{"id":26745,"date":"2021-09-08T19:11:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T19:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=26745"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"detox-tea-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Detox Tea Benefits And Side Effects: Why You Should Be Cautious When Taking This Beverage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#What_Is_Detox_Tea\" >What Is Detox Tea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#What_Does_Detox_Tea_Claim\" >What Does Detox Tea Claim?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Are_There_Any_Real_Everyday_Detox_Tea_Benefits\" >Are There Any Real Everyday Detox Tea Benefits?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Liver_Detoxification\" >Liver Detoxification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Cell_Protection\" >Cell Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Soothe_Digestive_Issues\" >Soothe Digestive Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Detox_Tea_Side_Effects\" >Detox Tea Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Diarrhea\" >Diarrhea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Electrolyte_Imbalance\" >Electrolyte Imbalance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Caffeine_Overdose\" >Caffeine Overdose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Impaired_Nutrient_Absorption\" >Impaired Nutrient Absorption<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#A_Word_Of_Caution\" >A Word Of Caution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you regularly feel wiped out by noon, experience digestive issues, or other symptoms, you may think you need a detox. You&#8217;re not alone &#8211; people have been trying to rid their bodies of what they believe are toxins for maybe thousands of years. Your body has a natural detoxification system that works to eliminate toxins and harmful compounds. Consuming certain foods may boost your body&#8217;s ability to flush out toxins. Is detox tea one of those foods? Let&#8217;s review the detox tea benefits and side effects to determine whether these beverages can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/21-day-detox-diet-menu\/\">eliminate toxins<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-5-1d0453f6f3.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Detox_Tea\"><\/span><strong>What Is Detox Tea?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea is a beverage made from the leaves of plants, commonly from the Camellia sinensis plant. Different kinds of tea leaves are processed and fermented to create different types of teas such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, and white tea (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1111\/1541-4337.12479\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox teas claim to help rid your body of toxins or harmful compounds. Detox teas contain various ingredients including herbs like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dandelion leaf\/root<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhubarb root<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitter melon fruit extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senna leaf or pod (sennoside)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger root powder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cumin seed powder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chamomile flower powder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fennel seed powder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hibiscus flower powder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32191 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4432-1024x576.png\" alt=\"detox tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4432.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4432-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4432.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other detox teas may contain diuretics like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eucalyptus leaf extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parsley powder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stinging nettle powder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox teas also contain laxatives like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senna leaf or pod (sennoside)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cascara bark powder\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhubarb root powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fennel seed extract<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea bags are steeped in hot water to make <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-body-cleansing\/\">detox<\/a> tea. Some detox tea brands use natural food dyes derived from plants to color the drink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighing you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31377 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"detox tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Detox_Tea_Claim\"><\/span><strong>What Does Detox Tea Claim?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two of the most widely-believed health benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-day-detox-diet-shopping\/\">detox<\/a> tea are that it can help you lose weight and improve well-being by helping to rid your body of toxins and harmful compounds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/do_detox_teas_really_work\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some foods like those rich in fiber can help your digestive system eliminate waste more efficiently, detox tea doesn&#8217;t fall in the category of helpful foods. If anything, it can have negative side effects due to its laxative ingredients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox tea benefits weight loss temporarily. It contains diuretics that results in loss of water and electrolytes through the urine. Thus, due to water loss, the body temporarily loses weight, which returns after resuming a regular diet. Research does indicate that consumption of green tea may result in weight loss, but that would happen over time with regular consumption, not in a few days of \u201cdetoxing\u201d (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18006026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Any_Real_Everyday_Detox_Tea_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Are There Any Real Everyday Detox Tea Benefits?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-day-detox-diet\/\">detox<\/a> teas are harmless mixes of tea leaves or herbs no different than regular teas. In fact, some detox teas contain medicinal herbs that have been used for centuries to support human health and provide many health benefits. If you choose reputable brands that use organic ingredients, you may get the following benefits from those detox teas:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37552 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4742-1024x576.png\" alt=\"detox tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4742.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4742-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4742.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4742.