My Honest Experience Trying the Viral Nutriseed 3 Day Juice Cleanse

So I’ve finished the three-day Nutriseed juice cleanse and if you’d asked me on the first evening how I felt, I’d have told you to avoid it like the plague — but do I feel the same way now I’ve completed the detox?

How hard can drinking juice for three days be? After the indulgence of Christmas, I was almost excited when the Nutriseed juice cleanse started going completely viral on TikTok. My feed was suddenly full of glossy influencers with dewy skin and perfect hair, waxing lyrical about relieving bloat, “resetting the gut” and feeling lighter, brighter and more energetic. Add in a steady stream of discount codes and limited-time offers and, frankly, it felt rude not to try it – especially after the

Brilliant. I’m in.

Only by the evening of the first day, I was feeling… well, dreadful, frankly.

Day One: Hunger, Regret and Cold Juice in January

So basically, day one was just hunger. Constant, unrelenting hunger. And given that it’s absolutely freezing in the UK right now, cold-pressed juice wasn’t exactly on my bingo card — but I persevered.

All day I felt empty, slightly irritated and carrying a low-level headache that never quite shifted. Not dramatic enough to complain about properly, but persistent enough to be deeply annoying.

The cleanse involves five juices a day — and this is probably the moment to introduce their names, because honestly, they’re ridiculous. We’re talking Clarity (carrot, apple, mint), Neon (apple, lemon, cinnamon), Queen of California (broccoli, romaine lettuce, celery, pear and cucumber), Another Kind of Green (cucumber, kale, apple and parsley), and Wildfire (beetroot, celery and apple).

By the time I’d made it through Queen of California — which tastes exactly like you’d expect something involving broccoli and romaine lettuce to taste — I was already questioning my life choices. The names suggest enlightenment; the reality was cold, vegetal perseverance.

Day Two: Vile, but Educational

Day two was pretty much the same as day one — vile. The same five juices, spaced out evenly throughout the day. Nutriseed recommends no food (obviously), no caffeine (a personal attack), and around two litres of water. If you’re planning on doing this while working, I’d strongly suggest making sure your boss isn’t monitoring your loo breaks.

By the second evening, I wanted to go to bed at teatime just to get day two over and done with. I was thoroughly miserable.

What I hadn’t really appreciated until then was just how much food plays a part in my everyday life. And I don’t just mean filling my face — although of course I bloody love that — I mean everything else food represents. Cooking is relaxing for me. Sharing a meal with family or friends is how I connect. Even just having something genuinely delicious to look forward to after work matters more than I realised.

Instead, I was drinking an ice-cold juice on a freezing evening and feeling utterly miserable.

I missed food.

Day Three: The Plot Twist

Day three — the last day — and suddenly, a huge turnaround.

I woke up early and felt immediately awake. Not groggy, not resentful of the alarm — just alert. I felt weirdly energised, almost euphoric, which was frankly alien territory for me. But I do remember watching a documentary years ago about a man who water-fasted for weeks, and he described exactly the same sensation.

Annoyingly, it turns out he wasn’t wrong.

By day three, I felt lighter, more focused, and clearer-headed than I have in weeks. A kind of mental clarity that’s definitely been eluding me since snowball season started (the cocktail, not the aggressive outdoor activity). I wasn’t jittery — just calm, steady and switched on.

And then came the really irritating part.

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but my skin started to improve. I slept better on the final night of the cleanse than I have in weeks. And perhaps most surprisingly of all — I didn’t feel hungry.

What Was Actually Going On?

Before we get carried away, this wasn’t “toxins leaving the body” — your liver and kidneys already have that covered. What’s more likely is a combination of some very real biological changes.

By day three, the body has usually used up its quick-release carbohydrate stores and starts relying more heavily on fat for fuel. This can lead to steadier energy levels and fewer blood sugar crashes, which may explain the improved focus and mental clarity.

Cutting out caffeine, alcohol and ultra-processed food — even temporarily — can also have a noticeable effect on sleep quality. Without stimulants pushing cortisol and adrenaline around, the nervous system finally gets a chance to calm down.

There’s also the digestive element. For three days, my gut wasn’t dealing with heavy meals, rich foods or constant snacking. Less digestive work can mean less inflammation, less bloating and — for some people — an overall improvement in how they feel.

And hunger hormones adapt too. Ghrelin, the hormone that tells you you’re hungry, works on a rhythm. If you stop eating at the times your body expects food, those hunger signals can quieten down — which explains why by day three, I wasn’t climbing the walls thinking about toast.

That’s tricky.

It’s undeniably pricey, but it is very convenient. And unless you’ve got a big, shiny juicer taking up half your kitchen — and the time or inclination to make five different blends a day — recreating this at home would be a challenge.

Could I see myself doing something like this again? Possibly. And would I buy this particular product again? Honestly, yes — purely for the convenience.

The juices don’t taste bad, they can be frozen and defrosted when it suits you, and I’m simply not interested in spending hours in the kitchen squeezing the life out of a stick of celery.

That said, this isn’t the only option out there. You could easily nip down to M&S and buy cold-pressed juices, or find a similar cleanse at a lower price point if affordability is a concern. You’re paying for planning, structure and ease.

The Final Word

This isn’t a miracle cure – for anything, and it’s not something I’d recommend doing constantly. But as a short, structured reset — especially after weeks of indulgence — the viral juice cleanse surprised me more than I expected. I do however have to wonder if the positive results I go are a result of the juice, or just basically not eating anything for three days and purely consuming this juice product and water…

Ordering and delivery

For anyone wondering about the practical side of things, I ordered the Nutriseed 3 Day Juice Cleanse via TikTok Shop, where it’s currently being heavily promoted. It cost £50.49, and delivery was quick — the juices arrived within two days, fully frozen.

That’s actually quite handy. You can pop them straight into the freezer and start whenever it suits you, or let them defrost in the fridge if you’re ready to begin immediately. There’s no pressure to start the moment they arrive, which makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

Joanne Brook-Smith is a writer and editor with two decades of publishing experience. She launched Crave Magazine during the Covid period to create a fresh, inspiring space for food, travel and lifestyle content.

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