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Saturday, January 24th, 2009If youre feeling tired or run down, or if youre concerned that youre overweight, talk with doctor who can help you determine the cause and recommend ways to address the problem. Reviewed by Steven Dowshen, MDDate reviewed 2006Originally reviewed by Jessica Donze Black, RD, CDE, MPH Printerfriendly versionEmail this article to friendSend email to usKidsHealth >Teens > Food & Fitness > Healthy Weight > Are Detox Diets Safe? The name sounds reassuring everyone knows that anything toxic is bad for you.
Your liver and kidneys and eliminate them in the form of sweat, urine, and feces. There are tons of detox diets out there. However, theres no scientific proof that these diets help rid the body of toxins faster or that the elimination of toxins will make you healthier, more energetic person. And these diets are usually recommended not as way to lose weight, but to help clean out the system.
Fasting for longer periods can also slow down persons metabolism, making it harder to keep the weight off or to lose weight later. Laxative supplements are never good idea because they can cause dehydration, mineral imbalances, and problems with the digestive system. Were not telling you that eating lots of veggies and fiber and drinking lots of water is bad idea. You definitely shouldnt start detox diet or stop eating from any major food group without talking to your doctor or registered dietitian.
Our bodies bring in toxins and then process those toxins through organs like the liver and kidneys and eliminate them in the form of sweat, urine, and feces. You definitely shouldnt start detox diet or stop eating from any major food group without talking to your doctor or registered dietitian. It is not recommended that people with diabetes, low blood sugar, or eating disorders go on detox diets. Toxins can come from food or water, from chemicals used to grow or prepare food, and even from the air that we breathe.
Like many other fad diets, detox diets can be especially risky for teenagers. And these diets are usually recommended not as way to lose weight, but to help clean out the system.
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