Have you tried any of those diets that claim to 'cleanse' and 'detoxify' your body? Are they OK for your health?
It sounds like a good idea -- get rid of all those nasty toxins in your body -- but dietitians warn that a detox 'diet,' which may have you not eating for days on end, is not the place to start.
Kristen Kirkpatrick, a registered dietitian with the Cleveland Clinic, said, "Some of these detoxifying programs that literally will be like starving you for a week or so, if you have some sort of cleansing or detoxifying programs that you're not eating, you're are just drinking to sustain yourself for the week, probably not the best idea."
One diet uses activated charcoal or activated carbon to rid the body of toxins. Emergency rooms do use activated carbon to treat people who might be poisoned, but there is no research that shows it will help rid everyday toxins.
Your liver does that. Just eat more fruits and vegetables and whole grains to help your liver and naturally detoxify your body.
One more note -- don't try detoxifying supplements if you are taking any medications. They might affect how the medicine works.
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