Overview
- Recent reporting ties years of reviews to current expert guidance, concluding commercial cleanses do not remove toxins or deliver lasting health gains.
- Clinicians note the liver, kidneys, lungs and intestines already perform the body’s detoxification, making marketed cleanses unnecessary.
- Observed weight loss on juice or extreme low-calorie plans is typically brief and reflects caloric restriction rather than any detox effect.
- Health risks include electrolyte and blood sugar imbalances and potential heart rhythm problems, with higher danger for people with kidney or cardiovascular disease and those vulnerable to eating disorders.
- Researchers highlight unsubstantiated detox claims spreading on social media and experts urge sustainable habits such as balanced, fiber-rich diets, regular activity and limiting alcohol instead of short-term cleanses.