Detox cure in 72 hours: Symptoms, effect, and why some do it multiple times

It is something that happens when we press pause. A feeling of a fresh start. Not just in the calendar, but in the body. More and more people are discovering the benefits of occasionally taking a step back from the usual diet and giving the body three days of lighter food, superfoods, and fluids – a detox cure.

But what exactly happens in the body during a detox? And why do some people experience headaches, fatigue, or mood swings during the first few days?

What does a detox cleanse do?

A detox cleanse, like our 72-hour plan, is based on the principle of letting the body rest. Not by starving or following extreme diets – but by providing easily digestible and nutrient-dense food.

The goal? Creating a break from what we often get in excess: processed food, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and additives.

During these days, many increase their intake of fruits, vegetables, fibers, and fluids – while simultaneously reducing the burden on the body from other substances.

Why do you sometimes experience detox effects?

For some, a detox comes with side effects – at least temporarily:

Headache – often linked to suddenly quitting coffee, sugar, or processed products.

Fatigue – when the body switches to another energy source and a different rhythm.

Mood changes or low energy – especially the first 1–2 days when blood sugar stabilizes.

Quote Lisa: I decided to try this course for the sake of my health. I have never done anything like this before, it was challenging as I experienced headaches the first few days and less energy. Now after completing the course, I feel both clean and energetic from within, and it feels like my body got a fresh start.

This is the body's way of adapting. Many describe it as a form of "reset." Others immediately feel a lightness and increased clarity. It varies from person to person.

Environmental toxins like PFAS – a part of the bigger picture

Modern life involves exposure to substances we do not always see. PFAS – so-called "forever chemicals" – are found in everything from frying pans and rain jackets to makeup and drinking water. These substances break down extremely slowly in nature and can accumulate in the body over time.

Even though a detox cure is not a medical solution for such substances, many see it as a symbolic and practical fresh start – a way to take control over what one can actually influence: the diet, habits, and what one chooses to put on the plate.

Detox as a return to balance

A 72-hour detox is not a miracle cure. It is a pause. A chance to stop, check in, and start over. It is often followed by an increased awareness of what the body needs to feel good in the long run.

It's not about perfection, but about direction. And sometimes three days is all it takes to find your way back to it.

A single treatment is not always enough – and that's perfectly okay.

For some, the first detox cure feels like a challenge – and that is completely natural. The body is used to its routines, and a sudden change can take time to get used to. That is why many choose to do a detox cure several times a year.

It gets a little easier each time – and often more effective as well. The body recognizes the rhythm, digestion stabilizes faster, and many experience that energy levels even out sooner than the first time.

The important thing is not that the regimen should be "perfect" – but that it helps you find your way back to a sense of balance, clarity, and control. Sometimes you need to take that break more than once to truly feel the difference.

Read more about our 72-detox cure and product package.