What diet cleanses really promise — and the risks behind them

Spend a few minutes on social media and you are likely to come across a “cleanse” diet claiming quick weight loss, brighter skin or a complete reset for the body. Some of these plans call for juice-only days, while others promote teas, powders or colon cleanses. The messaging can make it seem as if detoxing requires a special program, even though the body already does that work on its own.