Thoughts on the value - or otherwise - of detox diets.
• On detox the Romans got it right: Mundus vult decipi - the world wants to be deceived - better translated as "There's a sucker born every minute." The only thing that loses weight on a detox diet is your wallet.
- Dr John Hoskins, Environmental Toxicologist, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
• Detox diets are a scam and show that society want a quick fix and as money is no object it's often perceived that the more expensive the better.
- Margot Brennan, Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute
• We position our detox plan in a healthy lifestyle approach which supports the body's natural detox mechanisms.
- Vicky Pennington, nutritionist for Boots
• Milk thistle is very good for detoxing the liver, gall bladder and digestive system, it is a herb to be taken in moderation like all medicine.
- Anne Harty, manager, Jan De Vries Clinic
• The entire concept of detox itself makes no sense as if there were toxic substances in our body we would not be around.
- Aveen Bannon, consultant dietitian, Dublin Nutrition Centre