Detox teas can be risky: What advertisers don't mention

Illusion of ease: where do the pounds go?

Most popular cleansing drinks do not affect metabolism as advertisements claim. The "melting away" of weight is usually due only to water loss and bowel cleansing.

As dietitian Olivia Ponyatovska notes, a healthy body does not need external detoxes. The liver and kidneys handle this perfectly on their own.

Danger in every cup

The ingredients in these teas often contain herbs that, when consumed daily, can become a "slow-acting health mine" for your body.

Laxative components

Senna, buckthorn, aloe, or rhubarb.

Diuretics

Horsetail, nettle, or dandelion in large doses.

Regular use of these blends can lead to dangerous dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Moreover, the body can become reliant on external stimulation, which over time can cause chronic constipation, mineral deficiencies, and serious digestive disorders.

When these teas are actually appropriate

Experts emphasize that herbal blends should only be used occasionally, for instance, to relieve temporary digestive issues.

Using them as a primary weight-loss tool will not provide lasting results and may turn you into a regular patient of a gastroenterologist.

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