Between hidden additives and contaminants, not all food supplements are equal in cleaning your body. Here is the verdict of the survey to identify the safest products and those to absolutely avoid.
At the change of season, the desire to “detoxify” our body returns for many of us. The liver and kidneys naturally filter waste from our blood, but a treatment can give them a boost to regain energy, restful sleep and a brighter complexion. But beware of promises that are too good to be true. If the offer in pharmacies is immense, 60 million consumers have screened different brands to check if their products are really beneficial for our health.
The association analyzed capsules, ampoules and gummies for the presence of contaminants. The observation is clear: even in products sold to “purify” the body, the quality is not always there. At the bottom of the table, we find the Terravita detox complex (8.9/20) and that of Aroma-Zone (9.9/20). The study points out disappointing compositions where “Pesticides and mycotoxins were found in trace amounts”especially among these least rated references. Another recurring problem: labeling often lacks clarity and “does not always allow the quantity of assets ingested to be calculated”.
Fortunately, some products come out with very good results thanks to clean compositions. On the podium, we find, tied, the Detox syrup from Physiomins and the detoxifying Gummies from Epycure, which both have an excellent score of 17.4/20. These references are praised for the absence of major pollutants. The survey, however, reminds us that we must remain vigilant regarding the format of the complement: “for equivalent active ingredients, you might as well choose the one that contains the fewest additives”. Syrups and ampoules are therefore often more natural than gummies, which may contain more sugars or additives.
The best score in this comparison goes to the CIP Slimming Elimination ampoules from the Dietaroma brand, which score 18/20. This product, priced at €16.32 per box of 20 ampoules, is distinguished by its organic label and its French manufacturing method. It uses water extraction technology which allows the “totality” of the plant to be recovered (birch, meadowsweet, pilosella). Despite these good results, 60 million consumers qualify by adding that “food supplements are not trivial products”. It is essential to seek advice from a doctor, to avoid combining several supplements, and to note that these treatments are not recommended in cases of diabetes or kidney failure.
Please note that it is also possible to support your body without using capsules, by opting for a traditional approach using plants. A cure, which ideally lasts three weeks, can thus be done in the form of herbal teas at a rate of three cups per day. Focus on rosemary, dandelion or artichoke to stimulate the liver, and cherry stems to help the kidneys. To avoid damaging the liver, we avoid certain commercial fruit juices labeled “no added sugars” but use juice concentrates as natural sweeteners, which considerably increases the fructose content. The simplest tip remains to ensure optimal hydration: drinking at least 1.5 liters of plain water per day is essential to help your body evacuate toxins and regain its radiance.
