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Master Cleanse (Lemonade Diet)

10-day liquid fast using lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper to cleanse the digestive system and promote detoxification.

Evidence Score

54/100

Developer

Stanley Burroughs

Duration

10-40 days

Steps

8 phases

Conditions

3 targeted

Protocol Overview

10-day liquid fast using lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper to cleanse the digestive system and promote detoxification. No solid food consumed. Also includes salt water flush and herbal laxative tea.

Conditions Treated

Weight lossdetoxificationdigestive reset

Key Resources

The Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs, various online communities

Supplements & Herbs

Safety Profile

Contraindications & Risks
Diabetes, eating disorders, pregnancy/nursing, underweight, kidney disease, heart conditions
Important Notes

Extremely restrictive, only ~600-1200 calories/day. Weight loss is mostly water/muscle, not fat. No protein intake. Can cause nutrient deficiencies, electrolyte imbalances, muscle loss.

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Evidence Score54/100
Categorydetox
Duration10-40 days

About Evidence Score

The Evidence Score rates the strength of clinical and scientific evidence behind this protocol. Higher scores indicate stronger research support. This is a research tool, not medical advice.

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