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liver_Detoxification\"><\/span><b>Liver Detoxification<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk thistle may support liver function. Milk thistle contains powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory flavonoids that can help boost your liver&#8217;s natural ability to process nutrients and eliminate toxins. The antioxidants in milk thistle prevent free radical damage to the cells of your body, which potentially helps protect it from developing diseases such as cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541075\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cell_Protection\"><\/span><b>Cell Protection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-day-detox-diet-plan\/\">Green tea<\/a> extract <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">combats free radicals and oxidative damage. Green tea extracts may offer protection by activating enzymes that neutralize harmful chemicals and prevent cell damage &#8211; especially when the body is subjected to environmental toxins or stress (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6412948\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licorice can inhibit activity of viruses and bacteria, while also stimulating white blood cell production (the ones responsible for protecting the body against infections). As a natural antioxidant, licorice can also help prevent damage to cells in the body (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2405844021013438\">13<\/a>). Licorice can be toxic in higher amounts, however.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soothe_Digestive_Issues\"><\/span><b>Soothe Digestive Issues<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginger can soothe digestive issues, relieve nausea due to motion sickness or pregnancy, and may reduce inflammation in people with osteoarthritis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK92775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppermint can relieve indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It&#8217;s also useful for women experiencing menstrual cramps by relieving associated abdominal pain. It may even stop painful spasms in smooth muscles of organs like the intestines, uterus, stomach, and bladder (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/ptr.1936\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marshmallow root can relieve constipation thanks to its high mucilage content (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.3109\/13880209.2010.516754\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Mucilage is a gooey substance that absorbs fluid, which can help soften your stool and bulk it up to make bowel movements easier (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/mucilage\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-detox-meal-plan\/\">7-Day Detox Plan To Kick-Start Your Metabolism And Help You Lose Weight<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31375 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"detox tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detox_Tea_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Detox Tea Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some teas contain inorganic herbs, pesticides, chemicals, and high levels of caffeine. The ingredients in detox teas aren\u2019t regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). And recently, certain teas and other \u201cdetoxifying\u201d weight loss products have been found to contain dangerous drugs and chemicals not advertised on the packaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the side effects of taking detox teas with harmful ingredients include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diarrhea\"><\/span><b>Diarrhea<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The senna purgative in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-detox-diet-plan\/\">detox<\/a> teas can cause diarrhea (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK547922\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Diarrhea not only makes your body lose water, but also important electrolytes like potassium, sodium, and chloride.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using laxatives over the long run can also disrupt your normal digestion and bowel function. Instead of regularly eliminating waste, your body becomes dependent on laxatives and not fully eliminating waste which can result in a toxic colon and put you at risk for developing colorectal cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/14489120_Complications_of_laxative_abuse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Eating a fiber-rich diet and drinking plenty of water is a better way to relieve constipation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electrolyte_Imbalance\"><\/span><b>Electrolyte Imbalance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laxatives used in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salt-water-detox\/\">detox<\/a> tea formulations can disrupt the balance of electrolytes in your body &#8211; especially if you drink these teas on an empty stomach or for more than two weeks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK234935\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrolytes are crucial for muscle function and nerve transmission (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31082167\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). For example, low levels of potassium can trigger leg cramps that feel like sudden jolts of electricity running through your muscles. Lack of calcium can affect heart rhythm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37265 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4762-1024x576.png\" alt=\"detox tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4762.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4762-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4762.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4762.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caffeine_Overdose\"><\/span><b>Caffeine Overdose<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox teas often contain high amounts of caffeine. Excess caffeine intake can cause (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2017.00080\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid heart rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agitation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-diet\/\">Detox<\/a> teas may disrupt your natural sleep cycle by preventing you from entering the deeper stages of sleep &#8211; especially if they contain large amounts of caffeine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6292246\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impaired_Nutrient_Absorption\"><\/span><b>Impaired Nutrient Absorption<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides just making you feel sick and tired, some ingredients in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-smoothies-to-shed-belly-weight\/\">detox<\/a> tea formulations can inhibit the digestion and absorption of nutrients from food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/do_detox_teas_really_work\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who take vitamin supplements or medication should avoid using these teas as they may decrease the effectiveness of their intake. Some of the substances in detox teas may negatively interact with prescription and over-the-counter medications such as diuretics, heart medicines (including beta blockers), high blood pressure drugs, and diabetes medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37155 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4729-1024x576.png\" alt=\"detox tea benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4729.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4729-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4729.