Garlic extract detoxifies the body
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The Claim
Some people claim that garlic extract can detoxify the body by removing toxins and cleansing the liver.
Origin
This myth is propagated by the detox industry and alternative health practitioners who promote various detox diets and supplements.
What Science Says
Scientific research does not support the concept of 'detox' as marketed by the supplement industry. The liver naturally detoxifies the body without the need for supplements. Studies on garlic's impact on liver health are limited, and while some animal studies suggest potential benefits, these are not directly applicable to humans. Human studies are needed to evaluate these claims.
Verdict
False
Sources
- PMID:36856009 Aged Garlic Extract Prevents Alcohol-Induced Cytotoxicity through Induction of Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 2 in the Liver of Mice.
- PMID:20650352 Sodium 2-propenyl thiosulfate derived from garlic induces phase II detoxification enzymes in rat hepatoma H4IIE cells.
- PMID:26714183 Differential Cytotoxicity of Acetaminophen in Mouse Macrophage J774.2 and Human Hepatoma HepG2 Cells: Protection by Diallyl Sulfide.