Lobby-group's 'scientists' dismiss detox schemes

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>From: binstock@...

The BBC news item offers a headline-like conclusion that " scientists

dismiss detox schemes " . However, the scientists' cover organization has

been identified as a lobbying group (1, see also 2). Perhaps the greatest

tragedy of our era - dwarfing even Hiroshima and Nagisaki - is a

combination of two factors: (i) many helpful therapies are disparaged so

that profits from pharmaceutical and OTC can be increased, and (ii) many

forms of pollution are allowed to occur via politically enforced,

so-called " safe " levels so that symptoms and needed treatments can be

induced globally.

Binstock

Researcher in Developmental & Behavioral Neuroanatomy

[news item follows the 2 urls]

1. info about: Sense about Science

http://www.lobbywatch.org/profile1.asp?PrId=151

2. http://www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/

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Scientists dismiss detox schemes

Following a so-called detox plan - often popular in January - is a waste

of time and money, scientists say.

They say many supplements do not have any effect and the body can recover

from Christmas excess on its own.

The detox business - which includes diets, tablets and drinks said to

flush out toxins - is said to be worth tens of millions of pounds.

But the scientists from the Sense About Science organisation say water,

fresh air and sleep is all that is needed.

The term detox is meaningless as the body is perfectly capable of clearing

out harmful substances, they add.

They [detox products] waste money and sow confusion about how our bodies,

nutrition and chemistry actually work

Sense About Science

The gut prevents bacteria and many toxins from entering the body, while

the liver contributes to breaking down harmful chemicals which are then

excreted by the kidneys.

Tap water rehydrates the body and a good's night sleep will leave people

refreshed, the scientists said.

They dismissed detox tablets, socks, body wraps, diets and eating Nettle

Root extract or drinking herbal infusions or " oxygenated " water in a bid

to make natural procedures more effective.

" They waste money and sow confusion about how our bodies, nutrition and

chemistry actually work, " they said.

The high street chemist Boots, which sells detox products, maintains they

have a role to play when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.

US research last year also concluded that detox diets do no more than the

body's own natural system to get rid of toxins.

Story from BBC NEWS:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/health/4576574.stm

Published: 2006/01/03 04:01:00 GMT

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