The Dangers of Detox Diet

The detox ritual: Stop eating for a few days or a few weeks; consume only juices - vegetable juices, fruit juices, or all kind of mixtures that include lemon juice or "special" powders.

The detox diet promise: This diet will cleanse your body and flush out toxins such as food additives, heavy metals, medications and other pollutants. The result: a better health, a faster metabolism, and - of course - a skinnier you.

The hidden danger: a detox diet that lasts longer than a couple of days can be very dangerous. You can become dehydrated and suffer from lack of potassium and other electrolytes. Electrolyte imbalance can cause serious issues, including heart problems and internal organ damage, even organ failure.

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