Detox, Cleanses, and Diet Scams

I usually see "detoxing" or "cleansing" claims on diet pills or diet programs.  This is another diet fad that just won't go away.

Why?

1. Because there are people out there who are naive enough to spend money on it.  This is the main reason.

2. Because we'd rather blame "toxins" than accept the real problem--too many calories; not enough exercise.  "I need to detoxify" is easier on the ears than "I need to get my flabby self off the couch."


Here's the truth:

*Your liver, kidney, lungs, colon, and other organs naturally filter out toxins.  That's all the "detoxing" you need.

*If any of the above organs are not working, your waistline and diet pills would be the least of your concerns.  You'd be more interested emergency medical interventions to stay alive.

I'm not aware of any solid medical research that refutes these two points I've just made.