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A 20-year-old male asked:

I have had just fast food essentially for quite a while. 2 years and i am starting to get healthy but should i do anything to cleanse organs or colon?

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Dr. Katharine Coxanswered

Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience

No: Just changing to a healthy diet should be enough. All the best.

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