Detox Protocol
One of the things that infuriates me as a health care practitioner is how the word “detox” has been co-opted by charlatans trying to sell you suspect products you’re supposed to introduce into your body through various orifices. This nonsense has unfortunately clouded some of the real things you can do to bolster your body’s ability to cleanse itself.
Simply opting for healthier clean foods is a great first step, but studies show that as caloric restriction causes fat cells to shrink, they release stored toxins into the system. Research has demonstrated that these harmful chemicals can actually poison metabolic pathways, causing slowed metabolism. This may actually sabotage weight loss efforts, causing weight to plateau even in the face of stringent diet adherence. The supplements in my Detox protocol have been chosen carefully to mobilize toxin elimination, easing the “blahs” that sometimes compromise your dietary resolve and get in the way of permanent sustainable weight loss.
Start with Protoclear as support for your light diet consisting of lots of fresh raw salads with olive oil and small portions of lean protein. Protoclear provides a small amount of calories from protein, carbohydrates and fat as well as a balanced array of vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals that support phase 1 and phase 2 detoxification. May maintain for 3 to 10 days to support your cleanse. One scoop twice daily will allay cravings and provide you with a nutritional “insurance policy” while you reduce your normal food intake and take a break from your usual supplements.
Reg’Activ Liver and Detox delivers the unique probiotic lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 which generates glutathione; It also supports the liver’s processing of toxins with milk thistle, n-acetylcysteine, and selenium. (Take one twice daily.)
Dual Detox adds the chelating benefits of chlorella along with the synergistic compound sulforaphane from broccoli sprouts. (Take one three times daily.)
Reg’Activ Liver and Detox helps your body produce glutathione, but additional glutathione can accelerate your detox process. Reduced L-Glutathione is a great option. Take one three times daily during your detox (for maintenance, one or two per day should suffice).
Vitamin C is one of the body’s most potent detoxifiers. Add Ester-C (take one three times daily) to augment the small amount of C provided in Protoclear.
Related Reading:
Real vs. Fake Detox
Leyla Weighs In: Essential Detox: The importance of a healthy liver
