Do Kinoki detox foot pads work?
On One Hand: Foot Pad Makers Say They Draw Out ToxinsKinoki Detox Foot Pads are one of the best-known brands of detoxification pads, which you adhere to your feet and leave overnight. The makers of these pads claim they draw toxins, heavy metals, parasites and even cellulite out of your body as you sleep, leaving a dark residue on the pad. This supposedly boosts your energy, reduces the burden on your immune system, improves your circulation and helps clean out your lymphatic system.On the Other: Testing Casts Doubt on These ClaimsMany skeptics have tested Kinoki Detox Foot Pads and found that the dark residue is not toxins, but the pad’s reaction to any moisture. According to Dr. Devra Davis, director of the Center for Environmental Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh, the pads’ main ingredients are vinegar and green tea. In April 2008, ABC’s “20/20” tested used Kinoki pads and found no evidence of toxins.Bottom LineThere is no evidence that Kinoki pads, or any other type of deto
