Overview
- The colon has two primary functions. First, to help the body eliminate toxins and waste products. Second, the colon works to reabsorb water from the stool.
- We should aim to have at least one easy-to-pass, fully evacuated bowel movement per day. If you are having infrequent, difficult-to-pass, or incompletely evacuated bowel movements, then you’re likely experiencing constipation. The causes of constipation are many, with dehydration, inflammation in the gut, unhealthy gut flora, stress, low-fibre diet, and a slow metabolism being common factors.
- When stool sits in the colon for a long period of time, it re-absorbs too much water, making the stool dry, hard, and difficult to pass.
- The concern with constipation is that it prevents the proper elimination of harmful waste products from the body. This causes autointoxication, where we reabsorb metabolites from the colon and it leads to a build-up of harmful toxins throughout the body. Constipation and autointoxication lead to symptoms of fatigue, hormonal issues, brain fog, low mood, acne, pain and bloating.
- Underactive thyroid can cause constipation, so it is important to screen the thyroid through bloodwork if you’re experiencing frequent constipation
- Although we should strive to identify and fix the cause(s) of constipation, we may occasionally need additional support to keep our bowels moving regularly. GO-LAX gently and effectively relieves occasional constipation by stimulating the natural peristaltic action of the colon and drawing water into the bowel to soften stool. GO-LAX does not contain purgative herbs like senna and cascara sagrada, which can cause cramping, pain, and are more likely to cause laxative dependence.
Medicinal Ingredients per each capsule
Elemental Magnesium (magnesium hydroxide, magnesium oxide)175mg
Chinese Rhubarb Root & Rhizome Extract (Rheum palmatum) 10% Rhein100mg
Cape Aloe Leaf Latex Extract (Aloe ferox) 4% Barbaloin100mg
Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra - stem bark inner)50mg
Triphala100mg
Amla (Phyllanthus emblica – fruit, dried) 6:1 Extract...........(QCE 200mg)33.3mg
Harad (Terminalia chebula – fruit, dried) 6:1 Extract...........(QCE 200mg)33.3mg
Belleric (Terminalia bellirica – fruit, dried) 6:1 Extract...........(QCE 200mg)
Non - Medicinal Ingredients
Vegetable Capsule Shell (Hypromellose), Oryza sativa (Rice) hull powder, gum arabic, sunflower oil.
All ingredients are Non - GMO
Directions
Adults: Take a single dose (1 – 2 capsules) with water, at bedtime, two to three times per week. Allow at least 6-12 hours for laxative effect to occur. Frequency may be increased up to once daily if results are not observed. Maintain adequate fluid intake throughout the day. Take 2 hours before or after taking other medications or health products. The correct individual dose is the smallest one required to produce a soft-formed stool.
Note: Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 7 continuous days.
