Routine Detox diet yes or no

akerra27

So after more and more research I am seeing more and more about "detoxing the body". Alot of some of these weekend/weekly recipes have some of the foods I am already eating.

So quick question

Do you guys find it important to do these detox regimes?

If so, how often and share any helpful insight on what to do.

Thanks!

2essie

No. As far as I am aware the body is great at detoxing itself. Liver, kidneys etc all do the job for you.

Ready2Rock206

No. Your body doesn't need a detox, unless you're addicted to drugs or alcohol and then it should be done under the guidance of professionals not by drinking some magic potion or whatever other nonsense you're finding.

akerra27

Reading alot of stuff on eating combination foods for a number of days to help the liver and kidneys rid of toxins to help metabolism.

Ready2Rock206

Exactly what toxins do you think you have that you need to get rid of? Your liver and kidneys function just fine on their own and again, if not, you need a doctor not special foods.

tcatcarson

akerra27 wrote: »

Reading alot of stuff on eating combination foods for a number of days to help the liver and kidneys rid of toxins to help metabolism.

Please please PLEASE link to the information you've been reading.

I want to see whether it is medically sound, researched information, gossip, or a sales pitch. Even just link to the one most convincing argument for "detoxing the body"?

AnvilHead

A science-based look at it which cuts through all the advertising woo: https://sciencebasedpharmacy.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/the-detox-delusion/

Cleanses/detoxes are complete bunk and do absolutely nothing beneficial for you. Despite what the sellers claim (because they want to make money), your body is already perfectly equipped to "detox" itself. Their products are garbage which don't do anything.

myheartsabattleground

noooooooooooooooo

Michaelg235

I usually do one every week just to clear out your system

AnvilHead

Michaelg235 wrote: »

I usually do one every week just to clear out your system

Clear out your system of what? Name one specific "toxin" that a detox cleans out of you, and how it does it.

ElizabethOakes2

If you want to help your liver and kidneys, just drink a little extra water. These "cleanses" don't really do much of anything except further stress your body and mess up your digestion.

snowflake954

Detoxes can be very dangerous---I'd research that.....

akerra27

Thanks for the input. Several people I know do these detoxes personally I am not a fan..but thought I would check into it.

akerra27

http://www.doctoroz.com/article/48-hour-weekend-cleanse

Here is just one of many links I stumbled upon.

Scamd83

Doctor Oz is a well known BS'er. 'Toxins' is a very vague word and it is very vague for a reason, it has no specific meaning because if anyone looked for details, they'd find out it's a sham. But if you really want to do a 'detox' diet, you're probably going to do it regardless of how many people tell you not to. The internet is full of articles which will support literally anything in regards to dieting, and equally against. There is a lot of self-interest in this industry and so much money to be made with 'quick fixes' which don't actually fix anything.

elphie754

No. Dr oz, while perhaps a once great doctor, now just supports whom:whatever as long as he is paid for it.

If your liver and kidneys don't need "detoxing", provided they are working just fine. If they are not working the way they should, you need a hospital, not a "detox".

StealthHealth

akerra27 wrote: »

Do you guys find it important to do these detox regimes?

No

stevencloser

akerra27 wrote: »

http://www.doctoroz.com/article/48-hour-weekend-cleanse

Here is just one of many links I stumbled upon.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/17/dr-oz-congress_n_5504209.html

He's not a good source.

snowflake954

I've never done a "detox" or "cleanse". I assume to have it be effective you have to move stuff through the digestive tract rapidly. This is called diarrhea. Now it's obvious that the cleanse or detox loses it's appeal if you use its real name. Dr. Oz pushing diarrhea?--the cleanse would quickly lose it's charm. This is a fad that will pass, but diarrhea for several days can be dangerous, if not uncomfortable. Beware.

tcatcarson

akerra27 wrote: »

http://www.doctoroz.com/article/48-hour-weekend-cleanse

Here is just one of many links I stumbled upon.

Ah. Even on their own first page of that link they put quotes round the word "detoxifying", showing that they know very well it's not a real thing.

TribeHokie

You'll find very few people on MFP that don't laugh when they hear the words "detox" or "dr. oz"

callsitlikeiseeit

unless you're a drug addict, you don't need detox .....

MommyL2015

Um...

ndj1979

akerra27 wrote: »

http://www.doctoroz.com/article/48-hour-weekend-cleanse

Here is just one of many links I stumbled upon.

dr oz is not research it is woo woo …

if you need a weekly cleanse then you should consider going on dialysis because your kidneys must have stopped working…

TR0berts

Pro tip: If Dr. Oz's name is attached to anything other than say, heart surgery? Run as far away in the opposite direction as you can.

Alyssa_Is_LosingIt

No.

WholeFoods4Lyfe

No.

Jruzer

A century from now, our discussions about "detoxes" will seem as quaint and ridiculous as talk of "bodily humours" and "the vapors".

ASKyle

Dr. Oz is your source? I smell troll.

cbelc2

No to detox. If you have a liver and kidneys and a working intestinal system, your waste gets handled nicely. Eating healthy whole foods will keep you from feeling toxic.

ndj1979

cbelc2 wrote: »

No to detox. If you have a liver and kidneys and a working intestinal system, your waste gets handled nicely. Eating healthy whole foods will keep you from feeling toxic.

are non whole foods toxic?