Will a 3 day cleanse work?

The general expectation is that this will “flush” your system of toxins and you get the start you need moving forward. However, our bodies can't truly detox in just three days. It also won't work to simply eliminate all but one type of food or drink.

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Three-day detoxes are a popular online search for people who are looking to reset their bodies without a long-term commitment. Often, what comes to mind is a diet where you would eliminate everything except a particular ingredient or type of food (think “juice cleanse” or “citrus detox”). The general expectation is that this will “flush” your system of toxins and you get the start you need moving forward. However, our bodies can’t truly detox in just three days. It also won’t work to simply eliminate all but one type of food or drink. Our bodies have a lot to accomplish during a detox – a three-stage process of bioactivation, conjugation, and transport (elimination). We’re working to transport toxins from our cells, not just clear out our colon: that’s why a three-day liquid diet isn’t enough. A true metabolic detoxification is a full cycle of the three stages, and that takes time. We need at least 10 days to effectively support our bodies to be better at removing toxins, and even longer if you’re particularly toxic or have never done a metabolic detox before.

The three phases of detox

In the first phase (bioactivation), enzymes transform toxins into reactive intermediates requiring quick neutralization. In the second phase (conjugation), enzymes neutralize the toxin by converting it into a non-toxic, water-soluble molecule. During the third and final phase of detox (transport), toxins are eliminated from the body. For more details about the three phases of detox, read our post “What is Detoxing, and Why Should I Consider Doing a Detox?”

Food is important during detox

Nutritional support during each stage of detox is key. A wide range of whole foods are necessary for proper support; your body has a lot of work to do, and eliminating all or most food is counterproductive. Additionally, consuming just one “magic” ingredient isn’t enough for an effective detox. This biotransformation process requires energy, first and foremost, through the intake of macronutrients in whole foods (did you catch the plural on that one?). Hydration is also important for detox, as water intake supports urinary toxin elimination. Additionally, an array of fruits and vegetables provide necessary enzymes and antioxidant micronutrients to support a healthy detox. Antioxidant vitamins like vitamins A, C, and E; minerals like selenium, copper, zinc, and manganese; as well as several phytonutrients from plants have antioxidant activity that protect the body from oxidative stress. That’s why our detoxification philosophy here at Standard Process includes either a 10-day or 28-day detox approach with full nutritional guidance designed to support each step of a metabolic detox. The bottom line is this: a true metabolic detox takes time and a wide variety of nutrients to remove toxins successfully and healthfully from the body. We are exposed to toxins every day, and a “three-day detox” or a “special detoxifying ingredient” are not adequate to effectively detox the body and make your detox mechanisms more efficient.

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Is coffee good for liver?

Coffee also lowers the risk of other liver conditions including fibrosis (scar tissue that builds up within the liver) and cirrhosis. Drinking coffee can slow the progression of liver disease in some patients. Beneficial effects have been found however the coffee is prepared – filtered, instant and espresso.

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Coffee and the Liver

A British Liver Trust report (published June 2016) ‘Coffee and the liver – the potential health benefits’ confirms coffee is good for liver health. It is the first time that the entire body of current research and evidence has been reviewed and compiled into a single report.

The report provides evidence that:

Regularly drinking moderate amounts of coffee may prevent liver cancer – the World Health Organisation has recently confirmed this reduced risk after reviewing more than 1,000 studies in humans Coffee also lowers the risk of other liver conditions including fibrosis (scar tissue that builds up within the liver) and cirrhosis

Drinking coffee can slow the progression of liver disease in some patients

Beneficial effects have been found however the coffee is prepared – filtered, instant and espresso However, it is important to remember that although drinking coffee may protect you from developing liver disease and can in addition help those who already have some degree of liver damage – the key messages for good liver health remain reducing the amount of alcohol we drink, eating a good diet, drinking plenty of water, doing regular exercise and keeping to a health weight. You can read the full report here: Coffee consumption and the liver - the potential health benefits In November 2017, a roundtable report from the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee ‘Looking after the liver: coffee, caffeine and lifestyle factors’ provided further information on the potential role of coffee consumption in reducing the risk of liver diseases such as liver cancer and cirrhosis.

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