Do “detox” fruit juices keep their promises?

Fatigue, lack of energy… There are mornings when we would prefer to stay under the covers. Manufacturers, however, claim to have found the solution, with fruit juices “detox”supercharged, “antioxidants”And “good for the immune system”. These drinks are sold between 4 and 40 euros per liter, and have conquered the shelves of our supermarkets. The 13 Heures teams went to investigate behind the labels of these products, which show that one in two French people consume them.

“We are facing a marketing operation”

In Barcelona, ​​Spain, Raphaël de Taisne, a French manufacturer has agreed to open the doors of his factory. “The idea is to replicate the cold press at home on a larger scale”, explains the latter. The labels promise to purify both the digestive system and the skin. “Replacing medications is not the role of a juice brand”indicates the founder of Yumi, who intends “support everyday life by enriching the diet”.

“We are facing a marketing operation, which aims to exploit the population’s concerns in terms of health. Nothing will replace a non-liquid diet which contains all the vitamins you need”, nuances nutritionist Jean-Michel Cohen. The ideal remains to make your own juices “detox” at home, while retaining the pulp, a beneficial source of fiber for the body.

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