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Frame-4729.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Word_Of_Caution\"><\/span><strong>A Word Of Caution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox teas may not be right for you if you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are pregnant or breastfeeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t have regular bowel movements\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have difficulty swallowing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are susceptible to dehydration\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take certain medications like antibiotics, antihistamines, antacids, antidepressants, birth control pills, cholesterol-lowering agents (statins), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine), or pain relievers (codeine)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suffer from heart disease or stomach ulcers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have an eating disorder like bulimia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have gallstones\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are susceptible to kidney stones<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re thinking about detox teas for weight loss, you should know there is little to no evidence they work. Many of the claims are based on weak studies or animal research, not human trials &#8211; or no research at all. And some have even been shown to be actively dangerous (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33936895\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few years ago, the FDA issued a warning about detox teas that contain senna, which had been linked to severe cases of liver damage and death.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detox tea may help rid your body of waste in the short term, but it&#8217;s better to try and remove toxins from your diet &#8211; by avoiding harmful substances like caffeine and processed foods that can irritate your digestive system or harm your liver. You can also eat certain detox-friendly foods like cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, etc.), berries, and citrus fruits &#8211; which contain fiber and antioxidants that help neutralize harmful free radicals. You can also support your body&#8217;s natural detoxing process by drinking plenty of water and getting enough sleep and exercise each day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33936895\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acute Severe Hyponatremia Following Use of &#8220;Detox Tea&#8221;<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1002\/ptr.1936\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea (Mentha piperita L.)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, onlinelibrary.wiley.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6412948\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Review of the Role of Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) in Antiphotoaging, Stress Resistance, Neuroprotection, and Autophagy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1111\/1541-4337.12479\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemistry and Biological Activities of Processed &lt;i&gt;Camellia sinensis&lt;\/i&gt; Teas: A Comprehensive Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, onlinelibrary.wiley.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/14489120_Complications_of_laxative_abuse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complications of laxative abuse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 (1996, researchgate.net)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/do_detox_teas_really_work\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do Detox Teas Really Work?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18006026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effectiveness of green tea on weight reduction in obese Thais: A randomized, controlled trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2008, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6292246\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of caffeine on sleep quality and daytime functioning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31082167\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrolytes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK541075\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk Thistle &#8211; 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LiverTox &#8211; NCBI Bookshelf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK92775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Amazing and Mighty Ginger &#8211; Herbal Medicine &#8211; NCBI Bookshelf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2017.00080\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Safety of Ingested Caffeine: A Comprehensive Review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, frontiersin.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK234935\/\">Water and Electrolytes &#8211; Recommended Dietary Allowances &#8211; NCBI Bookshelf<\/a> (1989, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you regularly feel wiped out by noon, experience digestive issues, or other symptoms, you may think you need a detox. You&#8217;re not alone &#8211; people have been trying to rid their bodies of what they believe are toxins for maybe thousands of years. 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You're not alone - people have been trying to rid their bodies of what they believe are toxins for maybe thousands of years. Your body has a natural detoxification system that works to eliminate toxins and harmful compounds. Consuming certain foods may boost your body's ability to flush out toxins. Is detox tea one of those foods? Let's review the detox tea benefits and side effects to determine whether these beverages can help you <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/21-day-detox-diet-menu\/\\\">eliminate toxins<\/a>.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<a href=\\\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\\\"><img class=\\\"aligncenter wp-image-41521 size-full\\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-5-1d0453f6f3.gif\\\" alt=\\\"BetterMe\\\" width=\\\"800\\\" height=\\\"450\\\" \/><\/a>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>What Is Detox Tea?<\/strong><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Tea is a beverage made from the leaves of plants, commonly from the Camellia sinensis plant. Different kinds of tea leaves are processed and fermented to create different types of teas such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, and white tea (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1111\/1541-4337.12479\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Detox teas claim to help rid your body of toxins or harmful compounds. 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Let's review the detox tea benefits and side effects to determine whether these beverages can help you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/21-day-detox-diet-menu\/\">eliminate toxins<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/store.betterme.world\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=Detox_Tea_Benefits_And_Side_Effects\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/ezgif-5-1d0453f6f3.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Is Detox Tea?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea is a beverage made from the leaves of plants, commonly from the Camellia sinensis plant. 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