Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of a 7-Day Cleanse Program: A Pilot Study

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES There is a considerable consumer interest in using cleanse programs to support digestive function, improve elimination and enhance feelings of wellbeing. It is also reported that certain individuals who begin a weight management program will have a variety of possible intestinal side effects that can interfere with their compliance and success with weight loss. Therefore, cleanse programs can be used prior to or as an adjunct to weight management programs. As such, we evaluated the safety, tolerability and efficacy of a 7-day cleanse program combining herbal formulas with prescribed dietary requirements. METHODS