The Truth About Detox Diets: Science vs. Social Media Myths

The Truth About Detox Diets: Science vs. Social Media Myths "Flush out toxins in 15 days!" 🍋 "Reset your gut with a juice cleanse!" 🥤 If you’ve scrolled through wellness TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve likely seen these claims. Detox diets—from liquid fasts to "colon cleanses"—are a $80 billion industry , promising weight loss, glowing skin, and renewed energy 47. But do they work? Or are they just another social media health myth ? Let’s separate science from hype , expose the risks of restrictive detoxes, and reveal what actually supports your body’s natural detox systems. Myth #1: "Detox Diets Remove Toxins" The Claim Social media influencers insist that juice cleanses, laxative teas, or 15-day detox programs eliminate "toxins" from processed foods, pollution, and stress. The Science No Evidence : There’s zero scientific proof that detox diets remove specific toxins 17. Most ...