Mar 26, 2016

ANDREW: Do Detox Diets Work? – CJAD (blog)


 

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ANDREW: Do Detox Diets Work?

ANDREW: Do Detox Diets Work?


For many people, the start of spring means following a detox diet. Proponents say they get rid of toxins, boost energy and burn fat. But do they work and, more importantly, are they safe? Our nutrition expert, Leslie Beck, weighs in.


  • Detox (short for detoxification) diet are also called cleansing diets. Advocates of detox diets contend our bodies become overloaded with toxic substances from foods and the environment.
  • But: There’s no evidence that detoxification diets speed the removal of toxins from the body or, if they do, that the elimination of toxins will make you healthier.
  • Adhering to a detox diet could make you feel better. In general, people report improved energy, clearer skin, improved digestion and increased mental alertness. Critics argue, however, that these effects are due to dietary modifications rather than the elimination of toxins.

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