{"id":605128491314,"title":"Rescue Detox Review: A Sugar-Laden Detox Drink?","created_at":"2023-03-25T23:56:44-04:00","body_html":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Article\",\n \"headline\": \"Rescue Detox Review: A Sugar-Laden Detox Drink?\",\n \"keywords\": \"rescue detox, rescue detox review, rescue detox reviews, rescue detox 32oz detox drink, rescue detox ice, ice rescue detox reviews, rescue detox ice reviews\",\n \"description\": \"Our research team analyzes the ingredients in Rescue Detox based on medical studies to give our take on whether the drink is likely to be effective for passing drug tests and whether or not it's unhealthy. We feature real, unsponsored Rescue Detox customer reviews.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/rescue-detox-review\",\n\"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"Calloway Cook\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/calloway-cook\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/calloway-cook\/\",\n \"jobTitle\": \"President\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"entrepreneurship, dietary supplements, herbal supplements, eCommerce, medical research\",\n \"alumniOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n \"name\": \"S.I. 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We recommend that patients follow their doctor’s guidance in regard to detoxification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc\"\u003eR\u003c\/span\u003eescue Detox, also called Rescue Cleanse Detox, is a bottled drink used to support detoxification and some consumers claim to use it to pass drug tests. The drink is manufactured by a company called Applied Sciences, and the brand suggests it may be useful to pass drug tests on their website, stating that following their instructions along with using the drink “will substantially increase your odds of being ready for your cleansing event.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut does Rescue Detox contain research-backed ingredients to support detoxification? Does it make sense to use over-the-counter (OTC) products to cleanse the body and pass drug tests? Does Rescue Detox contain any unhealthy additives? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of Rescue Detox?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze the ingredients in Rescue Detox based on medical studies to give our take on whether the product is likely to be effective or if it’s a waste of money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’ll share our concerns with health brands making detoxification claims and suggesting that OTC products can be used to pass drug tests, and feature real, unsponsored Rescue Detox user reviews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredient Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Rescue_Detox_Ingredients_Optimized.png?v=1679802889\" alt=\"Rescue Detox ingredients\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe ingredients above are from Rescue Detox’s “Cranberry Ice” flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFructose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is one of the largest ingredients by weight, as this product provides 42 grams (g) of added sugar (80 g in the 32 ounce version).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt seems highly counterintuitive to include such a high dose of isolated fructose in a “detox” drink. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29225114\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e on fructose published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProgress in Cardiovascular Diseases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal states the following: “fructose…leads to inflammation in all cells that metabolize it rapidly.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003evitamin B12\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e are part of a vitamin and mineral blend totalling seven ingredients. As we discussed in our review of a similar product called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/high-voltage-detox-review\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigh Voltage Detox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, we haven’t come across any clinical evidence that taking vitamins or minerals in excess of daily requirements detoxifies the body, nor does Rescue Detox cite any.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe remaining active ingredients are in a proprietary blend totalling a dose of 4.2 g, or 380 milligrams (mg) per ingredient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCascara sagrada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a botanical ingredient included in this blend with some concerning toxicity data. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK548113\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e on this ingredient published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLiverTox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal found that it can cause liver injury when used at high doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMilk thistle seed extract\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is one ingredient in this blend that has research backing for detoxification support. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20564545\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emeta-study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePhytotherapy Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal found that milk thistle can heal the liver when used appropriately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCranberry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e may be effective in helping to reduce incidence of urinary tract infections (UTI), but we haven’t come across any evidence that it supports detoxification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInulin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, like all dietary fibers, may help support the body’s natural detoxification processes by enhancing gut health and microflora according to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5105045\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAdvances in Nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are a number of questionable additive ingredients in this formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSodium benzoate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epotassium sorbate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e are preservatives, the latter of which was described as “genotoxic” in a 2010 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20036729\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, which suggests it has the capacity to damage DNA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCitric acid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a preservative and flavor enhancer that can cause “significant inflammatory reactions” in some individuals according to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6097542\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToxicology Reports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal. While citric acid can be sourced from citrus fruits, over 90% of the citric acid used as a food additive is actually sourced from a fungus according to the above-linked review.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is not a safe ingredient to include without a dose, because it’s a stimulant and while it can be used safely, consumers cannot make an informed purchase decision without the caffeine dose clearly marked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatural flavoring and coloring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a better option than artificial flavoring and coloring, but we can’t assess the safety of these ingredients without the specific chemical compounds used being published.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall, we do not recommend Rescue Detox nor have we come across any clinical evidence suggesting that this product will be effective for helping consumers pass drug tests (nor would we recommend the use of such a product in any case).