In my professional opinion, back up your money for something else.
But, do you better do a detox to be healthy?
As a registered dietitian, I can assure you the answer is no, absolutely not.
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Long before the idea of a voluntary “detox” was even a thing, humans were thriving.
But how did we survive without juice cleanses and detox supplements?
The answer is simple and complicated: the human body.
Our livers filter toxins through what are calledsinusoid channels.
When our guts and digestive tracts process food, the waste becomes a bowel movement.
These organs detoxify our body without us even knowing it, regardless of what we eat or drink.
And it’s free!
Getting the nutrients you need can help your organs keep doing their jobs.
Keeping alcohol intake in check will give your organs fewer toxins to filter out.
Doing these things can make it easier for your body to detoxify itself.
You definitely don’t need a depriving “cleanse” to stimulate detoxification.
Furthermore, cleanses and detox supplements can be a little spam-y.
They are wrought with unfounded claims, are super expensive and aren’t sustainable.
In my professional opinion, you’re likely better off skipping a celebrity detox or cleanse of any kind.
They’re expensive, their safety is murky and they can foster an unhealthy relationship with food.
Move your body regularly and stay hydrated so you feel and function at your best.
Save the money you would’ve spent on a detox for a gift for yourself.
Might we suggest these Trader Joe’s self-care products that are all $2 or less?
That’s more fun and probably healthier, too.
