Efficient cleansing of the colon before a colonoscopy or a radiological examination is essential. The osmotically acting cathartics (those given the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical code A06AD) ...

Inadequate cleansing of the colon has an adverse effect on procedure time, safety, completion rate and diagnostic accuracy. Until now, it has been unclear whether the combination of the stimulant ...

Over 4 million in the US have frequent constipation. You are not alone. This is a nationwide issue promoted by unhealthy eating habits, lack of nutrient intake, and our sedentary lifestyles.

Clenpiq is indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults. Ferring announced the availability of Clenpiq (sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, anhydrous citric acid) ...

What Is a Colon Cleanse? A colon cleanse is the act of flushing out your large intestine (colon). It's a normal way to prepare for some medical procedures, such as a colonoscopy. Some people with ...

Magnesium has been referred to as "the forgotten electrolyte". Like sodium, potassium, and calcium, magnesium becomes a positively charged ion (cation) in the body, where it is responsible for ...

The success and accuracy of colonoscopy is largely dependent on appropriate cleansing of the colon. The ideal bowel preparation should be safe, well-tolerated and effective. Although colonoscopy ...

Alyssa Northrop is a registered dietitian, nutrition writer, speaker and licensed massage therapist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received a Master of Public Health in human nutrition from the ...

Magnesium glycinate helps improve sleep and reduces anxiety. Magnesium citrate relieves constipation by drawing water into the intestines. Both magnesium glycinate and citrate help with magnesium ...