In the billion-dollar world of wellness, “detoxing” is an annual craze.
During the holidays, this is especially true. People buy into these trends looking for ways to reset, reboot, and lose weight.
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But the science behind these products is dubious.
Doctors tell Inverse they don’t know of any detox program that’s been proven effective in improving human health.
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The human body has a natural detoxification system — the liver, kidneys, and colon — that makes a juice cleanse or detox diet unnecessary. At times, add-on detox programs can lead to nutritional deficiencies and a lack of energy.
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Ultimately, if you have a healthy, functioning colon, kidneys, and liver, you can trust in your inner detox system. Take these simple steps to keep it working optimally.