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Katie MacBride

Do detox foot pads work? An immunologist explains a huge flaw with the wellness trend


If you’ve scrolled through Instagram recently, you may have seen ads for “bamboo detox foot pads.” The ads claim that if you stick the pads on the bottom of your feet before bed, the “toxins” in your body will be sucked out, resulting in better sleep and less stress. Their “proof?” When you peel them off, the pads will be coated with nasty-looking black stuff.

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