Swanson Colon Essentials Is absolutely wonderful. It has helped my digestion and my whole system in general." ~product review by Mdm Ho, Singapore

The main function of the colon, or the large intestine, is to extract water and salt from solid waste before they are eliminated from the body. Most of the absorption of nutrients from food is done by the small intestines. Good bacteria in the colon help break down the remaining nutrients from unabsorbed waste fefore it is finally passed out.

If it the colon is not able to do its job properly, all types of problems will arise. Some "colon cleansing" formulas sold in the market are nothing more than laxatives. The manufacturers claim that using them will "eliminate toxins from the body". This is not the case, and doctors will tell you that you should only use a laxative if you are constipated. Worse still are those who encourage you to pump liquids such as coffee into the colon using a tube ("colonic irrigation"). This is an unnecessary and dangerous practice that can result in severe injuries such as punctured intestines.

The truth is that the colon is a very sensitive organ, and we should take great care not to disrupt the delicate balance it needs to function correctly.

Swanson Colon Essentials is here to help. Not a fiber product or a colon 'cleanser', this unique formula is a holistic blend of select dietary ingredients known to nourish and defend the cells and tissues of the lower gastro-intestinal tract. It combines herbal extracts with focused minerals and antioxidant vitamins for specialized nutritional support, together with good bacteria to help stablize the colon functions. Chief among these natural components is garlic extract to strengthen the essential mucus membranes, bee propolis for its trace mineral content, and turmeric, to strengthen the muscle function of the intestinal walls.

Finally acidophilus helps help restore the good bacteria, especially after you have been on a course of antibiotics or other medication which can severly deplete the gut's natural colonies of good bacteria.