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut there are broader concerns we have about detox supplements, which we’ll discuss in the next section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Concerns About “Detox” Supplements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe’ve reviewed a number of popular detox drinks and supplements on Illuminate Health at this point, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/detoxify-mega-clean-review\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDetoxify Mega Clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe products we have reviewed in this supplement category have very underwhelming formulations based on our investigation. Furthermore, we don’t find this supplement category  to be particularly logical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhile certain herbs and vitamins may support the body’s natural detoxification processes, we haven’t come across any medical research suggesting that patients suffering from a toxic load can treat their health condition with OTC supplements.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSituations where a patient may require medical detoxification are pretty narrowly defined, such as if a worker is exposed to a high dose of carcinogens at a job hazard site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn such cases, the patient should immediately speak with their doctor or emergency services rather than trying to treat the issue themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEssentially, there are no categories of health concerns or medical conditions that we’ve come across that are effectively treated with sugary commercial detox drinks, so we don’t see the point in this type of product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut how do these types of drinks affect drug tests? We’ll feature a YouTube video with an expert in the next section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo Detox Drinks Work for Drug Tests?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA YouTube video from the “Beginnings Treatment Centers” channel discusses the efficacy of OTC detox drinks like Rescue Detox:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/naDMSd25cIU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal, Unsponsored Rescue Detox Customer Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRescue Detox is sold on Amazon which is a better resource for honest customer reviews than a brand’s website in our opinion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe most-reviewed flavor is Cranberry Pomegranate Mangosteen which has been reviewed over 700 times with an average review rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe top positive review from a verified purchaser comes from a user named “Stephanie” who claims the product helped her pass a drug test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“I got to LabCorp late - around 11:45 (traffic) and didnt get called back till noon. I had to wait an entire week for results - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLabCorp would not give results to me bc it was employer ordered. This morning the HR rep sent me a ‘Welcome to the Team’ email saying that all my paperwork was received, and i passed the background and drug test. #BLESSINGS!!”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe top negative review from a verified purchaser is written by a user named “Mad” who claims to have tried the product twice and not to have been able to receive a refund when it was ineffective:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Tried it again - still didn’t work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e - followed directions EXACTLY as instructed. Called the 800 number to verify I understand the steps fully to eliminate any room for error. I contacted them after it didn’t work as advertised for the money back guarantee and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewas told I don’t qualify for the refund, that even though I had my receipt, since I ordered from Amazon the guarantee isn’t valid\/honored.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan Moringa Leaf Support Detoxification?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Detox_Products_Image.png?v=1679803789\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't generally recommend the use of products to \"cleanse\" or \"remove toxins\" from the body as stated throughout this article. However, there are ingredients which are clinically shown to support the body's own detoxification processes if consumers are intent on doing so.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe liver and kidneys detoxify the body, and \u003cstrong\u003emoringa leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e is a plant which has been found in medical research to optimize and enhance the body's innate detoxification pathways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19854235\/\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/a\u003e on animals, published in the \u003cem\u003eFood and Chemical Toxicology\u003c\/em\u003e journal, found that moringa leaf reduced liver damage and improved symptoms of liver fibrosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27644601\/\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/a\u003e published in 2016 reviewed tens of individual trials on moringa leaf and concluded that the plant may be effective for chemoprevention due to its ability to support natural detoxification pathways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42FUGWN\"\u003eFGO Organic Moringa Leaf Powder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the product we recommend to consumers looking to naturally support the body's natural detoxification processes. It has one single ingredient (moringa powder), no questionable additives, and is grown without pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested consumers can check out FGO Organic Moringa Leaf Powder\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/42FUGWN\"\u003eat this link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the product page on the brand's official Amazon listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are not suggesting that moringa leaf should be used to treat any specific health condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePros and Cons of Rescue Detox\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere are the pros and cons of Rescue Detox as a brand in our opinion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome potentially detoxifying active ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMany questionable inactive ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e40+ g of added sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNo clear proof of efficacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eContains an active ingredient that can cause liver injury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnimpressive user reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOTC detox drinks may not be effective for passing drug tests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe do not recommend Rescue Detox, and like most detox drinks we’ve reviewed on Illuminate Health, we find it to have an unhealthy formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis product contains more added sugar than a Coca-Cola, and the sugar is in the form of refined fructose which has been clinically shown to cause inflammation in the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRescue Detox also contains an active ingredient called Cascara sagrada which can cause liver injury when taken at high doses, and the dose of this ingredient is not published on the product’s ingredient label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe caffeine dose is also not published on the ingredient label which is a consumer safety issue, because caffeine is a stimulant and can cause side effects at high doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe haven’t come across any convincing clinical evidence that this type of product is necessary for any specific health condition or for improving overall health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":49281925193,"author":"Calloway Cook","user_id":26601750601,"published_at":"2023-03-25T23:58:04-04:00","updated_at":"2023-05-16T10:50:38-04:00","summary_html":"We analyze the ingredients in Rescue Detox based on medical studies to give our take on whether the drink is likely to be effective for passing drug tests and whether or not it's unhealthy. 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Rescue Detox Review: A Sugar-Laden Detox Drink?

