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Detox Cleanses and the Body’s Real Filtration Systems
Why detox cleanses, supplement stacks, and smoothie cures misunderstand liver, kidney, and gastrointestinal physiology.
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By Devin Teichrow. Published May 20, 2025.
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Why detox cleanses, supplement stacks, and smoothie cures misunderstand liver, kidney, and gastrointestinal physiology.
Search the word ‘detox’ and you’ll find links about smoothies, sweat lodges, and supplement stacks that’ll cost more than a first date.
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https://theedgeofepidemiology.substack.com/p/your-body-already-detoxifies-itself
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