The Microplastics Detox: How Cold-Pressed Juice Helps Your Body Eliminate Hidden Toxins

If you've heard the term "microplastics" trending lately, you're not alone. From the upcoming Netflix documentary The Plastic Detox (premiering March 16, 2026) to the Global Wellness Summit naming microplastics the #1 health concern for 2026, this isn't just wellness hype—it's a scientifically validated threat that's finally getting the attention it deserves.

Here's the uncomfortable truth: you're consuming roughly 5 grams of plastic every week. That's the equivalent of eating a credit card's worth of plastic particles every seven days.

And unlike past "detox" fads that lacked scientific backing, the microplastics crisis is real, measurable, and affecting every system in your body—from fertility and hormones to inflammation and cellular function.

The question isn't whether microplastics are in your body (they are). The question is: what can you actually do about it?

What Are Microplastics and Why Should You Care?

Microplastics are tiny plastic particles—smaller than 5mm—that come from the breakdown of larger plastic products or are manufactured at microscopic sizes. They're in:

• Your food: Seafood, salt, honey, bottled water, takeout containers

• Your air: Indoor dust, synthetic clothing fibers, industrial pollution

• Your water: Tap water, bottled water (ironic, right?)

• Your personal care products: Toothpaste, facial scrubs, cosmetics

Recent studies have found microplastics in human blood, lungs, placentas, breast milk, and even brain tissue. They're linked to:

• Hormonal disruption (especially reproductive hormones)

• Increased inflammation throughout the body

• Impaired immune function

• Metabolic dysfunction and obesity risk

• Potential fertility issues (the focus of the upcoming Netflix documentary)

  
  

For the first time, the wellness industry isn't fearmongering about detox—the threat is documented, the research is solid, and the urgency is real.

Can You Actually "Detox" Microplastics?

Here's where most wellness brands get it wrong: you can't magically "cleanse" microplastics out of your body with a $200 supplement kit or a 7-day juice fast.

Your body doesn't have a "microplastics flush" button.

BUT—and this is critical—you CAN support your body's natural elimination systems that are already trying to remove these particles. Your liver, kidneys, digestive tract, and lymphatic system work 24/7 to filter and eliminate toxins, including microplastics.

The goal isn't to "detox" in the trendy sense. It's to optimize the organs that are already doing the work.

And that's exactly where cold-pressed juice comes in.

How Cold-Pressed Juice Supports Microplastic Elimination

1. Fiber: Your Digestive System's Broom

One of the most scientifically validated ways to reduce microplastics in your body is through increased fiber intake. Fiber binds to microplastic particles in your digestive tract and escorts them out through regular elimination.

A 2023 study found that people consuming 20-35 grams of fiber daily showed significantly lower microplastic retention compared to low-fiber diets.

How Rejuv Juice helps:

• Our juices contain soluble fiber from organic fruits and vegetables

• Celery, cucumber, and leafy greens provide gentle, cleansing fiber

• Beet juice specifically supports liver detoxification (your primary microplastic filter)

• Apple-based juices contain pectin, a type of fiber known to bind toxins

Pro tip: Alternate between our cold-pressed juices (concentrated nutrition, minimal fiber) and our smoothies (whole produce, high fiber) to get both rapid nutrient absorption AND digestive system support.

2. Liver Support: Your Body's Filtration Plant

Your liver is command central for toxin processing—including microplastics. When your liver is overloaded (from processed food, alcohol, stress, medications), it can't efficiently filter out microplastics circulating in your blood.

Cold-pressed juice supports liver function through:

• Beet juice: Contains betaine and betalains that stimulate bile production (bile = toxin transport system)

• Dandelion greens: Traditional liver cleanser, supports both Phase I and Phase II detoxification

• Lemon: Provides citric acid and vitamin C that activate liver enzymes

• Turmeric: Curcumin reduces liver inflammation and enhances detox pathways

• Leafy greens: Chlorophyll binds to toxins and assists elimination

Our Liver Revival Juice (beets, carrots, dandelion, ginger, lemon, turmeric) was literally designed around these liver-supporting compounds. It's not marketing—it's applied nutritional science.

3. Hydration: Flushing Your System

Microplastics that make it to your bloodstream need to be filtered by your kidneys and excreted through urine. If you're chronically dehydrated, this process slows to a crawl.

Cold-pressed juice provides:

• Cellular-level hydration (faster absorption than plain water due to electrolytes and minerals)

• Kidney-supporting compounds (cucumber, celery, watermelon, parsley are natural diuretics)

• Electrolyte balance that supports proper fluid movement and waste elimination

Our Kidney Flush Juice combines cucumber, celery, watermelon, parsley, and lemon—a hydration powerhouse designed to support urinary system function.

4. Antioxidants: Reducing Microplastic Damage

Even as your body works to eliminate microplastics, those particles can cause oxidative stress and inflammation while they're circulating. Antioxidants neutralize this damage.

