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The Overuse of the Word “Toxin”

You’ve heard the phrase “too much of a good thing” can be harmful. Today, this is evident with the overuse of the word “toxin” in many media outlets and so-called experts.

Toxicologists, who study toxins, will tell you “the dose makes the poison.” And this can apply to literally anything, including water.

Many people offer their tips to flush toxins from your body through juice cleansing or other methods. Does this work? Essentially no. Your gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver already naturally cleanse for you.

Better advice is to eat a healthful diet, exercise, and get some good rest.

www.foodinsight.org/how-to-remove-toxins-from-the-body-cleanse-detox

 

About Karen Blakeslee

The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.

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