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Do detox diets offer any health benefits?

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Question added by Etinosa Nehizena , Leader , Touching lives international
Date Posted: 2016/04/16

Changing lifestyle is the best detox. Detox should be part of every day. As we athletes say: We don't diet and exercise, we eat clean and train.

Supportive theory of ridding the body of toxins and diet detox claim that the accumulation of toxins in the body may cause cancers and other diseases, clean up the body of these toxins will help to be protected from these risks and will make your skin and your skin brighter and freshness, and will help to renew the positive energy.

 

Unfortunately, scientifically and biologically so kind of diets that have no place in science, and opposed by doctors and specialists, and are among the common practices among the people that do not depend on a scientific and rational basis, and the products that claim to be cleaned of toxins the body is a waste of money and may be harmful to health!

 

 What are the toxins that accumulate in the body and may be harmful to him?

Naturally there are some toxins that may enter the human body as a result of eating food, water or air, or exposure to certain chemicals or industrial, it may spread in our bodies levels of toxins may be disturbing, and here we are not talking about drug addicts, for example! Where the toxin is no generally normal may be concentrated in the human body enough to be toxic and harmful indeed, as the body cleans itself alone first Powell by the liver, kidneys, lungs or even sweat glands, but in the case of exposure to toxic chemicals or wastewater and contaminated toxic water Here, direct and unknown risk, or it may have a defect and the problem of medical and clear.

 

 However, the detox diet, which may include fasting or eating a certain kind of juice or the use of certain herbs, teams will not happen in cleaning the body of toxins. Because there was no kind of food or herbs may help to clean the blood and rid it of toxins, or prevent the accumulation of toxins in the various organs of the body. It rests with the liver responsible for cleaning the body of toxins and remove them mainly, in addition to other vital processes are necessary.

Usually do not accumulate toxins in the liver, but pass through repeatedly until blood purification of these toxins and turn it into chemicals that are soluble in water, it is secreted and disposed of through sweat, urine and excreta. In very special cases may be called upon when a toxic accumulation of excess vitamin A or copper or iron in the liver, these are rare and satisfying cases may indicate a liver problem.

 

What is a detox diet?

Detox diet includes follow a particular diet pattern, such as replacing foods with fluid, focus on eating fruits and vegetables, or focus on a particular juice, lemon juice or maple or eating chili, or starved body for a while. One of the fundamentals have to stay away from processed carbohydrates plant and industrial oils. And is usually followed for a short time, a few calories making symptoms weakness and fatigue and falling sugar, muscle aches and dizziness, nausea, and lack of access to energy needed for daily activities, and the consequent lack of concentration and mood disorders, sleep, and get the person to malnutrition and lack of one nutrients than some might have to deal with food supplements. In systems designed to clean the colon in particular you may need to mixtures herb pills and special products or even enemas, may be harmful to your health and be of negative side effects, regardless of the material cost!

 

Some fans Systems remove toxins from the body use the excuse the presence of a certain type of food, which may support the work of the liver and reinforced in the matter of removing toxins from the body, such as milk or broccoli or garlic or many others. There are some studies that may support these hypotheses.

 

Does it help the detox diet in the descent of weight and fat loss?

Already possible to help such a diet to lose weight, but it is a short-term effect, it is not a healthy lifestyle certified based on the promotion of healthy habits. Let us remember that always follow a tough diet is calculated calories, and may vary the style of fasting may lead to the loss of weight fast, but he was soon back and gaining weight again.

 

What is the best alternative for the Detox Diet?

A healthy lifestyle, focusing on vegetables, fruits, whole grains and protein, avoid harmful foods high in fat or sugars or simple salt, reduce the manufactured products and food processing as much as possible, drink adequate amounts of water. Along with physical activity, which helps rid of negative energy and ideas, and stayed away from smoking or eating or contaminants surrounding non-essential medicines.

 

A final tip!

Avoid any viruses claim to remove toxins from the body, because it short, there's no magic diet works to pull toxins from the blood and clean it, and know that Allah Almighty create in your body is an integrated system of the body to clean up himself by the liver and kidneys, but in private and pathological situations requiring medical care and treatment, and focused more on lifestyle and health choices sound to you and your health.

