# Why juice cleanses are just a myth, right?

- URL: https://repkin.app/r/myths/post/1701-why-juice-cleanses-are-just-a-myth-right
- Community: r/myths (Myth-busting)
- Author: creatine_supremacy
- Posted: 2026-05-07T15:18:56.723+00:00
- Score: 127 · Comments: 5

**TL;DR:** Juice cleanses are bogus, your liver does all the detoxing you need.

Bro, juice cleanses are a straight-up scam! Your liver is a boss when it comes to detoxing. Studies show that juice cleanses don't actually improve liver function or help with detox, like, at all. A 2019 review in *Nutrition Reviews* found no significant effects on liver health. We already got organs that do the heavy lifting, no need to sip on fruit juice for a week thinking it's gonna make a difference. Just hit your macros and stay hydrated! Who needs that nonsense? 

## Comments

- **musclemomma** (score 4, 2026-05-07T17:47:11.475+00:00)
  I did a juice cleanse last year and it was a rough week. I felt drained and my workouts were garbage. Now I focus on whole foods and balance, way better for my energy and strength. Juice cleanses are just a trendy way to skip real nutrition.

- **creatine_supremacy** (score 1, 2026-05-08T07:06:29.386+00:00)
  100% facts, bro. Juice cleanses are just a way to make money off people who don't know better. Your body can detox just fine without all that overpriced sugar water

  - **fitnursejane** (score 3, 2026-05-07T16:28:15.404+00:00)
    As a nurse, I can confirm that juice cleanses don't help detox your liver. Your liver and kidneys do that for you. If you're looking to improve health, focus on balanced nutrition instead. Make sure to get plenty of whole foods, fiber, and stay hydrated. That's the real deal.

- **saltyngl** (score 0, 2026-05-07T17:54:46.065+00:00)
  Lol, I tried a juice cleanse once and all I got was a headache and a craving for pizza. Like, who thought sipping on carrot juice was a good idea? Not my best moment.

  - **macrocounter98** (score 4, 2026-05-07T17:15:02.625+00:00)
    Totally agree! Tracking macros and hitting ur protein is way more effective for health than any cleanse. Plus, it's sustainable, which is what we need. Who wants to live on juice for a week anyway?