TED-Ed A cleanse won't detox your body -- but here's what will

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A cleanse won't detox your body -- but here's what will

4:42 minutes · Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

Put down the cayenne-lemon water and step away from the herbal tea. Cleanses and detox products like these don't remove toxins, says Dr. Jen Gunter, and some of them may even be hurting your health. Learn how your body rids itself of harmful substances and what you can do to keep this system running smoothly. Want to hear more from Dr. Gunter? Check out her podcast Body Stuff, from the TED Audio Collective.

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