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Detoxification— and I'm not referring to trendy liver flushes or juice cleanses. I'm talking about the intricately designed processes our bodies undergo continuously. Our bodies are equipped with multiple backup systems to ensure efficient detoxification. The complexity of this process is such that even experts may disagree on certain aspects.
Our bodies encounter various substances daily, including:
1. The air we breathe, containing numerous pollutants and particles (metals & chemicals).
2. Anything touching our skin, such as lotions, cleaners, receipt paper, medications. (metals & chemicals)
3. The food and drinks we consume, including supplements. (metals & chemicals)
All these substances must pass through the different defense mechanisms of our detoxification system.
What about pathogens like viruses and bacterium?
Pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, typically don't undergo the same detoxification process as toxins in the body. Detoxification primarily involves neutralizing and eliminating harmful substances, whereas the body's immune system is responsible for identifying and combating pathogens. However, the immune system may work alongside detoxification processes to help eliminate pathogens and their byproducts from the body.
So where do hormones come in to play with detoxification?
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