Can ash gourd juice detox your body in two weeks?

'Whatsapp universities' and self-proclaimed fitness influencers often come up with new concoctions and recipes that can work 'magic' on our bodies. Even when many are now aware that many of these are scams, we often fall for them if the 'recipes' suggested are organic or herbal. Recently, a claim that ash gourd juice can eliminate toxins from the body had gone viral on social media. What's the truth about it? Let's fact-check the 'magic potion.'

Investigation
Ash gourd juice primarily contains water, vitamins and antioxidants. However, there is no scientific evidence to show that this vegetable can remove harmful substances from the human body. The human body has a natural detoxification system that operates continuously and eliminates toxins. Drinking any juice for 2 weeks cannot accelerate or enhance this process. While beverages like ash gourd juice help provide energy and a sense of vitality, they cannot influence the body's natural detoxification mechanisms.

What doctors say
Nutrition experts and physicians consulted during this investigation confirmed that the claim that ash gourd juice can cleanse the body of toxins is baseless. The liver, kidneys and intestines naturally remove toxins from the body on an ongoing basis. Ash gourd juice may contribute to hydration, but it cannot medically `detoxify' the body. Experts emphasise that the safest and most effective way to support the body’s natural detoxification process is through healthy daily habits. 

The fact
The claim that drinking ash gourd juice can remove toxins from the body within two weeks is inaccurate.