is triphala a detoxer?
I have been using triphala for almost a week now, and I havent seen the detox effect that its supposed to have on my digestive system. I have had a history of constipation since childhood and heard this is a good remedy..am i doing something wrong? i take the planetary herbal triphala tablets (1500 mg)
It’s more of a cleanser than a detoxifier. In many cases, there’s not much of a difference, but a more specific difference is that a simple cleanser like this won’t fully purge your system like a detox will, it’ll just help clean your system out a bit. In other words, it won’t give you the runs as much as a fiber pill or a colon detox will.
However, if you have been constipated since childhood, I’m willing to bet that you either have a food allergy you’re not aware of (of a food that you eat very regularly) or that you had antibiotics as a child and didn’t get any probiotics to replenish that beneficial bacteria. There are a lot of people that aren’t told to take a probiotic formula after the antibiotic has finished and most of those people get rather constipated afterward. The beneficial bacteria that live in your intestinal tract help promote regularity, immune system health, and help defend against yeast overgrowth.
My first recommendation is to get a good probiotic complex (at least 3-5 organisms and at least 2-4 billion total organisms should do) and add more fiber to your diet (cereals, grains, chips, crackers, whatever). If you don’t feel different within a week and much better in 2-3 weeks, then it’s likely a food allergy to one of your common food staples… this is just an easier option to try. Good luck!
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