Overview

Juice fasting is a diet that consists entirely of fruit and vegetable drinks. These are usually very low-calorie diets and typically last for 3-10 days.

Proponents of juice fasting claim that it can help the body to clear out toxins and increase energy. They also claim that juice can help repair the body since fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes, and natural sugars.

Some people use juice fasting for obesity and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

Don't confuse juice fasting with detoxification. These are not the same.



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Special Precautions and Warnings



Juice fasting is possibly unsafe. Juice fasting does not provide proper nutrition and can cause a person to develop nutritional deficiencies. It might also cause kidney injury in healthy people.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Juice fasting is possibly unsafe when pregnant or breast-feeding. Juice fasting does not provide adequate nutrition. Avoid use.

Diabetes: Juice fasting does not provide balanced nutrition and might affect blood sugar levels and blood sugar control in people with diabetes.

Kidney disorders: Juice fasting has caused kidney problems in healthy people. People with existing kidney problems might be at increased risk for kidney injury from juice fasting.

Interactions

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Dosing

Juice fasting typically only allows for drinks and smoothies made from fruits and vegetables. It is very low in calories and may only include 150-300 calories daily. Most people juice fast for 3-10 days before returning to a normal diet.
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