undergoing colonoscopy or intestinal surgery, the intestines must be completely emptied. In this case, doctors will prescribe regular polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder. Drinking it according to the dosage can gently empty the intestines without irritating the intestinal mucosa. However, this is a short-term use in a medical setting. There has never been a clinical guideline that healthy people should regularly cleanse and detoxify the intestines.

If you really have long-term defecation difficulties and bloating, don’t buy intestinal cleansing pills on your own. Adjust your diet first, eat more high-fiber foods such as celery and mushrooms, drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water every day, and take time to walk more. Most people can improve within a week or so. If you really need medication, give priority to laxatives that do not irritate the intestines, such as lactulose and polyethylene glycol, and be sure to follow the doctor’s instructions and follow the course of treatment. Do not increase the amount yourself.

In fact, the intestines are like a small conveyor belt with its own rhythm. If you have nothing to do, just kick it to speed up its rotation. Over time, its own power will be exhausted. If you don't kick it, it will not move, but it will cause more serious constipation problems. There is really no need to ruin your body for the gimmicks of merchants.