Posted on by Narado Zeco Powell CFT|CNS|CES

Episode92- Is Detox Beneficial For Weight-Loss?

Welcome to another episode of The ZecoHealth Show 

This is Weight Management Expert Narado Zeco Powell 

If & how detox can help in weight-loss 

It seems everywhere we turn, we hear about detox and its benefits, but are there really any?

If there are, what are they & how can they benefit you?

Before I begin, remember to check out the Zeco Recommendation Page for products I have recommended for fitness, health & fat-loss along with my discount code. 

The link is in the show-notes & description of the podcast. 

The Zeco Recommendation Page

Now, let’s begin

There has been a small amount of research done on detox & detoxification. 

Some say that detox has fantastic benefits for insulin resistance, weight-loss, eliminating toxins from your body & more while others say there aren’t any benefits.

Then this gets confusing. 

Before I go further, let’s discuss how detox programs usually work.

They usually include:

  1. Fasting 
  2. Drinking only juices
  3. Eating only certain foods 
  4. Using herbs
  5. Using supplements 
  6. Using a sauna
  7. More

Now, even though there isn’t much research on detox, there has been research on these habits separately.

For example, we know the benefits of fasting, sauna use (primarily red light sauna), certain herbs & more.

Now, let’s discuss safety

Some detox programs can be unsafe & falsely advertised 

The USDA & FDA have taken action against several companies selling detox/cleansing products for reasons like:

  1. They contain harmful substances 
  2. Marketed with false claims
  3. Medical devices marketed with unapproved uses

So, be careful & do your research 

In the show-notes, I put the link to couple websites where you can research detox & other health topics 

https://nccih.nih.gov/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

Let’s talk how detox can be beneficial according to Healthline:

  1. Especially when combined with fasting can give your body a rest from digestion & promote cellular autophagy & improve cellular repair.
  2. Toxin Removal especially when you use clean ingredients 
  3. Better digestive health 
  4. Improving mood
  5. Increase energy levels 

Here are some things to avoid & tips to consider:

  1. Use natural as much as possible. A simple approach like water with lemon can be beneficial 
  2. Do not do excessive fasting. In fact research suggests that women should not fast more than 12 to 14 hours & men, 14 to 16 hours daily.
  3. If juicing, do not use high sugary drinks
  4. Add some bitter into your protocol 
  5. Do your research before starting any program
  6. Do not make any dietary changes before speaking to a medical or dietary professional. 

Thanks for joining 

Enjoy your weekend fam