The Master Cleanse – Does it Really Work?
Master Cleanse is a detox diet. It is also called Lemon Cleanse and the Maple Syrup Diet. It claims that you can lose weight, have more energy and be happier in 10 days. This detoxification program aids in the removal of harmful toxins from within the body as well as in weight loss. Many celebrities including Beyoncé claims that this detox worked for them. Although this is what Beyoncé said after going back to regular diet:
“After that I ate waffles, fried chicken, cheeseburgers, French fries, everything I could find…That was the best time of my life. I’ve gained twelve pounds.”
How it works?
You will need:
- 2 oz. of fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 oz of grade B maple syrup
- ¼ of a teaspoon (or more) of cayenne pepper
- 2 cups of water
Mix it up, and that’s all you are getting, about 160 ounces per day.
When you get up in the morning you can drink a “salt water flush” a mixture of 2 teaspoon of salt and 1 quart of water. At night you can drink Herbal Laxative Tea.
The backers of this diet claim that the lemons provide the body with vitamins and minerals, the syrup offers energy and zinc, and the cayenne pepper works by loosening up the toxins in your body.
What are you going to experience?
During the diet (some people go for 10 days) you can expect:
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Hot flashes, irritability
- You might lose 8 pounds
- Increased energy level on day 5/6
- You will go to the bathroom often
Are there any risks?
You should approach this detox program with caution. Your body is not going to get the necessary nutrients. Fruits/vegetables, fiber, carbohydrates and protein which are part of a healthy diet are all missing from the Master Cleanse. Your body will only lose water weight and you will gain it back once you stop the diet.




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