HOW THE BODY DETOXIFIES

12 Oct 2009

12 Oct, 2009 Nutrition

Normally, the body has its own internal de-cluttering
system, continually detoxifying, pollutants, cellular by-
products, harmful chemicals and toxic waste. Here’s how.
LIVER
The liver is our most important detoxifier, as it
neutralizes poisons. What it cannot render harmless, it
stores – protecting the rest of the body from harm.

KIDNEYS
The kidneys eliminate fluid wastes, maintain electrolyte
balance and purify the bloodstream by detoxifying
medications, free radicals and toxins found in the blood.
COLON
The colon eliminates solid wastes and absorbs water from
foods.
LUNGS
The lungs act as a site of blood filtration and eliminate
toxic gases with each respiration.
SKIN
As the largest eliminative organ, every pore of the skin is
an escape route for waste material.
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