What Detox Diets Actually Do

Most detox programs involve severe calorie restriction disguised as cleansing:

• Juice cleanses are extremely low-calorie, low-protein liquid diets that cause rapid water and muscle loss
• Colon cleanses can disrupt electrolyte balance and damage the intestinal lining
• Activated charcoal binds to nutrients and medications indiscriminately, potentially causing harm
• Detox teas often contain senna, a laxative that causes dependence with regular use.