Mindy GardnerDetox Diets

Fad or Fact?

What is detoxification? Types of detox diets Perceived benefits Study Comparisons Dangers with Detox diets My

Recommendations/Conclusion References

Outline

Involves the mobilization, biotransformation, and elimination of toxicants of exogenous and endogenous origin.

Detoxification Steps: Phase 1: toxicants are transformed and activated to more

polar, less lipid soluble forms Phase 2: The toxicants from phase one are joined to

constituents, and excreted via bile and feces or the serum, kidneys, and urine.

What is detoxification?

So if our body detoxifies itself, why would we need to be on a detox diet?

Liquid detox Mono Fruit Detox Diet Raw Food Diet Supplemental detox diets

Types of Detox Diets

Eliminate toxins from the body Helps with weight loss Boosts energy Anti-aging benefits Improved sense of well-being

Perceived Benefits

Purpose: determine the efficacy and safety of the lemon detox diet and does it reduce symptoms of cardiovascular disease

Subjects: Korean woman 20-50 years old control: normal diet w/o restrictions lemon: lemon detox group placebo: calorie restriction similar to the lemon group

(no lemon juice)

Intervention Period: 11 days total. 7 days on detox, 4 days transitional diet

Calorie Content: Lemon: 409.3 kcal/day Placebo: 403.3 kcal/day Control: decrease of 39%

Lemon Detox Cont…

Results: wide variety of improvements on lipid panels Short intervention period=no harmful hematological

damage

Limitations: Could not control the control group participants diet or

physical activity of any participants Decrease of calorie consumption in the control group Could not add lemon juice to placebo group Did not check for malnutrition

Lemon Detox Cont…

Many do show short term beneficial effects

No long term evidence to prove success

Herbalife have been shown to cause hepatotoxicity

Supplemental Diets

$3.33$39

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Vitamin Deficiencies Hepatotoxicity Muscle Deterioration Heart Palpitations Hair loss/Thinning Depression Abdominal & Digestive Pain Reduced Immune System Skin problems

Reported Dangers of Detox Diets

Fadact Short term positive effects on weight loss and improving

lipid panels No long term effects of treatment processes or weight

loss effectiveness Natural ways to detox yourself without fasting or buying

supplemental products Not for healthy weight individuals

Fad or Fact?

Remove foods that may contribute to total body burden of toxicants

Detox-focused Core Food Plan

Consult a professional and do adequate research before beginning a detox/cleanse diet

Recommendations

Gudzune, K., Doshi, R., Mehta, A., Chauldhry, Z., Jacobs, D., & Vakil, R. (2015). Efficacy of Commercial Weight-Loss Programs. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(7), 501-534. doi:10.7326/M14-2238 Gudzune, K., Doshi, R., Mehta, A., Chauldhry, Z., Jacobs, D., & Vakil, R. (2015). Efficacy of Commercial Weight-Loss Programs. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(7), 501-534. doi:10.7326/M14-2238 Clinc, J. (2013). Nutritional Aspects of Detoxification in Clinical Practice. Alternative Therapies, 21(3), 54-62. http://www.target.com/bp/dove+chocolatehttp://dovechocolate.com/Product/Detail?p_id=11http://www.isagenix.com/products/categories/individual-items/isa-delight-plusClinc, J. (2013). Nutritional Aspects of Detoxification in Clinical Practice. Alternative Therapies, 21(3), 54-62. Gudzune, K., Doshi, R., Mehta, A., Chauldhry, Z., Jacobs, D., & Vakil, R. (2015). Efficacy of Commercial Weight-Loss Programs. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(7), 501-534. doi:10.7326/M14-2238 Gudzune, K., Doshi, R., Mehta, A., Chauldhry, Z., Jacobs, D., & Vakil, R. (2015). Efficacy of Commercial Weight-Loss Programs. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(7), 501-534. doi:10.7326/M14-2238 Clinc, J. (2013). Nutritional Aspects of Detoxification in Clinical Practice. Alternative Therapies, 21(3), 54-62. http://www.target.com/bp/dove+chocolatehttp://dovechocolate.com/Product/Detail?p_id=11http://www.isagenix.com/products/categories/individual-items/isa-delight-plusClinc, J. (2013). Nutritional Aspects of Detoxification in Clinical Practice. Alternative Therapies, 21(3), 54-62. Gudzune, K., Doshi, R., Mehta, A., Chauldhry, Z., Jacobs, D., & Vakil, R. (2015). Efficacy of Commercial Weight-Loss Programs. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(7), 501-534. doi:10.7326/M14-2238 Gudzune, K., Doshi, R., Mehta, A., Chauldhry, Z., Jacobs, D., & Vakil, R. (2015). Efficacy of Commercial Weight-Loss Programs. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(7), 501-534. doi:10.7326/M14-2238 Clinc, J. (2013). Nutritional Aspects of Detoxification in Clinical Practice. Alternative Therapies, 21(3), 54-62. http://www.target.com/bp/dove+chocolatehttp://dovechocolate.com/Product/Detail?p_id=11http://www.isagenix.com/products/categories/individual-items/isa-delight-plusClinc, J. (2013). Nutritional Aspects of Detoxification in Clinical Practice. Alternative Therapies, 21(3), 54-62. Gudzune, K., Doshi, R., Mehta, A., Chauldhry, Z., Jacobs, D., & Vakil, R. (2015). Efficacy of Commercial Weight-Loss Programs. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(7), 501-534. doi:10.7326/M14-2238 Gudzune, K., Doshi, R., Mehta, A., Chauldhry, Z., Jacobs, D., & Vakil, R. (2015). Efficacy of Commercial Weight-Loss Programs. Annals of Internal Medicine, 162(7), 501-534. doi:10.7326/M14-2238 Clinc, J. (2013). Nutritional Aspects of Detoxification in Clinical Practice. Alternative Therapies, 21(3), 54-62. http://www.target.com/bp/dove+chocolatehttp://dovechocolate.com/Product/Detail?p_id=11http://www.isagenix.com/products/categories/individual-items/isa-delight-plusClinc, J. (2013). Nutritional Aspects of Detoxification in Clinical Practice. Alternative Therapies, 21(3), 54-62.

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