Detoxification diets are popular, but there is a little evidence that they eliminate toxins from your body. Specific detox diets are vary but typically a period of fasting is followed by a strict diet of raw vegetable, fruit juices and water.

Some people report feeling more focused and energetic during and after detox diets. However, there's little evidence that detox diets actually remove toxins from the body. Indeed, the kidneys and liver are generally quite effective at filtering and eliminating most ingested toxins. Colon cleansing, which is often recommended as part of a detox plan, can cause cramping, bloating, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration also can be a concern.

 

Finally, keep in mind that fad diets aren't a good long-term solution. For lasting results, your best bet is to eat a healthy diet based on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean sources of protein.

If you do choose to do a detox diet, you may want to use it as a way to jump-start making healthier food choices going forward every day.

 

amjad maarouf
by amjad maarouf , طبيب اسنان عام , عمل طبي

NO , IT SHOULD BE PREVENTED , TREATED .

SABRINA NUSHRAT ISLAM
by SABRINA NUSHRAT ISLAM , Public Health Specialist , Gavi the Vaccine Alliance, Bangladesh

Most detox diets involve at least one of the following (1):

  • Fasting for 1–3 days.
  • Drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies, water and tea.
  • Drinking only specific liquids, such as salted water or lemon juice.
  • Eliminating foods high in heavy metals, contaminants and allergens.
  • Taking supplements or herbs.
  • Avoiding all allergenic foods, and then slowly reintroducing them.
  • Using laxatives, colon cleanses or enemas.
  • Exercising regularly.
  • Completely eliminating alcohol, coffee, cigarettes and refined sugar

Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi
by Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi , Shared Services Supervisor , Saudi Musheera Co. Ltd.

agree with all expert answers above

 

Mohammad Jamaal
by Mohammad Jamaal , Business Development Executive , NGT L.L.C

No health benefits for detox diet for normal people, but its important for a special health case and must be supervised by a specialized health care person.  

Etinosa Nehizena
by Etinosa Nehizena , Leader , Touching lives international

Detoxification (detox) diets are popular, but there is little evidence that they eliminate toxins from your body.

Specific detox diets vary — but typically a period of fasting is followed by a strict diet of raw vegetables, fruit and fruit juices, and water. In addition, some detox diets advocate using herbs and other supplements along with colon cleansing (enemas) to empty the intestines.

Some people report feeling more focused and energetic during and after detox diets. However, there's little evidence that detox diets actually remove toxins from the body. Indeed, the kidneys and liver are generally quite effective at filtering and eliminating most ingested toxins.

So why do so many people claim to feel better after detoxification? It may be due in part to the fact that a detox diet eliminates highly processed foods that have solid fats and added sugar. Simply avoiding these high-calorie low-nutrition foods for a few days may be part of why people feel better.

If you're considering a detox diet, get the OK from your doctor first. It's also important to consider possible side effects. Detox diets that severely limit protein or that require fasting, for example, can result in fatigue. Long-term fasting can result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Colon cleansing, which is often recommended as part of a detox plan, can cause cramping, bloating, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration also can be a concern.

Finally, keep in mind that fad diets aren't a good long-term solution. For lasting results, your best bet is to eat a healthy diet based on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean sources of protein.

If you do choose to do a detox diet, you may want to use it as a way to jump-start making healthier food choices going forward every day.

upportive theory of ridding the body of toxins and diet detox claim that the accumulation of toxins in the body may cause cancers and other diseases, clean up the body of these toxins will help to be protected from these risks and will make your skin and your skin brighter and freshness, and will help to renew the positive energy.

Casey Ricketts
by Casey Ricketts , Personal trainer , Yourpersonaltraining

Not really. They work usually because people take a conscious interest in their diet and what they eat, which usually results in a healthier diet and feeling better.As for diets detoxing your body, your body has kidneys and a liver to remove toxins, without them we wouldn't survive. 

مها شرف
by مها شرف , معلمة لغة عربية , وزارة التربية السورية

I agree with experts answers, thanks for the invitation. 

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