Effective or risky?

I'm vomiting and urinating frequently, but it's unclear if this is part of the detoxification process.

NTT (27 years old, from Hanoi ) said that she applied a detoxification formula she found online, but after drinking it, she had to urinate frequently all morning instead of having a bowel movement as instructed.

Similarly, Ms. Thu (30 years old, living in Ho Chi Minh City) shared that she had watched videos instructing people to detoxify using salt water and had tried it a few times.

"Sometimes I succeeded in expelling urine, but other times I only vomited through my mouth. As for whether it has a detoxifying effect or not, I don't know," Ms. Thu said.

Meanwhile, Ms. NTH (52 years old, from Dong Nai ) said that she often felt tired, so she followed instructions for salt water detoxification. However, because she didn't know the correct dosage as each person gave different instructions, she just guessed and mixed the water accordingly.

"After drinking it, I felt the urge to defecate, going to the toilet 3-4 times as instructed in online videos. However, I have high blood pressure and am worried about the impact on my kidneys, which are already weak, so I was concerned about whether drinking it would cause any problems," Ms. H. said.

Guides to detoxifying with sea salt have attracted much attention and sharing.

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 reality, our bodies already have organs like the liver, kidneys, and lungs responsible for naturally and effectively eliminating toxins. Continuously drinking salt water 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 require salt restriction, specifically hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and heart failure," Dr. Duy noted.

Using salt water to detoxify the body is a method that lacks scientific basis and research to prove its effectiveness.

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 serious health problems and diseases such as cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and 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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