Ep 105: Debunking Cleanses & Supporting Your Body's Detox System

Ep 105: Debunking Cleanses & Supporting Your Body's Detox System

Published on Dec 4
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The Food Factor Podcast
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<p>The cleanse and detox industry is booming, expected to grow from a $66.23 billion market in 2024 to over $88 billion. But are cleanses really as beneficial as they claim? In this episode, we unpack the science behind detoxification and why your body doesn’t actually need a cleanse to thrive.</p> <p><strong>In this episode we talk about:</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;">&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Why Cleanses Feel Effective:</strong> The scale may drop, but is it the weight loss you're looking for?&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>The Truth About Detox:</strong> Your liver, kidneys, lungs, and sweat glands naturally detoxify your body every day. They don’t need extreme interventions—just the right nutrients and a clean diet to function optimally. So what are these nutrients?</li> <li><strong>The Problem with Cleanses:</strong> Most target only Phase 1 of liver detoxification, creating harmful intermediates if Phase 2 isn’t supported. Without proper nutrients, thi...