Rescue Detox Review: A Sugar-Laden Detox Drink?


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Disclaimer: None of the information in this article constitutes medical advice, and is just the opinion of the writer(s). We recommend that patients follow their doctor’s guidance in regard to detoxification.

Rescue Detox, also called Rescue Cleanse Detox, is a bottled drink used to support detoxification and some consumers claim to use it to pass drug tests. The drink is manufactured by a company called Applied Sciences, and the brand suggests it may be useful to pass drug tests on their website, stating that following their instructions along with using the drink “will substantially increase your odds of being ready for your cleansing event.”

But does Rescue Detox contain research-backed ingredients to support detoxification? Does it make sense to use over-the-counter (OTC) products to cleanse the body and pass drug tests? Does Rescue Detox contain any unhealthy additives? And how do real users rate and describe the effects of Rescue Detox?

In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we analyze the ingredients in Rescue Detox based on medical studies to give our take on whether the product is likely to be effective or if it’s a waste of money.

We’ll share our concerns with health brands making detoxification claims and suggesting that OTC products can be used to pass drug tests, and feature real, unsponsored Rescue Detox user reviews.

Ingredient Analysis

Rescue Detox ingredients

The ingredients above are from Rescue Detox’s “Cranberry Ice” flavor.

Fructose is one of the largest ingredients by weight, as this product provides 42 grams (g) of added sugar (80 g in the 32 ounce version).

It seems highly counterintuitive to include such a high dose of isolated fructose in a “detox” drink. A medical review on fructose published in the Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases journal states the following: “fructose…leads to inflammation in all cells that metabolize it rapidly.”

Vitamin C and vitamin B12 are part of a vitamin and mineral blend totalling seven ingredients. As we discussed in our review of a similar product called High Voltage Detox, we haven’t come across any clinical evidence that taking vitamins or minerals in excess of daily requirements detoxifies the body, nor does Rescue Detox cite any.

The remaining active ingredients are in a proprietary blend totalling a dose of 4.2 g, or 380 milligrams (mg) per ingredient.

Cascara sagrada is a botanical ingredient included in this blend with some concerning toxicity data. A medical review on this ingredient published in the LiverTox journal found that it can cause liver injury when used at high doses.

Milk thistle seed extract is one ingredient in this blend that has research backing for detoxification support. A meta-study published in the Phytotherapy Research journal found that milk thistle can heal the liver when used appropriately.

Cranberry may be effective in helping to reduce incidence of urinary tract infections (UTI), but we haven’t come across any evidence that it supports detoxification.

Inulin, like all dietary fibers, may help support the body’s natural detoxification processes by enhancing gut health and microflora according to a medical review published in the Advances in Nutrition journal.

There are a number of questionable additive ingredients in this formulation.

Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are preservatives, the latter of which was described as “genotoxic” in a 2010 clinical trial, which suggests it has the capacity to damage DNA.

Citric acid is a preservative and flavor enhancer that can cause “significant inflammatory reactions” in some individuals according to a medical review published in the Toxicology Reports journal. While citric acid can be sourced from citrus fruits, over 90% of the citric acid used as a food additive is actually sourced from a fungus according to the above-linked review.

Caffeine is not a safe ingredient to include without a dose, because it’s a stimulant and while it can be used safely, consumers cannot make an informed purchase decision without the caffeine dose clearly marked.

Natural flavoring and coloring is a better option than artificial flavoring and coloring, but we can’t assess the safety of these ingredients without the specific chemical compounds used being published.

Overall, we do not recommend Rescue Detox nor have we come across any clinical evidence suggesting that this product will be effective for helping consumers pass drug tests (nor would we recommend the use of such a product in any case).

But there are broader concerns we have about detox supplements, which we’ll discuss in the next section.

