9 Things That Happen to Your Body During a Juice Cleanse

What is a juice cleanse?

Pretty much exactly what it sounds like—you live on mostly juice for a certain period of time. Some people do a juice cleanse to drop weight, while others use it as to “detox their body,” with the belief that the approach can flush chemicals and noxious substances from the body. Every cleanse is different: Some people use a juicer to make their own drinks; others subscribe to a program that delivers the juices. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation about what a juice cleanse can do for your body—and not everyone realizes how dangerous they can be. Anthony Auriemma, MD, medical director of AMITA Health’s Alexian Brothers Weight Loss Solutions near Chicago, IL, explains to Reader’s Digest just what happens when you choose this extreme approach. (You’ve heard of juicing, but here’s what happens during a souping cleanse.)

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