After a boozy weekend or a takeaway-heavy week, it’s tempting to believe that a “detox diet”, like a juice cleanse, might undo the damage. But is that how our bodies actually work?
According to Dr Emily Leeming, a dietitian at King’s College London, the answer is: no. “Your body has a natural built-in detox system that helps eliminate potentially harmful molecules and waste products,” she says. “You don’t need a special diet.” She adds that “toxins” has become a “scary term” but it’s normal for your body to process these kinds of molecules.
