In this lesson, we explore the body’s detoxification system and how to support it to remove toxins.
Objective
Understand how the body naturally removes toxins from the body and how to support detoxification.
Description
Describe the body’s natural processes for detoxification. Explain why the natural detox system may need support. Note the two primary ways to support the body’s detoxification. Provide ways to reduce exposure to toxins. List and discuss ways to enhance the body’s detoxification process.
Vocabulary
antioxidant, cytotoxicity, detoxification / detox, free radicals, methylation / DNA methylation, neurotoxin, oxidative stress, phytochemcials, pollution / environmental pollutants, synthetic, teratogenic, toxic, toxicity, toxin, ultra-processed foods, xenobiotic
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