One Of The Most Common Weight Loss Myths You Should Stop Believing

One of the most common weight loss myths is this damn dirty idea that a cleanse or detox will cause you to lose weight. These companies sell laxatives to people and call them detox teas.

I usually try to post a lot of evidence/science/research in my answers, but I can’t with this one.

But the lack of science on these detoxes and cleanses should tell you something.

First of all, the kidneys, liver, and a few other organs work around the clock to make sure that toxins don’t build up in you. If one of those organs was failing to do its job, you’d know it, because you’d be in a hospital on your death bed.

Second, just look at the label on one of those goofy detox/cleanse products. Or email one of the companies and ask them this, “what exact toxin are​ you cleansing me of?”

It isn’t on the label and they can’t tell you either.

There are thousands (maybe even millions) of toxins that your body is susceptible to. Each one of them is unique and would require a certain medical treatment to get rid of. Saying a tea product gets rid of toxins is like saying a pill gets rid of diseases.

WHICH DISEASES!?

Last, one study found that the research supporting detox teas were full of sample bias, small samples, and flawed methodology. Basically, all the studies supporting detoxes are bad studies, and many of them were paid for by the companies that make the detox products.

Soooooo… don’t buy that garbage.