Detox cure supplements
Detoxification, or detoxification of the body, is done with detox juice, green detox powder or with detox supplements.
The advantage of these supplements is that they contain a high concentration (extract) of natural ingredients, such as herbal extracts, which support your body's own detox system.
Our bodies are naturally capable of detoxifying themselves. So, consider detox supplements as a supplement to help your body detox.
The role of antioxidants in detox supplements
Antioxidants in detox supplements are essential because they help protect your body from harmful substances, such as toxins, that you encounter during a detox process.
These substances can cause oxidative stress, where free radicals damage healthy cells. Antioxidants neutralize these free radicals and can help prevent cell damage.
They also support the liver, the most important organ for breaking down and removing toxins.
The 10 best ingredients in a detox cure
Using antioxidants makes the detox process faster and safer, keeping your body better protected.
That is why detox cure supplements often contain a combination of strong antioxidants.
These are the most common, effective and natural ingredients in detox formulas:
- Milk Thistle - Contains silymarin, a complex of flavonoids that contribute to the repair and protection of liver cells.
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa) – Contains curcumin, the main bioactive compound in turmeric with powerful antioxidant effects.
- Green tea - Contains catechins, powerful antioxidants.
- Grape seed - Contains polyphenols, powerful antioxidants.
- Wheatgrass - Contains chlorophyll, which can help remove heavy metals and toxins.
- Chlorella - Also contains chlorophyll and is rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Spirulina - Contains powerful antioxidants such as phycocyanin (blue pigment in spirulina) and beta-carotene.
- Acerola - Contains vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant.
- Siberian Ginseng - Contains adaptogens that may support the immune system.
- Alfalfa – Contains chlorophyll, which helps remove toxins, and flavonoids, which act as antioxidants.
- Blackcurrant – Contains high levels of vitamin C and anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants.
- Solidago virgaurea (true goldenrod)- Contains saponins, flavonoids (quercetin and kaempferol) that support kidney function.
- Ginger - Contains gingerols and shogaols, powerful antioxidants.
Tips to get more out of your detox treatment
To get the most out of your detox supplements, I have a few practical tips for you:
1. Start your day with your detox cure .
Your body is optimally able to absorb and process substances in the morning.
Digestion is then more active, meaning substances are absorbed more quickly by your system.
Therefore, it is preferable to take your treatment in the morning.
2. Combine your detox diet with healthy fats.
Some substances, such as curcumin (turmeric) and milk thistle, are better absorbed when taken with fats. (1) (2)
It's therefore a good idea to take these with a meal that contains some fat. This optimizes the absorption of the ingredients.
3. Combine curcumin with black pepper extract
This addition helps your body to absorb curcumin better, so that you benefit optimally from its antioxidant effect . (3)
Detox or detoxification?
Detox and detoxification are terms that are often used interchangeably, but are essentially the same thing: supporting your body in clearing free radicals.
- Detox comes from the English word 'detoxification' and means removing toxins from your body.
- Detoxification is the Dutch translation of detox and is often used to indicate the same process.
Sources Used
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- Stohs, S. J., Chen, O., Ray, S. D., Ji, J., Bucci, L. R., & Preuss, H. G. (2020). Highly Bioavailable Forms of Curcumin and Promising Avenues for Curcumin-Based Research and Application: A Review. Molecules , 25 (6), 1397. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25061397
- Hosseini, H., Ghavidel, F., Rajabian, A., Homayouni-Tabrizi, M., Majeed, M., & Sahebkar, A. (2024). The Effects of Curcumin Plus Piperine Co-administration on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Current Medicinal Chemistry , 31 . https://doi.org/10.2174/0109298673260515240322074849
