Here's What Happens to Your Body On a Three-Day Juice Cleanse

If you knew headaches and hunger were inevitable, would you still sign up for a juice cleanse?

Here’s the science behind what can happen to your body if you do.

Your liver and kidneys do all of the necessary cleaning," says Sasso.

Plus, an all-juice diet is painfully low in protein.

The result: “The body starts breaking down its energy stores, including muscle,” she says.

That happens whether you’re doing a three-day juice cleanse or a 10-day cleanse anything over a day.

That doesn’t mean you should probably stop gulping your greens altogether, though.

Sasso suggests blending rather than juicing.

“Blending maintains the fiber content of plants,” she says.

All of that aside, curious what actually happens to the body on a three-day juice cleanse?

(And BTW, youcaneat clean without obsessing over it.)

These distracting thoughts and cravings usually subside as you complete the day, she adds.

Low-carb or not, by the end of the day, your energy may be low.

Day 2 of a Three-Day Juice Cleanse

Welcome to the honeymoon day of your three-day juice cleanse.

You could also have more energy.

Another component to the juicing “high” could simply be an undiagnosedfood allergy.

During a three-day juice cleanse, you’re eliminating nearly every major food group other than fruits and vegetables.

If you feel dramatically better, it’s worth investigating further to identify what your trigger might be.

“Without caffeine, blood vessels in the brain can dilate, causing headaches,” says Dr. Chutkan.

Be prepared for a few extra trips to the bathroom on day two.

This literally gives your body a “cleansing” feeling.

At night, you may find yourself counting sheep (or steak) while you sleep.

However, it’s a temporary change that will return to normal once you start eating normally again.

“Many people don’t realize that the rectum and sigmoid colon are located directly behind the pelvis.”