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Detox foot pads: Do they really work?

Do detox foot pads really draw toxins out of your body while you sleep?

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No trustworthy scientific evidence shows that detox foot pads work.

Most often, these products are stuck on the bottom of the feet and left there overnight. Makers of detox foot pads claim that the pads draw out harmful substances in the body called toxins during sleep. Toxins include heavy metals. When you peel off the pads in the morning, they may look darker or different in color. This change is supposed to show that toxins have been removed from your body.

But no scientific studies have been published that show that detox foot pads work or that they're safe. In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission has even charged some distributors of detox foot pads with deceptive advertising. A judge banned the sale of one company's foot pads for this reason. The distributor of the pads had suggested that the product could treat high blood pressure, headache, depression and other conditions.

If you've thought about using detox foot pads, also be aware that they have various ingredients in them. Some people might be allergic to one or more of these ingredients. What's more, placing a detox foot pad on infected skin, rashes or wounds might make symptoms worse.

Be cautious of such products. Wait for scientific evidence that proves a claim before you invest your time and money. And know that the body has natural detox systems, including the liver. This organ removes toxins as it filters blood. To help keep your liver healthy:

  • Lose extra weight with a balanced diet and exercise.
  • Limit alcohol to no more than one drink a day for women and two for men.
  • Get the hepatitis B vaccine if you haven't already. This is key if you're age 59 or younger.
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