they help remove heavy metals<\/a>, toxins, and that they even promote weight loss. This is what you call false advertising, folks. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had to ban marketers behind a certain brand of detox foot pads for running ads with false scientific claims supporting the benefits of the pads. Companies also claimed that detox foot pads helped with arthritis, depression, insomnia, cellulite, diabetes, fatigue, headaches, and high blood pressure, but the FTC labeled these claims as \u201cunsupported or false.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf They Don\u2019t Work, Why Is There Residue?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n The infamous dark residue attracts people to purchase the foot pads. It terrifies them that this black, slimy residue exists in their bodies. Well, you could easily put a few drops of distilled water on the foot pad and it would turn black or brown. Your feet have pores, just like your face. When you stick the pads on the soles of your feet, they naturally perspire and mix with the vinegar in the pads. Additionally, the vinegar actually promotes sweating and the strange color is the result of sweat and vinegar mixing. There is no evidence to support the claims that any detoxifying effects take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are They Harmful?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Most health experts believe that detox foot pads pose no threat to your health. We do have to say that some people may experience burns or irritation if they are allergic to pyroligneous acid. This is the active ingredient in wood vinegar, which is a common ingredient in detox foot pads. If you experience any other negative reactions, stop using the pads immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In closing, you are better off soaking or rubbing your feet if they are tired or achy. If you want to truly detox impurities from your body, consider taking part in a cleanse. Unfortunately, there is minimal research about detoxing through your feet. Save your money and invest in other health products with supportive scientific research behind them.<\/p>\n
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