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It names berberine, chromium picolinate, alpha-lipoic acid, plant sterols, and inulin or fiber blends as the common contents
People at Risk The risk of adverse effects is especially high in people with [70+]: Digestive conditions (Crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis) A history of bowel surgery Severe hemorrhoids Kidney, heart, and liver disease Allergy to coffee The FDA only approves colon cleansing to prepare for medical procedures and has issued several letters warning about unapproved uses
Oxidative stress, which increases with age, depletes the levels of glutathione