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Is a juice detox safe?
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Depends...: ...On how long you do it for, and if you're using any other supplements. The major problem with longer term use of a juice fast (more than a day or two) is muscle wasting due to a very low protein intake. Any detox can be difficult to handle, and you should be in pretty good health to begin with or do the detox under a doctor's guidance.
Answered 10/3/2011
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Depends...: Dr. Cole raises an important point. If you are using juicing in addition to a regular healthy diet to detox, then it is safe longterm. If you are doing a juice detox fast, then it can be problematic. The liver needs a tremendous amount of energy to work efficiently. Fasting longer than 24 hours can influence the metabolism of the liver.
Answered 9/28/2016
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