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Detox diets also use laxatives and enemas to aid in weight loss. The overuse of laxatives can lead to severe dehydration, mineral imbalances, digestive problems, and damage to the heart or colon. A possible side effect of colonic irrigations, also known as enemas, is bowel perforation or infection, both of which can result in death.

While the concept of detoxifying your body sounds appealing there are many things you should consider before going on a detox diet. Detox diets many be a short term way to lose weight, but the return to your normal lifestyle will also bring the return of the weight you lost. Your health status needs to be taken into account before starting a detox diet. Often by making just a few life style changes of your own you can reap many of the benefits of a detox diet without the potential side effects.