India, July 22 -- Drinking detox potions for good gut health has been popular for quite some time. However, those are not needed to maintain a healthy gut, according to Dr Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities.

The body already has a robust detoxification system, with organs such as the liver and kidneys helping it to get rid of toxins. Instead, what one should focus on is maintaining good gut health, which helps the organs function better.

Taking to Instagram on July 21, Dr Sethi shares four steps to follow to that effect, pointing out, "You do not need detox drinks to improve your gut health." The steps he shared are presented as follows.

Getting sufficient fibre int...