Do I need purification?

Purification, also known as detoxification, can help you remove natural toxins from your body and help maintain a healthy weight. We are exposed to external toxins on a daily basis. These include pollutants, pesticides, and chemicals. Internally, our bodies produce waste byproducts as a result of normal metabolic function. Although your body is designed to rid itself of these toxins naturally, it can become overburdened. Purification offers your body additional support to expel and metabolize these toxins and manage weight, which is important to maintaining your health and vitality.*

Toxins can contribute to a wide range of conditions:

• Stuffy head

• Fatigue or difficulty sleeping

• Indigestion and other temporary gastrointestinal upset

• Food cravings and weight gain

• Reduced mental clarity

• Low libido

• Skin that’s not looking its best

• Joint discomfort

Toxins

There are approximately 80,000 chemicals registered for use in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that hundreds of these chemicals are present in our bodies. Some research shows that certain chemicals may affect our immune, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive systems. The following are examples of external and internal toxins:

External Toxins

• Air and water pollutants

• Cigarette smoke

• Certain personal care products

• Heavy metals

• Certain household cleaning products

• Pesticides

• Preservatives and additives

• Trans fats

Internal Toxins

• Ammonia

• Carbon dioxide

• Free radicals*

How do you determine your toxic load?

Your toxic load is the amount of toxins that your body must process.

Do you or have you eaten processed foods?

Do you eat non-organic fruits and vegetables?

Do you eat meat that is not organic?

Do you or have you ever used artificial sweeteners?

Do you drink soda?

Do the foods you eat have preservatives, additives, dyes, or sweeteners added?

Do you eat fast foods and/or eat out regularly?

Do you charbroil or grill foods?

Do you drink coffee regularly?

Do you drink alcohol?

Do you drink tap water?

If the majority of your answers are “yes,” then it is likely that your diet contributes significantly to your toxic load. Beyond diet, many external toxins — such as personal care products, cleaners, and pollution — add to your load. Your health care professional may have you complete a more comprehensive questionnaire to understand your toxic load.**

The toxicity questionnaire above relates to your eating habits. However, beyond diet, there are other toxicity factors that relate to the functioning of the body and organs.

What Organs Are Involved

The Standard Process Purification Program stimulates specific detoxification organs in the body—the liver, kidneys, and intestines. With help from these organs, your toxic load can decrease, and your body can concentrate its energy on purification. This can help you achieve optimal health by cleansing the body from the inside out.*

 Liver

• Filters toxins

• Aids the body in metabolizing fat, protein, and carbohydrates

• Helps transform many toxins into harmless agents

Kidneys

• Filter waste and excess fluid from the blood

• Regulate and release the right balance of sodium, phosphorus, and potassium for the body to function properly

Small Intestine

• Digests food so that nutrients can be absorbed into the blood and transported to the liver

• Provides a barrier that blocks toxins from the rest of the body

Large Intestine

• Absorbs water and electrolytes, forming waste that is excreted from the body

• Produces antibodies for gastrointestinal health

• Contains bacteria that create fatty acids and some vitamins for extra nutritional support

*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals. Atlanta (GA): CDC, 2009.

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.