Dr. Duncan’s Diet &. Cleansing plan, by Nature’s Secret
ACTION: Promotes weight loss and internal body cleansing.
SOLD AS: Tablets.
INGREDIENTS: Two tablets contain the following: psyllium seed husk, 200 mg; uva ursi leaf, 200 mg; cascara sagrada, 110 mg; juniper berry, 100 mg; prune powder, 90 mg; grapefruit powder, 80 mg; beet root powder, 80 mg; oat fiber, 80 mg; chickweed powder, 50 mg; dandelion root powder, 50 mg; chlorella (a green alga), 50 mg; echinacea, 40 mg; gingerroot, 40 mg; chamomile extract, 25 mg; fenugreek extract, 25 mg. Also contains a proprietary blend (100 mg) of fennel seed; marshmallow-root extract; casanthranol bark; FOS; cayenne; and Bioperine, Other ingredients include microcrystalline; cellulose; stearic acid; croscarmellose sodium; and magnesium stearate. The product is free of yeast, wheat, corn, dairy, and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.
HOW TO TAKE IT: A Detoxification Diet plan comes with the product and advises taking 2 tablets 3 times a day for 7 days, then taking 2 tablets 2 times a day as a maintenance dose. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily.
WHAT IS IT SUPPOSED TO DO: The materials claim that this is a “revolutionary formula” that gets rid of toxins from the body and promotes healthy weight loss. The principal ingredients responsible for this action are chlorella, which energizes the body; and juniper berry, uva ursi, cascara, and psyllium, which help with internal cleansing through urination and stool elimination.
This formula was designed by Lindsey Duncan, N,D., C.N., who chose specific “harmonizing” herbs and botanicals, The literature notes that many of the herbs in this formula have been used for centuries by cultures around the world and can not be found in other formulas.
COMMENTS: Dr. Duncan’s Diet & Cleansing Plan’ contains the very potent laxative cascara sagrada, which should not be taken along with other laxatives. Yet the plan also contains several other laxatives in the form of oat fiber and several vegetable and fruit fibers, which may increase the possibility for serious side effects. Do not take this product if you have diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain; or if you are pregnant, breast-feeding, taking medication, or have a medical condition.