The Master Cleanse Risks
We feel it is our responsibility to inform you of any risk to your health the Master Cleanse may impose. The program should not be used if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, anemia, a serious intestinal obstruction, gallstones, or if you are underweight or have a history with an eating disorder. While the diet is largely safe for people of normal health and fitness levels, it’s a good idea for anyone considering the Lemonade Diet to consult their doctor prior to starting the program. If you have clinical depression, the Master Cleanse program may worsen your depression, so talk to your psychiatrist before going on the diet and if they won’t temporarily increase your dosage, seriously consider not using the program. Women who are pregnant or nursing and children shouldn’t try this diet.
2 Responses to “The Master Cleanse Risks”
By Crystal on Feb 13, 2008 | Reply
I started the lemonade diet when I was really depressed. I’d gained a lot of weight which caused me to feel very hopeless in a lot of aspects of life. After a particularly bad eating day, I got online and found the Master Cleanse/Lemonade diet. I started it, and began to feel a lot better! I began to get back that excitement about life and have been working towards bettering myself ever since. Maybe the diet makes some peoples depression worse, but in my experience it was reviving so I can’t imagine how it could depress people…
By Shaunna on Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
I’ve done the Master Cleanse multiple times, the longest being 22 days. I found that after about two weeks I really struggled with my emotions.
Recently I came across a medical study that indicated after 14 days on a restricted calorie diet your serotonin levels drop radically. I’d guess that’s why after about two weeks I started having issues, since serotonin is your happiness chemical.
Just something to be aware of.