Our Concerns About “Detox” Supplements

We’ve reviewed a number of popular detox drinks and supplements on Illuminate Health at this point, including Detoxify Mega Clean.

The products we have reviewed in this supplement category have very underwhelming formulations based on our investigation. Furthermore, we don’t find this supplement category  to be particularly logical.

While certain herbs and vitamins may support the body’s natural detoxification processes, we haven’t come across any medical research suggesting that patients suffering from a toxic load can treat their health condition with OTC supplements.

Situations where a patient may require medical detoxification are pretty narrowly defined, such as if a worker is exposed to a high dose of carcinogens at a job hazard site.

In such cases, the patient should immediately speak with their doctor or emergency services rather than trying to treat the issue themselves.

Essentially, there are no categories of health concerns or medical conditions that we’ve come across that are effectively treated with sugary commercial detox drinks, so we don’t see the point in this type of product.

But how do these types of drinks affect drug tests? We’ll feature a YouTube video with an expert in the next section.

Do Detox Drinks Work for Drug Tests?

A YouTube video from the “Beginnings Treatment Centers” channel discusses the efficacy of OTC detox drinks like Rescue Detox:

Real, Unsponsored Rescue Detox Customer Reviews

Rescue Detox is sold on Amazon which is a better resource for honest customer reviews than a brand’s website in our opinion.

The most-reviewed flavor is Cranberry Pomegranate Mangosteen which has been reviewed over 700 times with an average review rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

The top positive review from a verified purchaser comes from a user named “Stephanie” who claims the product helped her pass a drug test:

“I got to LabCorp late - around 11:45 (traffic) and didnt get called back till noon. I had to wait an entire week for results - LabCorp would not give results to me bc it was employer ordered. This morning the HR rep sent me a ‘Welcome to the Team’ email saying that all my paperwork was received, and i passed the background and drug test. #BLESSINGS!!”

The top negative review from a verified purchaser is written by a user named “Mad” who claims to have tried the product twice and not to have been able to receive a refund when it was ineffective:

“Tried it again - still didn’t work - followed directions EXACTLY as instructed. Called the 800 number to verify I understand the steps fully to eliminate any room for error. I contacted them after it didn’t work as advertised for the money back guarantee and was told I don’t qualify for the refund, that even though I had my receipt, since I ordered from Amazon the guarantee isn’t valid/honored.”

Can Moringa Leaf Support Detoxification?

We don't generally recommend the use of products to "cleanse" or "remove toxins" from the body as stated throughout this article. However, there are ingredients which are clinically shown to support the body's own detoxification processes if consumers are intent on doing so.

The liver and kidneys detoxify the body, and moringa leaf is a plant which has been found in medical research to optimize and enhance the body's innate detoxification pathways.

clinical trial on animals, published in the Food and Chemical Toxicology journal, found that moringa leaf reduced liver damage and improved symptoms of liver fibrosis.

medical review published in 2016 reviewed tens of individual trials on moringa leaf and concluded that the plant may be effective for chemoprevention due to its ability to support natural detoxification pathways.

FGO Organic Moringa Leaf Powder is the product we recommend to consumers looking to naturally support the body's natural detoxification processes. It has one single ingredient (moringa powder), no questionable additives, and is grown without pesticides.

Interested consumers can check out FGO Organic Moringa Leaf Powder at this link to the product page on the brand's official Amazon listing.

We are not suggesting that moringa leaf should be used to treat any specific health condition.

Pros and Cons of Rescue Detox

Here are the pros and cons of Rescue Detox as a brand in our opinion:

Pros:

  • Some potentially detoxifying active ingredients

Cons:

  • Many questionable inactive ingredients
  • 40+ g of added sugar
  • No clear proof of efficacy
  • Contains an active ingredient that can cause liver injury
  • Unimpressive user reviews
  • OTC detox drinks may not be effective for passing drug tests
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Conclusion

We do not recommend Rescue Detox, and like most detox drinks we’ve reviewed on Illuminate Health, we find it to have an unhealthy formulation.

This product contains more added sugar than a Coca-Cola, and the sugar is in the form of refined fructose which has been clinically shown to cause inflammation in the body.

Rescue Detox also contains an active ingredient called Cascara sagrada which can cause liver injury when taken at high doses, and the dose of this ingredient is not published on the product’s ingredient label.

The caffeine dose is also not published on the ingredient label which is a consumer safety issue, because caffeine is a stimulant and can cause side effects at high doses.

We haven’t come across any convincing clinical evidence that this type of product is necessary for any specific health condition or for improving overall health.




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