Does Detox Water Really Work?
The word "detox" is currently popular, and businesses are making big money off of it. Everything related to detox is readily available in the market, including detox juices, supplements, teas, enemas, foot patches, colon cleansing, and more.
However, when it comes to detox, not one, but every single one of them is a scam and has no basis in fact or scientific research.
- Companies that heavily market their products.
- Consumers who lack knowledge or are merely ignorant.
Detox water or infused water is the most recent addition to this list of detox scams.
Heavy marketing and self-described influencers showcasing these trends on their social media platforms help them spread more quickly.
Of course, why should anyone even question when people like Dr. Oz, who boasts of losing 16 pounds in days, and numerous Hollywood and Indian actresses swear by their regular consumption of these detox waters.
A list of miraculous health benefits is then presented, including those for weight loss, liver and kidney detoxification, colon cleansing, improved digestion, better skin, increased energy, boosted immunity, pH balance, and serious claims for the cure of cancer, among other things.
It is simple! Simply take a sizable glass or plastic jug or container, start adding a variety of fruits, vegetables, some herbs, etc., and voilà .
No! I'm not referring to fruit or vegetable juice or smoothies. Simply cut & slice the fruits, vegetables, some herbs, and whatever combinations you desire, and place them in a jar with water. After letting it sit for a while, you will have the most effective health remedy, the great detox water, in your hands.
So how are you going to stop the stench of bullshit? Specifically created infused water bottles are now available, which you can carry with you wherever you go to enjoy the great detox.
I occasionally ponder the amount of toxins these people are carrying and the source of their presence.
Let's dispel the misconception about dumb detox water:
To keep your body, skin, and other organs in good condition, all that is necessary for your body is enough water. Just plain water, nothing fancy or detoxifying.
The main organs of the body responsible for detoxification are the kidney and liver, and each of these organs is more than capable of functioning and cleansing the body on its own every day. Only a blood or urine test will be able to determine if your kidney or liver are malfunctioning. The doctor will provide you with appropriate advice if there is an issue with your liver or kidney function.
Many other foods also work, including the so-called liver supplements and herbs, but they don't detox the kidney or liver; rather, the phytonutrients in these foods maintain or even enhance the function of the liver and kidney. Your liver is not cleansed by them.
The second section is now about fruits and vegetables. I'll tell you about something that happened to me. The first time I ever saw this strange-looking bottle was in one of my gyms with a female client. Upon closer inspection, I discovered that the pipe in the middle of the bottle had been stuffed with fruits and contained a few tiny holes.
The area around the pipe was filled with water, and through the holes there, some of the fruit fragments in the pipe were breaking off and floating in the water. At the time, it appeared more like contaminated water than anything else.
I asked this client to explain this phenomenon that defies science, and as I had expected, she replied, "It's called detox water, and it's amazing." It improves skin quality and aids in weight loss. And she forced me to count the number of benefits, which she had undoubtedly heard from another equally ignorant person.
How? The next question I posed was met with the same blank expression and large question mark, as if I had requested an immediate kidney donation.
To break the ice and break the silence, I asked her what she was going to do with the fruits and vegetables that were in the middle tube of her fancy bottle. The simple solution was to discard it.
That's great, and how many servings of veggies & fruits do you consume each day? My question is. She responded, "Maybe one," as she appeared to be deep in thought.
After that, I ran out of things to say.
The only benefit of drinking these so-called detox waters or infused waters is the water itself, and there is not a single piece of evidence to support this.
Since it has nothing to do with your body's pH balance, the claim that these detox waters make your body alkaline has also been debunked for a very long time. Your kidneys automatically maintain that balance and even a small change can have fatal consequences for your health.
Similar to soaking the pulses over night, you would then drink the water and discard the pulses. Give your family the detox water made from these pulses when they ask where the pulses are.
Consuming fresh fruits and veggies, drinking their juices, or blending them into smoothies will provide you with many times more health benefits than simply soaking them to make detox water.
If someone could create a beverage that detoxifies the brain for such individuals, I would be happy. The real toxins, in my opinion, are there.
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