Detoxification

Your liver detoxes you 24/7. Your job is to support it, not replace it.

Detox is not a 30-day juice cleanse. It is the work your liver, kidneys, gut, lungs, and skin do every minute of every day to neutralise and clear out metabolic waste, environmental toxins, hormones, alcohol, and medications. When people feel sluggish, bloated, or foggy, the issue is usually not that they need a hard reset. It is that one of those clearance systems is overloaded or under-resourced.

Real detox support means giving your liver the nutrients it needs for Phase I and Phase II pathways (B vitamins, glutathione precursors, sulforaphane), keeping your gut moving so bile-bound toxins actually leave (fibre, probiotics), and reducing the input where you can (alcohol, processed food, excess medication). A targeted 2 to 4 week support phase can help after illness, holidays, or course of antibiotics. Be sceptical of any product that promises a full-body cleanse in 7 days.

What is actually happening

Phase I And Phase II Liver
Your liver detoxifies in two steps. Phase I (cytochrome P450 enzymes) breaks compounds down, often into reactive intermediates. Phase II conjugates them with glutathione, sulphate, or glycine so they can leave safely. Both phases need specific nutrient cofactors to work.
Glutathione And Antioxidants
Glutathione is the master detoxifier inside liver cells. It neutralises reactive intermediates from Phase I before they cause damage. Sulforaphane (from broccoli sprouts) and NAC are the most evidence-backed ways to lift glutathione production.
Gut Clearance
Once the liver packages toxins into bile and dumps them into the gut, you need to actually pass them out. Sluggish bowels mean reabsorption. Probiotics, fibre, and chlorophyll keep transit time tight and the gut microbiome doing its share of metabolite clearance.
Binding And Absorption
For acute exposures (food poisoning, contaminated water, gut-derived endotoxins), activated charcoal and zeolite physically bind compounds in the gut so they cannot be absorbed. These are useful tools for the moment, not for daily long-term use.

How we think about it

STEP 1

Foundation: support the liver

A liver cleanse formula daily for 2 to 4 weeks after a high-load period (festive season, antibiotics, illness, alcohol-heavy stretch). Supplies the cofactors your liver needs to clear what is already in the queue.

STEP 2

Build: keep the gut moving

Add a quality probiotic to support gut microbial diversity, plus fibre and chlorophyll for transit and bile flow. This is what makes liver work actually leave your body rather than recirculate.

STEP 3

Acute: bind on demand

Keep activated charcoal or zeolite on hand for food poisoning, hangover prevention, or suspected contaminated meals. Take well away from food and medication, as binders are non-selective.

Our top picks for this concern

Curated by what works, ranked by what sells. The handful we reach for first.

Natra Heal Liver Cleanse

R199.00

A practical, accessible liver support blend supplying cofactors for Phase I and Phase II pathways. The foundation product for a 2 to 4 week reset.
View product
Natra Heal Parasite Cleanse Kit - Black Walnut Hulls 50ml Cloves 85 Capsules Wormwood 60 Capsules

R329.00

A traditional 3-part parasite protocol (black walnut, cloves, wormwood) for those targeting gut-resident parasites as part of a wider clearance phase. Best run for a defined 3 to 4 week course.
View product
New Leaf Liquid Chlorophyll Drops 100ml

R349.00

Liquid chlorophyll supports gut transit, deodorising, and gentle daily detox. An easy add to morning water during a clearance phase.
View product
Phytoceutics Ceregut Probiotics 30 Sachets

R669.00

High-quality probiotic support for the gut microbiome, which does a meaningful share of metabolite clearance. Pair with the liver cleanse for full-system support.
View product
Natroceutics NRF2 Complex Sulforophane 30 Capsules

R569.00

Sulforaphane is the most evidence-backed activator of the NRF2 pathway, lifting glutathione and Phase II enzyme activity. The targeted upgrade for serious detox support.
View product

Moonshine Botanicals

Moonshine parasite detox bundle

~~R 598.00~~R 575.00

Clears body of parasites : Features a powerful herbal blend of Black Walnut, Wormwood, Olive Leaf, Cloves, and others to eliminate parasites. Supports detox pathways : Aids liver cleansing, gently...

