Popular Supplements for Cleansing and Digestion

Many people are turning to supplements to help them stay healthy. There are many supplements designed to help cleanse your body and aid your digestion. There are whole body cleanses, fiber supplements, colon care products, liver cleanses, enzymes, probiotics, Flax seeds, and digestive teas.

Whole body cleanses rid your body of toxins and help you to feel energized, refreshed and rejuvenated. Popular whole body cleanses include QuickTrimâ FastCleanseÔ, Nature's Secretâ Acai Power Berry Pure-Body Cleanseä, Health Plusâ Inc. Super Colon Cleanseâ, and GNC Preventative Nutritionâ Complete Body Cleansing Program.

Fiber supplements are used in weight loss programs, to help regulate your colon, and as part of a healthy diet. Popular fiber products include Natural Brandä Fiber Soft Chews, Natural Brandä Super Fiber, Metamucilâ Fiber, Benefiberâ Fiber Supplement, and Fiber Choiceâ Fiber Supplement.

Colon care supplements are used to promote healthy elimination and to help rid the body of waste products. Popular colon care products include Health Plusâ Inc. Super Colon Cleanse, GNC Preventative Nutritionâ Colon Care Formula, Natural Brandä Colon Pureä Unflavored, Natural Brandä Psyllium Seed Husk, and Health Plusâ Inc. Super Colon Cleanseâ.

The liver is an important organ when it comes to our health. A properly functioning liver has many health benefits including weight control. The liver can easily become blocked with waste products. Certain foods, natural supplements and liver tonics can help to cleanse the liver and keep it healthy. Popular liver cleanses include GNC Herbal Plus Standardizedâ Milk Thistle, GNC Preventive Nutritionâ Liver Formula, Liveriteâ LiverAid, and Health Plusâ Inc. Liver Cleanseâ.

Probiotics are live microorganisms that many believe are healthy for your digestion. You may hear them referred to as "healthy bacteria". Probiotics are often used to prevent and also to treat certain diseases such as colitis. Probiotics can be found in certain foods, and in supplements. Foods that contain probiotics include yogurt, soy beverages, fermented and unfermented milk, miso, tempeh, and some types of juices.

Flax seeds have been shown to lower cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure. There are many varieties of flax seeds including brown, yellow or gold. Preliminary studies show that flaxseed may help in the fight against heart disease, breast cancer and diabetes.

Digestive teas are used to aid in digestion and to relief constipation. Chamomile tea is good for digestive ailments. Other teas that have been used for good digestion include Oolong tea and Peppermint and fennel-based teas.

Sources:

Dr. Sandra Cabot's Liver Doctor http://www.liverdoctor.com/index.php?page=liver-detoxification

An Introduction to Probiotics NCCAM http://nccam.nih.gov/health/probiotics/