The Detox and Cleanse Danger: What Your Kidneys Really Need

In this episode of Wellness Focused, Dr. Bismah Irfan exposes the hidden risks behind the multi-billion-dollar detox and cleanse industry. Many “natural” products and juice cleanses can actually harm your kidneys, especially if you already have reduced kidney function.Dr. Irfan explains why your body’s liver and kidneys are already highly efficient at detoxification, and why adding unregulated supplements or concentrated juices often does more harm than good. She shares real-life patient stories of kidney injury caused by supplements and potassium-rich juice cleanses, and highlights how natural or traditional remedies are not automatically safe.You’ll also learn evidence-based strategies for kidney health, including hydration, balanced nutrition, blood pressure and blood sugar management, and avoiding harmful habits—root-cause approaches that truly support your kidneys.If you’ve ever considered a “detox,” cleanse, or herbal supplement for kidney health, this episode is a must-listen.----Dr. Bismah Irfan warns about the dangers of detoxes, cleanses, and unregulated supplements on kidney health, sharing evidence-based strategies to protect and support your kidneys.----Dr. Bismah Irfan, MDFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/KidneyHealthMD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kidney.healthmd/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbismah/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drbismah.com/about/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/