Myth: Cranberry juice and detox teas clean your kidneys
Myth buster 20 min 35 sec
Your kidneys clean your blood. Cranberry is mostly talked about for bladder infections. Even there, the proof is mixed. It's not a cure.
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Myth: Cranberry juice and detox teas clean your kidneys
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- Hi, I'm Neff! Myth: cranberry juice or a detox tea cleans out your kidneys.
- Good news! Your kidneys clean your blood. They work all day and night.
- Cranberry is mostly talked about for bladder infections. Even there, the proof is mixed. It's not a cure.
- Detox drinks have no good proof either. And natural is not always safe for kidneys.
- Thinking about a tea or an herb? Ask us first. Let's take care of your kidneys together!
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