Lymph is the fluid in your lymphatic system, also called lymphatic fluid.
Is there any truth to this?
Claims are made that certain foods improve lymphatic circulation, but no evidence is cited.
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Detoxification remedies receive mention, and related products are advertised in the margins.
It’s also true that scientists have a lot more to learn about the lymphatic system.
For instance, for decades it was common knowledge in medicine that the brain has no lymphatic vessels.
The details are still being studied.
Whats in the Lymph?
Whats in your lymph?
Lymph contains a variety of substances, including:
and, importantly…
In people with cancer, lymph may carry malignant cells from one site to another.
Whats a Sluggish Lymph System?
Such blockages are known to occur after certain surgeries and as a result of traumatic injury.
Lymph fluids move naturally when you move your muscles.
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