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Detox diets have recently gained increased attention due to the popularity of the feature-length documentary “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead.” This film (written, directed, and starring Joe Cross), chronicles his inspirational weight-loss story as he uses a juice-fast to meet his weight loss goals and recover from an autoimmune disease called urticaria. The transformational journey captured in this film is truly remarkable, but it also raises a question as to whether there is sufficient scientific evidence to support a juice-cleanse diet for the majority of people.

The evidence to support clear health benefits of a completely juice-based diet in humans is lacking. Instead, why not consider integrating antioxidant rich juices into a balanced diet that also contains whole grains, nuts, dairy products, and lean meats? Any potential health benefits from juice can surely be gained from a balanced diet without the need for an extreme fasting regimen that is a component of the most popular “cleanses” today.