I received the an e-mail from Health Canada several hours ago that contained the following message:
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Health Canada is advising consumers that the unauthorized product “Complete
7-Day Cleanse” is being recalled because it contains a number of active
ingredients with a combined effect that may pose serious health risks.
“Complete 7-Day Cleanse” is a multi-ingredient natural health product
promoted for “cleansing” or removing toxins from the body.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2010/2010_19-eng.php
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According to Health Canada, the product in question contains laxatives and diuretics. Health Canada writes that, "This combination of ingredients may increase the laxative or diuretic impact of the product and pose a risk of dehydration and/or electrolyte imbalance."
Cleanses have been growing in popularity in recent years as a way of ridding the body of alleged "toxins." An individual chooses to avoid consuming certain products for a specified amount of time.
The benefits of cleanses at the moment are mostly anecdotal. If you are thinking of doing a cleanse, it is always best to consult a health care practitioner first.
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