What Detox Teas and Shakes do to your body after Kardashians defend promoting them

What Detox Teas and Shakes do to your body after Kardashians defend promoting them

Mangalore Today News Network

Apr 08, 2019 : The Kardashians have finally responded to Jameela Jamil’s criticism of their ads for detox teas and shakes – but it doesn’t sound like they’ll ditch the brands any time soon, Yahoo reported.

 

Jamil has called the Kardashians “irresponsible” and also referred to them as “double agents for the patriarchy” for promoting brands including Flat Tummy Co. The actor also called on them sisters to be honest about the personal trainers and nutritionists that help them achieve their physiques.

But in an interview with the New York Times the reality stars defended their position, with their “momager” Kris Jenner saying: “I don’t live in that negative energy space.”

Khloé Kardashian argued that she shows her workouts on Snapchat while Kim Kardashian said sponsored posts allow the family to work from home without having to leave their children.

“You’re going to get backlash for almost everything so as long as you like it or believe in it or it’s worth it financially, whatever your decision may be, as long as you’re okay with that,” Kim added.

 

But an NHS dietician and a registered nutritionist have told HuffPost UK they’re concerned about the impacts these products have on health.

Chloe Hall, a community dietician at Dorset Healthcare University NHS foundation trust, said detox products do “very little if you’re lucky” and may leave you “running to the bathroom if you’re not”.

“The ingredients in most of them are herbs and there is no evidence that they will help you lose weight,” she said. “Some of the products contain caffeine and if taken in excessive quantities caffeine can leave people feeling anxious, shaky and with heart palpitations.”

Some detox teas contain an ingredient called senna, which is more problematic and is in some of Flat Tummy Co’s products. The plant extract acts as a...