Gastrointestinal System - Cleansing

In addition to tools/resources developed specifically by the PEN^® team or its partner associations (see PEN Handout Collections which includes translations and adaptations where available), links to tools/resources on external websites have been selected for this Knowledge Pathway based on their consistency with the evidence, authoritative source and currency. These external tools/resources are provided as sources of additional information believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of publication and should not be considered an endorsement of any information, service, product or company. Country-specific resources may not be totally consistent with the evidence presented in PEN, but are included to reflect current country guidelines and practice.

• Article Analysis: Influence of Foods and Food-based Components on Detoxification Pathways

  Last Updated: 2015-07-17 – Article Analysis  

  An analysis of a narrative review: "Modulation of Metabolic Detoxification Pathways Using Foods and Food-derived Components: A Scientific Review with Clinical Application", on the influence of whole foods, phytonutrients, and other food-based components on specific metabolic detoxification pathways.

  Target Audience: Professional

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• BDA Food Fact Sheet: Detox Diets

  Last Updated: 2022-05-31 – Handout  

  A consumer fact sheet from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) explaining that detox diets are a marketing myth rather than nutritional reality.

   Target Audience: Consumer

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