Effective or risky?

Vomiting, frequent urination, not sure if detoxification?

NTT (27 years old, in Hanoi ) said that he applied a formula on the internet to detoxify, but after drinking it, he had to urinate frequently all morning and did not have to defecate as instructed.

Similarly, Ms. Thu (30 years old, in Ho Chi Minh City) shared that she had watched videos instructing how to detox with salt water so she tried it a few times.

"Sometimes I was successful in getting the water out, but sometimes I just vomited it out through my mouth. I don't know if it has any detoxifying effects," said Ms. Thu.

Meanwhile, Ms. NTH (52 years old, in Dong Nai ) said that she often felt tired so she followed the instructions for detoxifying with salt water. However, because she did not know the correct dosage because each person gave different instructions, she just estimated and mixed the water.

"After taking the medicine, I felt the need to defecate 3-4 times as instructed in the online clips. However, I have high blood pressure and am afraid of affecting my kidneys. Since my kidneys are already weak, I took the medicine but was worried about whether something would happen," said Ms. H.

Instructions for detoxifying with sea salt attract the attention and sharing of many people

There is no scientific basis or research to prove its effectiveness.

According to Dr. Nguyen Thi Phuong, a Master's degree holder and endocrinologist in the Department of General Internal Medicine at Nam Saigon International General Hospital, the human body has a natural detoxification mechanism involving organs such as the liver, pancreas, kidneys, digestive system, skin, and lungs to eliminate harmful substances. These toxic substances need to be metabolized and expelled from the body through the excretory system and sweat glands, including pollutants, heavy metals, synthetic chemicals, and chemical components in processed foods.

"Because the body already has a natural detoxification mechanism, detoxification through external cleansing methods should only be done in cases where the organs responsible for metabolism and toxin elimination are impaired. And currently, using salt water to detoxify the body is a method that lacks scientific basis or research to prove its effectiveness," Dr. Phuong emphasized.

Sharing the same view, Dr. Le Nhat Duy, from the University Medical Center of Ho Chi Minh City - Branch 3, stated that drinking diluted salt water continuously every day has recently been encouraged as a detoxification method or a way to aid digestion. However, according to scientific evidence, diluted salt water has no detoxification effect. On the contrary, it can pose serious risks if not used correctly.

"In fact, our body has organs such as the liver, kidneys and lungs that are responsible for eliminating toxins naturally and effectively. Drinking salt water continuously can increase blood pressure, damage the kidneys, cause electrolyte imbalance, lead to dehydration, cause edema and affect health if used long-term and incorrectly. Some diseases need to abstain from salt intake, specifically in high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease and heart failure," Dr. Duy noted.

Using salt water to detoxify the body is a method that has not been proven by any scientific basis or research.

Consuming too much salt causes many health problems.

According to Dr. Phuong, the human body needs a minimum of 200-500 mg of sodium, equivalent to 0.5-1.2 g of salt, to maintain daily functions. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that daily salt consumption should be less than 2 g of sodium, equivalent to 5 g of salt. Meanwhile, Vietnamese people are consuming an average of 9.4-10 g of salt per day, double the normal requirement and higher than the WHO recommendation.

Excess salt in the body can cause health problems and dangerous cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, stroke...

"We shouldn't use salt water for detoxification based on unverified medical information. You should consult a medical professional before applying any home health care methods. Because each person has a unique physical condition, it is necessary to seek advice from a doctor to apply the most suitable health care methods for the body, avoiding negative impacts on the health of yourself and your family," Dr. Phuong advised.

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