The extract of the chicory root increases the frequency of urination, helping rid the body of toxins normally stored in the liver and kidneys. When these toxins are allowed to remain in the body, they can cause other serious conditions. Frequent urination also helps get rid of water weight and reduces fat. About four percent of urine is fat deposits that might be stored somewhere else in the body if not eliminated.

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