I didn't even go into this. When the body is in the fasted state, it begins burning up whatever it can find (in priority order-- oldest/crappiest tissues first)

I didn't even go into this. When the body is in the fasted state, it begins burning up whatever it can find (in priority order-- oldest/crappiest tissues first) to fuel its processes. This includes adipose tissue. In the process of breaking down this fat, stored/trapped toxins may end up released into the bloodstream. Is this something that can be spun around to the point that it can be claimed water fasting results in detox? I don't know, but I suppose there is all around healing and rejuvenation during this time. It's also good to give the body a rest from constant digestion, so it can see to other things, and as cravings are reset during the fast, it's an easy transition (afterward) to whatever diet you actually want to follow. There are many things that detox the body (liposomal vitamin C (liposomal mainly due to the high dosages needed), liposomal glutathione, ashitaba, chlorophyll, Centrophenoxine, magnesium oil spray or magnesium lotion, mercury chelators like spirulina (unless you have amalgam fillings), etc).