Are detox diets an effective strategy for obesity and oxidation management in the short term?
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https://doi.org/10.19230/jonnpr.1585Keywords:
detox, oxidation, antioxidant, obesity, dietAbstract
Introduction: Detox diets are popular dieting strategies that claim to facilitate toxin elimination and weight loss, thereby promoting health and well-being.
Objective: To examine whether detox diets affect antioxidant markers in blood and body composition.
Methods: 14 participants were randomly divided into two groups: a) Group 1/Detox diet: followed an exclusive detox diet based on juices for three days, followed by a hypocaloric diet for 4 days; and b) Group 2/Mediterranean diet: followed a hypocaloric Mediterranean diet for 7 days.
Results: there were statistically significant differences, in both groups, between the basal and final data in all study variables, except for test PAT. Weight, BMI, total fat, muscle and dROM decreased, while body water increased slightly. Weight loss and body fat were higher in group 2 (Mediterranean diet) than in group 1 (detox diet). The percentage of body water and the level of reactive oxygen metabolites increased. There was greater loss of musculature and water. In group 1, a decrease in the level of reactive oxygen metabolites was observed. However, there was a lower decrease in the body's antioxidant response, in group 1 than in group 2.
Conclusion: There are reports which support that detox diets are useful for health promotion and weight loss; however, some preliminary studies suggest that certain nutritional components possess detoxification properties; we did not meet such a conclusion in our study.
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