While detoxification can offer numerous health benefits, it’s important to be aware that it may also cause temporary side effects as your body adjusts to the changes. Some common side effects of detox programmes include:
-Fatigue: Initially, you may experience fatigue as your body expends energy to eliminate toxins and adapt to dietary changes.
-Headaches: Detoxification can trigger headaches due to caffeine withdrawal, dehydration, or the shift in metabolic processes where the  fatty acids and certain ketogenic amino acids are broken down to derive energy.
-Digestive issues: Changes in diet and increased intake of fiber-rich foods can lead to digestive discomfort, bloating, or diarrhea. Constipation may also occur due to reduce food intake.
-Mood swings: Fluctuations in blood sugar levels, hormonal changes, or withdrawal from certain substances like caffeine or sugar may affect mood stability.
-Flu-like symptoms: Some people may experience symptoms resembling a mild flu, including body aches, chills, or congestion, as the body detoxifies and releases stored toxins.
Rest, frequent hydration, providing salt with the meals, and supplementation of  electrolytes prescribed by the medical team, can help minimise side effects while supporting your body’s detoxification process.