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Article Analysis: Influence of Foods and Food-based Components on Detoxification Pathways

An analysis of a narrative review: "Modulation of Metabolic Detoxification Pathways Using Foods and Food-derived Components: A Scientific Review with Clinical Application", on the influence of whole foods, phytonutrients, and other food-based components on specific metabolic detoxification pathways.

2015-07-17 – Trending Topic

Colon Therapy

An overview on colon therapy (colon irrigation and detoxification) by the American Cancer Society.

2013-03-06 – Topic Overview

Gastrointestinal System - Cleansing

2015-08-19 – Knowledge Pathway

Ask a Food & Nutrition Specialist - Detox Diets: Do They Offer Any Health Benefits?

This Mayo Clinic article provides background information on detoxification diets.

2013-02-17 – Handout

Gastrointestinal System - Cleansing Background

Background information regarding cleansing.

2015-08-21 – Background

What is the evidence to support the use of cleanses (e.g. herbal products, detoxification diets, colon irrigation) to maintain bowel health, promote general health (including weight loss), and prevent colon cancer and other diseases?

2015-02-13 – Practice Question

Gastrointestinal System - Cleansing Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding cleansing.

2015-02-26 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

Intestinal Obstruction

Health professional background information from the Merck Manual on intestinal obstruction including etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

2017-11-06 – Topic Overview

Modified Fibre Diet for the Prevention of Bowel Obstruction

A consumer resource on a low fibre diet developed by Queensland Health dietitians as part of the Nutrition Education Materials Online (NEMO) website.

2017-11-06 – Handout

Evidence Clip - Is "Fasting" Healthy?

A succinct PEN review on the evidence for the health effects of fasting.

2013-12-30 – Trending Topic