There is an alarming lack of essential nutrients in this diet. Where, for instance, is the protein, and the vitamins and minerals such as calcium? Sure, a “detox” can induce euphoria, but I would hate to think of anyone who operates heavy machinery, or drives a car, or has any responsibility for the lives of others, following a diet as radical as this.
I’ve had patients who have felt delirious and wobbly, uncontrollably tearful, and even fainted when they have tried such extreme detoxes. Meanwhile, anyone with a digestive problem such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may find their gut playing up. As for the saltwater “flush”, the risk is that it strips out not only the bad bacteria but the good bacteria, too.
Furthermore,