Detox and the 'cleanse' myth

Your liver, kidneys, gut and lungs clean the body every day — no special tea or 'toxin' cleanse is needed.

• 'Detox teas' are often laxatives or diuretics — what the scale loses is water, not fat, along with electrolytes.
• What actually helps: enough water, vegetables and fibre, sleep, less alcohol, movement.
• Worried about your liver? Liver tests (ALT, AST) and a doctor.