Detox diets are dangerous for liver disease patients

Contrary to the popular belief, detox diets are dangerous for liver disease patients and no scientific evidences of health benefits in those patients, according to health experts warning. 


A health survey has been conducted by Hepatitis Australia, and more than 600 people were surveyed. Among the participants, nearly 70% of people believe liver cleansing or detox diets including commercial products being sold in medical shops are beneficial. With credible scientific research evidences, Dr. Simone Strasser, Associate Professor and eminent at Gastroenterological Society of Australia busted the myths of detox diets.

Taking detox diets once a year offer no health benefits and not liver protective. Instead of taking detox diets once-a-year, people should change the lifestyle habits including diet and sedentary lifestyle, Dr. Simone said.

Liver is the main organ that stores fat and the so-called detox diets have no biological role against fat build up. However, detox foods actually did not cleanse the liver as no toxins are synthesized or stored in liver, Dr. Simone added.

Actually, detox foods are harmful in clinically diagnosed liver disease patients. Rapid and hasty weight loss may increase build up of fat in the liver that could worsen the symptoms and progression of fatty liver disease, the expert concluded.

Fatty liver disease cause swelling and permanent scarring with inflammation of liver that result in liver cancer and cirrhosis – a liver disease that can also cause by excessive alcoholism.

Health conscious people often believe the myth and do one-off rejuvenation by detox diets. However, rapid and quick-fix methods are not advisable for good liver health, says Dr. Helen Tyrell, Head of Hepatitis Australia.

Balanced diet, normal body weight and limited consumption of alcohol can keep the liver healthy and disease-free.






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