Detoxification is a complex and whole-body process, relying on multiple organs and complex cellular pathways, but the overall goal is clear— to balance, clean up, or cast out unwanted compounds from the body. The key organs that support detoxification pathways include the liver, kidneys, and skin, as well as respiratory (lungs), lymphatic, and digestive systems. These organs and physiological systems work constantly to flush out toxins and byproducts of the body’s everyday processes.
Detoxification is often referred to in different phases: phase I, phase II and phase III. These different phases include specific sets of enzymes and cellular reactions that largely work to biotransform substances to neutralize, metabolize, and ultimately transport them to be eliminated from the body. Our bodies have built-in systems to support everyday filtering and removal of toxins, but targeted nutrients, botanicals, and bioactives offer support for these processes. Even at the cellular level, there are daily cleanup activities to remove waste and start fresh (like cellular housekeeping).
Not only are detoxification pathways important to buffer us against environmental factors, toxins, and stressors, but also for helping us achieve homeostatic antioxidant-versus-oxidant balance (aka redox balance) in the body on a daily basis. Our detox-supporting formula delivers daily, “boots-on-the-ground” actions against free radicals to combat oxidative stress, which has positive, whole-body health benefits.*