Registered dietitians are sounding the alarm about a trendy seven-day juice cleanse that has accumulated millions of followers on social media platforms. The program, which restricts participants to six cold-pressed juices per day totaling roughly 900 calories, promises rapid weight loss and 'total body detoxification.'
Nutrition experts point out that the human body already possesses highly effective detoxification systems through the liver and kidneys, and that extreme caloric restriction can actually impair these natural processes. The cleanse's low protein content also risks muscle loss rather than fat reduction.
Medical professionals recommend focusing on sustainable dietary changes rather than short-term restrictive programs, noting that any weight lost during such cleanses is predominantly water weight that returns quickly upon resuming normal eating.
