The human body does most part of cleaning the system on its own on a regular basis. Organs like kidney, liver and the gastrointestinal system and other organs work nonstop to “detoxify” you and help filter out waste from the body. The body’s detoxification organs work to remove toxins from the body.

So, if the detoxification organs work to remove toxins. What is the need for detox supplements?

Let us understand in detail about detox supplements.


What are Detox Supplements

Detox supplements are supplements that help to support and enhance the cleansing process thereby improving overall health and promote weight loss. When natural detox capability is compromised, it could lead to various issues such as fatigue, sluggish elimination, skin irritation, prone to allergy or infection, gas problem, bloating, menstrual problems, or brain fogging.

The detox medicine or detox powder gives the extra boost that not only helps cleanse the body but also nourishes the body from inside. The various detox supplements plan that are commercially available are

  • Kidney detox supplements
  • Liver detox supplements
  • Lung detox supplements
  • Detox supplements for weight loss
  • Colon cleansing procedures

 

Benefits of Detox Supplements

We are all aware of the fact that toxins are bad. Cleansing and consequent nourishing can help prevent infections and chronic diseases. The immediate detox powder benefits that are observed are

  • Increased energy quotient
  • Relieve constipation, bloating, and acidity
  • Promote weight loss by improving metabolism
  • Improved muscle endurance
  • Slows the process of aging
  • Relief from headaches, and body aches


Types of Detoxes

There are many types of approaches to detoxes

  • Intermittent fasting and Periodic fasting help improve digestive fire and promote weight loss.
  • Liquid diet: Drinking fruit or vegetable juices increase the intake of vitamins and minerals that help nourish while cleansing
  • Eating specific foods/dietary supplements including probiotics (that help replenish healthy bacteria), and antioxidants to combat free radicles
  • Using detox supplements or detox medicines to assist cleansing by supporting liver, kidney, lung, and skin by metabolizing and excreting toxins from the body.
  • Using herbs as detox powders
  • Cleansing the colon with enemas laxatives, or colonic irrigation (“colonics”)
  • Reducing environmental exposures
  • Sauna use/Massage: Massage can help mobilize and eliminate toxins by mobilizing the lymphatic system, hence reducing the extra fluid. Massage in conjunction with sauna improves the ability of the lymphatic, cardiopulmonary, and hepatorenal circulatory systems

How Detox Supplement Works

The liver and gastrointestinal tract are the sites of detoxification in the body. Over time constant exposure to toxins can lead to gastrointestinal imbalances and a “leaky gut,” with reduced absorption of essential nutrients.

Digestive enzymes in detox supplements improve digestion and assimilation. The detox medicine for liver stimulates the liver to drive toxins from the body, kidney detox supplements improve the circulation and promote the elimination through the intestines, kidneys, and skin thereby improving health and bringing a glow on the skin.

Current evidence suggests that some compounds in plant foods can upregulate your liver’s detoxification process and antioxidant activity. Of all the detox supplement ingredients, there is strong evidence for the use of milk thistle for liver detoxification.

Good Nutrition supplement with milk thistle extract as a main ingredient and other 9 hepatoprotective ingredients can help support and enhance the process of liver detoxification and support.

Nidhi

Good Nutrition

Clinical Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator

Nidhi Makharia Agarwal is a qualified nutritionist and dietitian, as well as a certified Diabetes educator, with 12+ years of experience in the field of nutrition. She has worked in various nutraceutical companies and also as a nutrition writer and practicing nutritionist. Nidhi started her training as an intern with the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital and the Wadia Children Hospital in Mumbai. She has worked with a leading Indian nutraceutical company for 8 years. Currently, Nidhi has her own venture; The Aahar Clinic for healthy living, which she founded in 2018. She has also lent her expertise as a nutrition counsellor to a diabetes project co-initiated by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Indian Dietetic Association. Additionally, she works with food and nutrition start-ups as a nutrition consultant. Nidhi holds a Master’s degree in clinical nutrition and dietetics. She is also a certified diabetes educator. Nidhi is based in Mumbai.