{"id":274659,"date":"2025-06-05T09:48:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T09:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/juice-cleanses-could-be-hurting-your-gut-heres-what-to-know\/"},"modified":"2025-06-05T09:48:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T09:48:45","slug":"juice-cleanses-could-be-hurting-your-gut-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=274659","title":{"rendered":"Juice Cleanses Could Be Hurting Your Gut \u2014 Here’s What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"


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For years, juice cleanses have been marketed as the ultimate detox, promising clearer skin, rapid weight loss, and a squeaky-clean digestive system. However, recent scientific findings<\/a> suggest that these liquid-only diets may be doing more harm than good when it comes to your gut microbiome.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe majority of juice cleanses impact gut health negatively. They can cause bowel habit irregularity and even precipitate inflammatory bowel disease, as the gut microbiota is disrupted due to the lack of fiber in these cleanses. And we see patients all the time whose irritable bowel syndrome worsens after they\u2019ve embarked on a juice cleanse,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Fazia Mir, MD, American Gastroenterological Association Spokesperson, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico<\/em><\/p>\n

The U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports there\u2019s little evidence to support juice cleanses for eliminating toxins from the body. Additionally, some juices used in detox protocols aren\u2019t pasteurized or treated to kill harmful bacteria, potentially exposing individuals to toxigenic E. coli, Salmonella, hepatitis A, and Cryptosporidium.<\/p>\n

Moreover, juices made from high-oxalate foods \u2014 like leafy greens and beets \u2014 can pose a risk for individuals prone to kidney stones, making juice cleanses even riskier for some.<\/p>\n

Gut Microbiome: The Real Detox Hero<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that aid digestion, regulate the immune system, and even produce serotonin. A healthy microbiome thrives on diversity and fiber, both of which are sorely lacking in juice-only diets. Fiber, found in whole plant foods, feeds beneficial bacteria and promotes microbial balance.<\/p>\n

What to Do Instead<\/strong> <\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking to reset your gut, skip the liquid fast. Focus on nourishing your microbiome with real food:<\/p>\n