Stoffwechselreinigung

Stoffwechselreinigung, often translated as metabolic cleansing or detox, refers to a variety of practices and beliefs centered around the idea of eliminating waste products and toxins from the body to improve health and well-being. The concept suggests that the body accumulates substances that hinder its optimal functioning, and through specific dietary changes, supplements, or lifestyle adjustments, these can be expelled.

Proponents of stoffwechselreinigung often point to the body's natural detoxification systems, such as the liver and kidneys, and propose that these systems can be overwhelmed. Therefore, external interventions are believed to support or enhance these processes. Common elements of such cleansing protocols include abstaining from processed foods, sugar, alcohol, and sometimes animal products, while increasing the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and water. Herbal teas and specific supplements are also frequently recommended.

However, the scientific community generally regards the concept of "detoxing" in the way it is often marketed with skepticism. Major health organizations emphasize that a healthy body is capable of efficiently processing and eliminating waste products through its existing biological mechanisms. There is limited robust scientific evidence to support the efficacy of most commercially available detox programs for improving health beyond what can be achieved through a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Nevertheless, the underlying principles of many cleansing diets, such as reducing processed foods and increasing nutrient-dense options, align with general recommendations for a healthy diet.