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Microplastics have become one of the biggest environmental health topics in recent years. They are tiny plastic particles that can come from packaging, bottled water, synthetic clothing, food containers, household dust, personal care products, and environmental pollution. While research is still developing, studies have now detected microplastics in human tissues and organs, raising important questions about long-term exposure and health. The goal is not to panic. The goal is to be practical. Yo …

The word “detox” gets thrown around a lot, and unfortunately, it is often tied to gimmicky weight-loss claims, extreme juice fasts, or quick-fix promises. That is not the approach we take at Optimize Nutrition. Your body already has detoxification systems. The liver, kidneys, digestive tract, lymphatic system, lungs, skin, and gut microbiome are constantly working to process, neutralize, and eliminate waste. The liver especially plays a major role in metabolism, bile production, dige …