The claim “Cleanse 15 kilos of waste from your colon at night. The recipe is in the first comment.” is not supported by medical evidence and is a common example of clickbait.Here’s why:
- The colon does not normally store 15 kg of “waste.” In healthy people, stool is passed regularly, and the amount present in the colon at any given time is typically far less.
- There is no drink, recipe, or overnight cleanse that removes years of accumulated waste from the colon.
- Many “colon cleanse” products or recipes cause temporary diarrhoea, which mainly results in the loss of water and electrolytes, not toxins or large amounts of impacted waste.
- Using laxatives or cleansing products unnecessarily can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, abdominal cramps, and, in some cases, dependence on laxatives.
If someone is constipated, evidence-based approaches include:
- Drinking enough fluids.
- Eating more fibre (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes).
- Regular physical activity.
- Using an appropriate laxative if recommended by a healthcare professional.
A colon cleanse is only routinely performed before certain medical procedures, such as a colonoscopy, using preparations prescribed for that purpose.
Overall, the post is misleading. There is no credible evidence that an overnight recipe can remove “15 kilos of waste” from the colon or detoxify the body.