Cold-pressed juice delivers concentrated antioxidants:

• Vitamin C (citrus, bell peppers, leafy greens)

• Beta-carotene (carrots, sweet potatoes)

• Polyphenols (berries, apples, grapes)

• Chlorophyll (all green vegetables)

• Curcumin (turmeric)

Because juice removes the fiber, your body absorbs these antioxidants 4x faster than eating whole produce. That means faster cellular protection while your elimination systems do their work.

The Complete Microplastics Reduction Strategy

Cold-pressed juice is one tool in a comprehensive approach. Here's the full protocol:

Step 1: Reduce Incoming Exposure

• Stop heating food in plastic containers (heat accelerates chemical leaching)

• Switch to glass or stainless steel water bottles

• Avoid plastic packaging when possible (choose fresh, unpackaged produce)

• Filter your water (reverse osmosis removes microplastics)

• Choose natural-fiber clothing over synthetic (polyester sheds microplastics when washed)

Step 2: Support Your Elimination Organs

• Daily cold-pressed juice targeting liver, kidneys, and digestion

• High-fiber diet (20-35g daily from vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes)

• Adequate hydration (half your body weight in ounces of water daily)

• Regular bowel movements (2-3 times daily is optimal—if you're not there, prioritize fiber and hydration)

Step 3: Enhance Detoxification Pathways

• Infrared sauna 2-3x weekly (sweating eliminates toxins, including microplastics)

• Regular exercise (lymphatic drainage requires movement—lymph has no pump)

• Adequate sleep (7-9 hours—your body does deep cellular cleanup during sleep)

• Stress management (chronic stress impairs liver detoxification)

Step 4: Consider Targeted Supplementation

• Magnesium (supports 800+ enzymatic reactions, including detoxification)

• Glutathione or NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) (master antioxidant for liver protection)

• Activated charcoal (binds toxins in the digestive tract—take away from food/supplements)

• Chlorella or spirulina (shown to bind heavy metals and toxins)

The Rejuv Juice Microplastics Protocol

We've combined the research into an actionable 30-day protocol:

Week 1-2: Foundation Phase

• Morning: 20oz green juice (kale, spinach, cucumber, celery, lemon, ginger)

• Afternoon: 16oz Liver Revival Juice (beets, carrots, dandelion, turmeric)

• Evening: 16oz Kidney Flush Juice (cucumber, celery, watermelon, parsley)

• Goal: Optimize organ function, establish hydration baseline

Week 3-4: Intensification Phase

• Continue daily juice protocol

• Add a 3-day juice cleanse mid-month (gives digestive system complete rest)

• Incorporate infrared sauna 2-3x weekly

• Track improvements: energy, digestion, skin clarity, sleep quality

Ongoing Maintenance:

• Daily green juice minimum (16-20oz)

• Rotate liver and kidney support juices 3-4x weekly

• Quarterly 3-5 day juice cleanses

• Continue minimizing plastic exposure

Why This Matters More Than Ever in 2026

The microplastics conversation has shifted from "should we be concerned?" to "what do we do about it?"

With the Netflix documentary bringing this issue to millions of viewers in March, awareness is about to explode. People will be searching for real, actionable solutions—not expensive pseudoscience.

Rejuv Juice offers evidence-based support:

• Organic produce (no plastic-wrapped conventional produce)

• Glass bottles (zero plastic packaging)

• Locally sourced (shorter supply chain = less plastic exposure in transport)

• Science-backed juice formulations targeting elimination organs

• Education that empowers, not frightens

We're not selling "microplastics detox kits" or making impossible promises. We're providing the nutritional tools your body needs to do what it's already designed to do: filter, eliminate, and protect.

The Bottom Line

Microplastics are real. The health risks are documented. But you're not powerless.

Your body has sophisticated elimination systems that work every second of every day. Your job isn't to "detox"—it's to support those systems with optimal nutrition, hydration, and lifestyle practices.

Cold-pressed organic juice is one of the most effective nutritional tools available because it delivers concentrated, bioavailable nutrients directly to your cells without the digestive burden of solid food.

Combined with reduced plastic exposure, adequate fiber, hydration, and healthy lifestyle habits, you can significantly reduce your microplastic burden over time.

Ready to Start Your Microplastics Reduction Plan?

Visit REJUVJUICE.com to:

• Order our Liver Revival, Kidney Flush, and Green Power juices

• Download our  30-Day Microplastics Reduction Protocol — a complete, professionally designed downloadable guide.

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• Join our quarterly cleanse programs with full protocols and community support

• Learn more about our organic, plastic-free sourcing practices

The microplastics crisis is real. Your response can be, too.

References:

• Global Wellness Summit, Future of Wellness 2026 Trends Report

• Netflix Documentary, The Plastic Detox (March 2026)

• Research linking fiber intake to microplastic elimination (multiple peer-reviewed studies)

• Studies on infrared sauna and toxin elimination through sweat