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Is the salt water colon cleanse safe for teens?

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The potential for dehydration and electrolyte imbalance may lead to symptoms that can be serious and pregnant women and women breastfeeding and children are not to be used. List of symptoms ( muscle spasms, weakness, twitching, numbness, confusion, feeling lethargic, heart problems including changes in blood pressure and heartbeat). Salt water colon cleanse is not for everyone ask a Doctor before using.

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It's not always recommended, your body needs food in order to function properly. “Despite all the hype, there’s no proof that cleansing will remove toxins or make you healthier,” says Alissa Rumsey, a dietitian and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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