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Detoxification
Detox supplements naturally support the cleansing of unnecessary toxins from the body. Detoxing is a natural process to effectively support healthy liver and bowel function. It is important to support your body’s natural drainage process, to remove unwanted elements and intestinal build-up, accumulated over time from factors, for e.g., processed goods, topical products and environmental chemicals.
Detoxing Support Nutrients
- Mimosa Pudica Seed works its way through your intestinal tract, scrubbing out unwanted elements.
- BioActive Carbon is a proprietary blend that supports the body’s ability to bind and support elimination of unwanted elements and helps combats free radicals on a cellular level.
- Tauroursodeoxycholic acid is a bile acid derivative in a conjugate form with the protein taurine, to assist with healthy liver function and bile secretion to support detoxification.
- N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is used by the body to build antioxidants for the body from vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help combat free radicals.
- Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) is a herb traditionally used for maintaining healthy liver function, providing antioxidant support for liver health.
- Burdock root (Arctium lappa) traditionally used as a diuretic and a digestive aid to assist with healthy elimination and digestive function.
- Fulvic acid is a family of organic acids, natural compounds from humus, which help oxygenate the body and support the healthy detox process in the body.
Detoxing Support Tips
- Choose whole grains, gluten free grains, some fruits and vegetables.
- Incorporate some lean protein and healthy fats such as avocado, walnuts, almonds, flaxseed oil.
- Introduce sufficient fibre, both soluble (oats, peas, beans, apples, carrots, barley and rice bran) which stimulates healthy bile flow and insoluble (psyllium, bran, vegetables, and whole grains), which act as bulking agents.
- Stay hydrated to encourage the flushing out of toxins via the liver, bowel and kidneys.
- Avoid sugary and salty foods and limit or eliminate caffeine intake during the cleanse.
- Complete your cleanse with a suitable probiotic or gut support product, to help reestablish good, healthy flora in the digestive tract.
FAQ's
Detoxing can help support both liver and bowel function to assist and support with healthy digestion long-term.
Regular, effective daily bowel function is the most significant result from experiencing a detox. Occasional headaches and nausea can be experienced if not enough water is taken in, however nausea can be supported with digestive enzymes, during a detox.
For an effective detox, it is suggested to do one for more than 3 days. A 7-day detox plan is essentially a healthy eating programme, which involves eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. Start your day by drinking a glass of warm lemon water, followed by walk or some gentle exercise. You can also do juicing during your detox.
Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum), should always be included in a detox to help support the liver. Other nutrients that help include; glutathione, superoxide dismutase and taurine. Foods include; Lemons and limes, ginger, mint, watermelon, cucumber and grapefruit. These foods offer antioxidant properties and are an excellent source of key Vitamins, nutrients and fibre, all necessary for an effective detox!