Many companies are now proposing a numerous range of products that promise to eliminate toxins and other impurities from internal organs. These products are very popular especially after the over indulging with big meals.
Two colleague researchers conducted a research amongst these companies who offered all sorts of “detox” products, in order to determine if these products were in fact effective and what they actually contained. The companies could offer no guarantee that their products actually did work, nor could they define the term “detox” in relation to their products.
These “detox” products are so popular because people find it accommodating to be able to eat anything they want, then restore their health by just taking one of these remedies.
Specialists are warning consumers of these products to the possible side effect they may risk. There is no definite proof that these “detox” products work and they can cause damage if used for long periods of time. People risk dehydration, fluid excess, a weaker immune system and overall body imbalances.
Recently a woman who had suffered from the side effects of the ‘Amazing Hydration Diet”, which had been proposed to her by a nutritionist, received a settlement of just under $1.5 million in court as payment for the damage caused to her brain by this “detox” product.
During the treatment this women was advised to drink a lot of water and cut down on her salt intake, resulting a week later in an epileptic fit, which caused damage to her speech, concentration and memory.
These effects occur due to the imbalance of salt and water, for the “detox” colon purifiers in conjunction with an excessive amount of water can cause excessive pressure on the heart.
There is an enormous amount of products that promise weight loss miracles through the use of different “detox” products, notably the Master Cleanse product which assures it can clear up the waste, lining the intestines, leaving people feeling less swollen and healthier.
Bacteria is actually fundamental for the digestion of food and useful bacteria helps avoid infection, so the theory of detoxification is contradictory if we analyse how the body works and the agents that keep the body healthy and functioning.
When these “detox” products were examined, it was discovered that most of them were simply cleansing lotions and gels that cleaned the skin from oil and filth.
Another product that promised to get rid of impurities by the stimulation of the lymphatic system, simply removed dead skin. Yet another product claims it will stop free radicals amongst other detoxifying effects, and although these can damage cells in our systems, there is no proof that antioxidants only, can increase overall health.
The study concludes that in general these “detox” products are normally harmless to healthy people, the problem arises with people who suffer from health problems, they should not take these products for they could interact with their medical treatments and cause serious damage.
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