Yerba Prima Colon Care Review

What You Should Know

Colon Care is a product of Yerba Prima. It works on the concept of cleansing the colon to promote general health, but through internal means. Some of the things that Yerba Prima Colon Care claims are enhance bowel movement regularity, reduce or eliminate toxins, and encourage the growth of good bacteria. It contains a number of plant-based and mineral ingredients, in a mixture designed to achieve the effects mentioned above.

List of Ingredients

Yerba Prima Colon Care contains Calcium, Selenium, Soy Fiber, Magnesium, Oat Bran, Apple Pectin, Psyllium, Acacia Gum and FOS.

FOS stands for fructooligosaccharides, artificial or alternative sweeteners taken from plants.

Product Features

A 180-capsule bottle is around USD 15.00 from the companyís website Yerba.com. The website itself seems of rather lower quality, looking plain and more than a little dated. The product, Yerba Prima Colon Care, itself has a much more interesting story.

Calcium is an important element for the body. It is also used in many products, and there are many supplements available. What some may not be aware of is the downside to taking in too much calcium for long periods of time, which can reduce the absorption of other minerals.

Taking selenium in some supplemental form should also be done with care. Selenosis or selenium toxicity happens at doses above 800 micrograms per day, so most dietary guidelines set the daily value at 400 micrograms. Extended periods of this can cause damage to hair and nails, cirrhosis, and fluid in the lungs.

Psyllium has been known to cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Pectin is used as a gelling substance, and is a source of dietary fiber. Fructooligosaccharides are becoming popular for its probiotic effects, as discovered in Japan even before 1990.

Pro’s

Supplements present are important trace minerals.
Reasonably priced.
Promotes intestinal bacterial health.

Con’s

User must be careful to avoid overdosing on minerals, when taken alongside other sources such as food or other supplements.
Too many fiber-related ingredients.
Not a very interesting presentation of product.
Seems to be intended for daily use for indefinite periods of time.

Conclusion

Yerba Prima Colon Care appears to have been made with the best intentions: to promote health through natural means. Probiotic effects are indeed known to improve the digestion and absorption of various vitamins and minerals. Fiber is indeed important to maintaining healthy bowels, but this product has too many such ingredients. Soy fiber, oat bran, apple pectin, and fructooligosaccharides are all sources of dietary fiber, and putting them all in one product seems like overkill. Anyone looking to lose weight will not find any help from this product. Also, if you want to improve your colon health, this product may not be the best and there are others products that could do better.