Quick view Add to cart

Nordens

Nordens Detox Bundle

~~R 808.00~~R 789.00

Nordens Zeolite Detox Powder is a natural detoxifying supplement made from micronized zeolite, known for its ability to trap and remove toxins from the body. The product comes in a...

Quick view Add to cart

Pure Herbal Remedies

Pure Herbal Remedies - IBS Support 90 Capsules

R 199.00

Designed to support digestive health and manage IBS symptoms. 2. Contains a blend of herbal ingredients known for soothing the digestive system. 3. 90 capsules per bottle. Ingredients: Chamomile Calamus...

Quick view Add to cart

Pure Herbal Remedies

Pure Herbal Remedies - Digest Energy 90 Capsules

R 199.00

Pure Herbal Remedies Digest Energy comes in a bottle of 90 capsules. 2. The supplement is formulated with a blend of natural herbs to support digestive health and energy levels....

Quick view Add to cart

Build your stack

Three tiers, not 12. Start with one, add the next when you are ready.

1
FOUNDATION
Liver cleanse for 2 to 4 weeks

Run this after high-load periods rather than year-round. Supplies the cofactors your liver needs to work through whatever is queued.
Natra Heal Liver Cleanse R199.00 View →
2
BUILD
Probiotics for gut clearance

Liver work only leaves if the gut moves. A quality probiotic supports microbial diversity and bile metabolism, which keeps the whole clearance system flowing.
Phytoceutics Ceregut Probiotics 30 Sachets R669.00 View →
3
ACUTE
Zeolite for binding

Keep on hand for food poisoning, suspect meals, or as a hangover tool. Binds toxins in the gut so they leave with stool rather than being absorbed. Take away from food and medication.
Nordens Zeolite Detox Powder 200g R189.00 View →

Common questions

Do I actually need to detox?

Your liver detoxes you every second of every day. You do not need to detox in the way pop culture means it. What you can do is support the system after periods of high load (festive eating, alcohol, antibiotics, illness) with a 2 to 4 week targeted phase. Year-round aggressive cleansing is not helpful and can be counterproductive.

How often should I do a liver cleanse?

Two to four times a year is plenty for most people: after the festive season, after a course of antibiotics, after a period of high alcohol intake, or seasonally. Daily forever is unnecessary and may interfere with normal liver function.

What is the difference between liver support and a parasite cleanse?

Liver support gives your liver the nutrients to do its existing work better. A parasite cleanse uses anti-parasitic herbs (black walnut, cloves, wormwood) to target gut-resident parasites. These are different interventions for different goals. Do not run a parasite cleanse continuously.

Can I take activated charcoal or zeolite every day?

No. Binders are non-selective, meaning they bind nutrients and medications along with toxins. Use them for acute situations (food poisoning, suspect meal, hangover prevention) and always take 2 hours away from food, supplements, and prescription medication.

Will I feel worse before I feel better?

Some people experience mild headaches, fatigue, or skin breakouts in the first few days as the gut and liver clear. This usually settles within a week. If symptoms are severe or persistent, stop and reassess. Go slower next time.

Can I detox while pregnant or breastfeeding?

No. Mobilising toxins during pregnancy or breastfeeding can pass them to the baby. Stick to good nutrition, hydration, fibre, and gentle gut support. Save active cleansing protocols for after weaning.

What about chlorophyll, does it really do anything?

Liquid chlorophyll supports gut transit, has mild antioxidant activity, and helps reduce body odour from the inside. Useful as a gentle daily add-in during a clearance phase. Not a miracle, but a sensible supporting role.

All Categories

Detoxification

What is actually happening

Phase I And Phase II Liver

Glutathione And Antioxidants

Gut Clearance

Binding And Absorption