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What is a liver cleanse diet and why would you want to do one? I’m sure you’ve seen many websites and even TV commercials advertising cleansing and detox diets – so what are the supposed benefits, what can be gained from them, and are there any risks to these diets? The aim is, of course, to rid ourselves of toxins that are harmful to us and are unnatural to ingest into our bodies. Does this liver cleanse diet succeed in making us healthier? Let’s take a look.

First of all, your liver’s job is to promote detoxification from your body. This is why alcoholics often die of cirrhosis of the liver – meaning that the liver has become so damaged by all of the toxins that it no longer functions properly and essentially turns into a brick inside of your body. Once the liver stops working, you die, since your body can no longer turn harmful chemicals and toxins away from your bloodstream. However, doing a “flush” or “cleanse” diet may not be helpful for the reasons that you think it is.

While your opinion on these diets depends largely on where you stand on homeopathic medicine and treatments, cleanse diets can be unintentionally helpful. While many cleanse sites and companies recommend drinking certain amounts of salt, juice, or other natural liquids, the biggest benefit of a cleanse diet is the increase in water intake, the decrease in caffeine and alcohol, the less fatty protein intake, and the less intake of processed food. These factors combined will always, from a medical perspective, make you healthier than the “average American” diet.

Fruits and vegetables can be natural salves for our digestive system by aiding our bodies in ridding themselves of harmful toxins and wastes. Before doing a cleanse or flush diet, consult your doctor to make sure what you are doing is safe for your body!