Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions Detoxification

Can detox diets harm the kidneys?

I have been doing detox diets quite frequently. However I recently read an article that said these diets could harm the kidneys as one urinates a lot in these diets. Is that true?

3 Answers

Usually not
If the kidneys were normal to begin and oral fluid intake was adequate you are fine
It depends on which diet, of course. I generally do not recommend them because there is no scientific evidence that they work.