The Difference Between Anti-Inflammatory, Detox, and Power Protein Cleanses
Why Understanding Cleanse Types Matters
Not all cleanses function the same way. Some are designed to focus on inflammation, others on botanical intensity, and some on metabolic stability through higher protein intake. Choosing the right cleanse depends on your goals, your daily energy needs, and how your body responds to liquid nutrition. Organic Pharmer’s three functionally formulated liquid cleanses—the Anti-Inflammatory Cleanse, Detox Cleanse, and Power Protein Cleanse—each offer unique benefits built on organic whole-food beverages, plant protein, botanicals, and structured sequencing. This guide explains the exact differences among the three programs so you can choose the one best aligned with your physiology and goals.
What Makes a Functional Liquid Cleanse Different
Unlike juice cleanses, which provide mostly carbohydrates with minimal protein or botanicals, a functional liquid cleanse includes structured macronutrients, plant proteins, herbal infusions, and phytonutrient-rich juices. Research from Harvard Health notes that nutrients such as protein and fiber support metabolic steadiness and prevent the blood sugar fluctuations common in juice fasting. Studies from the National Institutes of Health highlight that botanicals such as ginger, turmeric, elderberry, and calendula contain antioxidant compounds that influence natural inflammatory pathways. These principles shape the foundation of all Organic Pharmer cleanse formulations.
The Anti-Inflammatory Cleanse
The Anti-Inflammatory Cleanse is designed as a restorative, gentle reset built around hydration, digestive ease, and inflammation-supportive ingredients. This cleanse includes two plant-protein shakes per day and a lineup of beverages that combine greens, roots, herbs, and infused botanicals. By pairing protein with phytonutrients and anti-inflammatory compounds, the cleanse provides nourishment while reducing dietary load.
Daily beverage order: Alpha Green, Marathon, Happy Gut, Trainer, Flow, Relax
Daily nutrition (approx.): 786 calories, 32g fat, 98g carbohydrates, 22g fiber, 40g sugar, 37g protein
Ideal for individuals looking to support gut comfort, hydration, and steady energy while following a calm, supportive reset.
The Detox Cleanse
The Detox Cleanse provides a deeper, more botanical-forward reset through herbal infusions, berries, greens, roots, and functional ingredients. This cleanse includes two servings of Alpha Green along with beverages that incorporate traditional botanicals such as elderberry, echinacea, schisandra, turmeric, fennel, and ginger. Research in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences highlights that compounds found in greens and botanicals may support antioxidant pathways and plant-defense mechanisms during periods of reduced dietary load.
Daily beverage order: Alpha Green, Marathon, Staminator, Defense+, Alpha Green, Relax
Daily nutrition (approx.): 622 calories, 23g fat, 85g carbohydrates, 9g fiber, 46g sugar, 33g protein
Ideal for people wanting a stronger herbal profile, increased greens, and a more intensive cleansing experience.
The Power Protein Cleanse
The Power Protein Cleanse is crafted for individuals who want a cleanse but require higher caloric and protein stability. With 67g of plant-based protein per day and a sequence built almost entirely around functional protein shakes, this cleanse supports muscle preservation, energy consistency, and satiety. Research published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle indicates that adequate protein is essential for maintaining lean mass during lower-calorie periods.
Daily beverage order: Trainer, Marathon, Defense+, Marathon, Trainer
Daily nutrition (approx.): 1000 calories, 41g fat, 119g carbohydrates, 27g fiber, 44g sugar, 67g protein
Ideal for athletes, busy professionals, highly active individuals, and anyone who feels depleted or hungry on traditional cleanses.
Key Differences at a Glance
The Anti-Inflammatory Cleanse prioritizes balance, hydration, gut comfort, and plant diversity. The Detox Cleanse emphasizes botanicals, strong greens, and functional herbs traditionally used for internal resets. The Power Protein Cleanse supports metabolic steadiness, physical performance, and satiety through high plant-protein intake. Each program serves a different purpose, and all are structured to support the body with whole-food liquids rather than extreme restriction.
How to Choose the Right Cleanse for Your Needs
Choose the Anti-Inflammatory Cleanse if you want a gentle, calming reset that supports digestion and inflammation balance. Choose the Detox Cleanse if you prefer stronger botanical intensity, deeper phytonutrient density, and a more advanced cleanse experience. Choose the Power Protein Cleanse if you need energy stability, muscle preservation, or a cleanse that supports high daily demands without hunger.
For a comprehensive reset, Organic Pharmer also offers the 10-Day Full Body Cleanse, which includes 5 days of the Detox Cleanse followed by 5 days of the Anti-Inflammatory Cleanse.
The Role of Liquid Sequencing in Cleanse Effectiveness
Each beverage in Organic Pharmer cleanses is placed intentionally in the daily sequence. Green-forward beverages appear earlier in the day to support hydration and micronutrient intake, protein shakes anchor the middle of the day for energy stability, and calming beverages like Relax support restful transition into the evening. This sequencing mirrors natural fluctuations in energy, digestion, and metabolic needs.
Research from the National Library of Medicine indicates that predictable patterns of nutrient intake can support metabolic rhythm and help stabilize glucose throughout the day. This makes structured liquid sequencing a meaningful factor in cleanse design.
Why These Cleanses Work Without Extreme Restriction
The goal of a functional liquid cleanse is not to detoxify the body through extreme dieting but to provide nutrient density, digestive ease, and botanical support during a defined reset period. Liquid nutrition may reduce digestive workload, while fiber, protein, and phytonutrients collectively support overall balance. Research from the University of Illinois supports the concept that reduced digestive load may support temporary improvements in gastrointestinal comfort.
By integrating these components into whole-food liquid beverages crafted with organic ingredients, Organic Pharmer cleanses offer a supportive and sustainable reset rather than an extreme or restrictive protocol.
Explore the Full Cleanse Lineup
To learn more about each cleanse and choose the program that fits your goals, visit our full lineup here.
References
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/protein-is-important-in-your-diet
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/
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