Are Liver Detoxes Safe? - Health Stato

                             Are Liver Detoxes Safe? - Health Stato

                             Are Liver Detoxes Safe? - Health Stato

There are medical treatments for liver diseases. But nothing shows that detox programs or supplements can fix liver damage.

In fact, detoxes may harm your liver. Studies have found that liver injuries from herbal and dietary supplements are on the rise. Green tea extract, for example, can cause damage like that from hepatitis. And the coffee enemas involved in some regimens can lead to infections and electrolyte problems that might be deadly.

Other things to know about these programs and products:

• Some companies use ingredients that could be harmful. Others have made false claims about how well they treat serious diseases.
• Unpasteurized juices can make you sick, especially if you’re older or have a weakened immune system.
• If you have kidney disease, a cleanse that includes large amounts of juice can make your illness worse.
• If you have diabetes, be sure to check with your doctor before you start a diet that changes how you usually eat.
• If you fast as part of a detox program, you may feel weak or faint, have headaches, or get dehydrated. If you have hepatitis B that has caused liver damage, fasting can make the damage worse.