Commercial "detox" diets and products claim to flush toxins from the body, but there's little scientific evidence that they do anything a healthy liver and kidneys don't already do perfectly well on their own. Many detox diets are also very low in calories and nutrients, which can leave you feeling worse rather than better.
If you want to support your body's own natural processes, the most reliable approach is also the simplest: drink enough water, eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, cut back on alcohol and processed food, and get enough sleep. See our healthy diets page for more.
Common questions
Do detox diets actually flush toxins from the body?
There is little evidence they do anything a healthy liver and kidneys do not already do perfectly well on their own.
What actually supports the body's natural processes?
Drinking enough water, eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, cutting back on alcohol and processed food, and getting enough sleep.