Definition of "detoxifying" [detoxifying]

• Present participle of detoxify. (verb)

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• "A type of cleanse you should avoid is a cleanse diet, also known as detoxifying or detox diets, which involve not just cutting back on food but expelling stuff from your system with an aim to rid your body of impurities."
• "They are also highly cleansing and detoxifying, which is why many people experience diarrhea and discomfort during the first few weeks of an exclusive fruit diet."
• "Proponents of colon cleansing, or "detoxifying," claim that the practice removes built-up toxins, rejuvenates the digestive tract, and can even fight cancer."