Overview

Detoxification footpads are pads that are placed on the foot. Manufacturers claim that they remove toxins from the body and improve overall health.

There is no good scientific evidence to support any claims or uses for detoxification footpads. In fact, one company has been banned from selling detoxification footpads in the US for making false claims.

Uses & Effectiveness

We currently have no information for Detoxification Footpads overview.

Side Effects



Special Precautions and Warnings



There isn't enough reliable information to know if detoxification footpads are safe or what the side effects might be. These footpads contain many different ingredients. Some people may be allergic to some of the ingredients in these products.

Broken or damaged skin: Don't apply detoxification footpads to broken or damaged skin. Applying footpads to broken, damaged, or irritated skin might make the skin worse.

Interactions

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Dosing

Detoxification footpads are applied to the feet for about 12 hours at a time. Some people wear them overnight, but the companies that make these footpads say that they can be worn at any time, even when exercising. Although manufacturers claim that these footpads can remove toxins, there is no evidence to support these claims.
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