04/17/2026
This is one of the cringiest things I overhear →
because people are genuinely going on juice-only “detoxes” without realizing it’s not actually helping their body detox.
Let’s break this down.
I hear a lot of people in the “science-based” world say detoxing isn’t real. And that’s not true, either. Your body is constantly detoxifying.
Your liver, gut, kidneys, skin, and lungs all work together to process and eliminate toxins — effective detox support is about supporting these systems, not bypassing them.
And this is where juice cleanses miss the mark.
Because they often don’t actually support detox… and in some cases, can work against it.
Here’s why:
• No fiber → which you need for regular bowel movements (and yes, pooping regularly is a key part of detox)
• When digestion slows down, toxins can get reabsorbed and sent back to the liver instead of being eliminated
• Very low protein → which your liver needs to carry out detoxification pathways
So you’re removing key inputs your body relies on… while expecting it to “detox better”
FOR THE RECORD — I’m not against juicing.
Juices can be a great way to increase micronutrients and support the body when used appropriately.
But a juice cleanse is not a shortcut to detoxification.
If anything, only drinking juice removes the very things your body needs to do that job well.
Real detox support looks like:
* supporting digestion
* eating enough protein
* getting fiber
and working *with* your body — not overriding it