DETOX
What Does Detox Mean?
Detox is the process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body.The term "detox" is short for detoxification, which refers to the body's natural process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body. Toxins are anything that can potentially harm body tissue, including waste products that result from normal cell activity, such as ammonia, lactic acid, and homocysteine, and human-made toxins that we are exposed to in our environment, food, and water.
In a healthcare context, "detox" can also refer to the period of withdrawal during which an organism returns to homeostasis after long-term use of an addictive substance. For example, alcohol detoxification is a process by which the withdrawal from alcohol is managed and controlled.
In popular culture, "detox" is also commonly used to refer to various diets, fasts, or procedures that claim to assist the body in eliminating toxins, thereby improving health and promoting weight loss. Such detox diets might involve consuming certain foods, drinking special teas, or using other products.
It's important to note that many of these popular "detox" methods have not been scientifically proven to be effective. The human body, particularly the liver and kidneys, is naturally quite efficient at filtering and removing ingested toxins. Therefore, a healthy diet and lifestyle are generally sufficient for maintaining the body's detoxification processes.
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"Process of Neutralizing or Eliminating Toxins From the Body"
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"Process of Neutralizing or Eliminating Toxins From the Body" is the most common definition for Detox on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| Detox | |
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| Definition: | Process of Neutralizing or Eliminating Toxins From the Body |
| Type: | Word |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
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