What are the benefits of detox diets? and are they dangerous? A detox diet is a dietary regimen involving a change in consumption habits in an attempt to detoxify the body by removal of toxins or other contaminants. Madelyn Fernstrom, a diet and nutrition editor, discusses the health benefits as well as the potential dangers of trendy detox diets.

Detox Diets

• Almost $30 million spent on detox products.
• Meant to cleanse body of environmental & other toxins.
• Can last anywhere from 1-2 weeks.
• Plan range anywhere from liquid diets, colon cleansing & laxatives.

Master Cleanse Detox

• Water, lemon juice, oranic maple syrup & cayenne pepper.

Detox Side Effects

• Headaches, feeling tired, achy, irritable & unfocused.
• Long term: protein malnourishment, vitamin & mineral deficiencies, anemia.
• Long term: can possibly to cardiac problems.

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