Detox Teas and Other Fictions: Protecting your wallet and your gut

Nadia Wren

The word "detox" sells a lot of tea and explains very little. This is a clear look at what those blends actually do inside you: the mild laxative effect marketed as cleansing, the herbs that can irritate a healthy gut, the flat truth about your liver and kidneys already handling detoxification, and simpler, cheaper ways to support digestion that do not involve a steep price tag or a fad. Grounded, clear-eyed, and kind to your gut and your wallet alike.