The Truth About Detoxing Alkaline Water, Fasting, Digestion & Liver Health

Confused by alkaline water, juice cleanses, water fasting, or detox trends? You’re not alone.In this episode, Dr. Paula Ruffin breaks down the science of detoxification, metabolism, digestion, and hydration—and explains why most detox trends fail.Key Takeaways• Blood pH is tightly regulated; food and water do not directly alkalize the body• It’s not the pH of what you consume—it’s how your body metabolizes it• Lemons are acidic going in but alkaline-forming after digestion• Alkaline water can interfere with digestion in people with low stomach acid• Hydrogen and “structured” water do not activate liver detox pathways• Drinking large amounts of water with meals can dilute digestion• Juice cleanses reduce intake but do not support liver detoxification• Autophagy increases with fasting, but detox and healing require nutrientsWhat Real Detox Looks LikeTrue detoxification depends on:• Liver Phase I & II support• Amino acids, minerals, and fiber• Healthy digestion and bile flowThis is why nutrient-supported detox protocols—like UltraClear Renew—work better than starvation, fasting, or water-based detoxes.Bottom LineHealth doesn’t come from hacks or extremes.It comes from supporting the body’s natural detox and metabolic systems.STAY CONNECTED!Free resources:https://drruffin.com/  / drpaularuffin    / drpaularuffin     / newhudsonchiropracticandwellnesscenter    / drpaularuffin  For high quality supplements:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/pru...📝Join my newsletter for up to date health tips: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s... Disclaimer: The contents of this video are for entertainment and informational purposes only and are not intended to be medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to replace medical care. The information presented herein is accurate and conforms to the available scientific evidence to the best of the author's knowledge as of the time of posting. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding any medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information contained in video content by Dr. Paula Ruffin DC!