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Encyclopedia of Diet Fads

This source outlines many fad diets, including the Baby Food Diet, the Ketogenic Diet, the Paleo Diet, and more - including the Master Cleanse. According to the chapter that covers the Master Cleanse, the diet also goes by the names the "Lemonade Diet" and the "Maple Syrup Diet." During the cleanse, every day participants drink senna tea, eight gallons of water, and a minimum of six and a maximum of 12 glasses of "lemonade" that includes lemon juice, maple syrup, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Every night of the cleanse, participants drink a laxative tea and every morning, they drink a quart of salt water. The cleanse allegedly helped Beyoncé shed 20 pounds for a movie role and was also followed by Gwyneth Paltrow.

According to fans of the Master Cleanse, the lemon juice helps break up waste in the colon, the maple syrup provides energy, the cayenne warms the body, and the laxative tea helps clear out the intestines. It is also important to note that while the diet leads to fast weight loss, these pounds are shed from water and muscle, not fat. The cleanse limits one's daily intake to 650 calories and it should be followed for a maximum of ten days.

This source could be useful for me since it outlines the basics of the cleanse, such as what one eats during it, how long it should last, how many calories it provides per day, and how it became popular. The source also includes opposing opinions about the cleanse, so I could use it for either side of the controversy.

The Master Cleanse

This book is the root of the Master Cleanse. Stanley Burroughs, the author and father of the cleanse, wrote this book which provides the recipe for the cleanse in detail and offers advice on how to follow the cleanse. The reading also describes the purpose of the cleanse and when the cleanse should be used.

I could use this source because it gives such a detailed explanation of what the cleanse includes, however it is very biased since the author created the cleanse, so clearly he wants readers to follow it. For this reason, I could use this source in support of the cleanse.

Detox Diets for Toxin Elimination and Weight Management

This article examines detox cleanses in general and whether they are effective and safe. Detox diets are meant to clear toxins from the body and facilitate weight loss. The purported effects of the Master Cleanse, according to the article, are toxin removal, glowing skin, weight loss, shiny hair, and strong nails. The article outlines different toxins, such as mold, certain metals, BPA, and industrial chemicals. Systems have a mechanism for riding the body of these toxins, and the liver, kidneys, skin, and lungs all contribute to detoxification. There is no evidence that detox diets can remove these toxins from the body, though there are certain nutrients that have been linked to toxin elimination in some species.

The article also points out that there are no scientific studies that link detox diets to weight loss, since these commercial diets usually have only very short term results. Extreme fasting can also cause vitamin and protein deficiencies, lactic acidosis, or death. The main point of the article is that there is currently no scientific evidence that detox diets provide any benefits to participants. I could use this article to argue against the cleanse.

Fasting-Mimicking Diet and Markers/Risk Factors for Aging, Diabetes, Cancer, and Cardiovascular Disease

These study included splitting 100 people into two groups: one was put on a fasting-mimicking diet that was low in calories, sugars, and protein yet high in unsaturation fats. The other group followed an unrestricted diet. Each group followed its assigned diet for 3 months, but the subjects in the fasting-mimicking diet only ate a restricted diet for 5 consecutive days each month. The study concluded that the fasting-mimicking diet, when followed in cycles, was safe and effective in reducing weight, BMI, body fat percentage, systolic blood pressure, and waist size.

This article could be useful because it proves that drastic diets, such as the Master Cleanse, are not necessary for seeing results. However, it does not apply as well to my subject compared to the other sources I found because it does not directly discuss the Master Cleanse. I could use this article to argue against the cleanse.

How a Master Cleanse is Supposed to Work

This article condenses all the information on the Master Cleanse: from how it is followed, to how it became popular, to testimonials. The article is neutral and states the basic facts, so it would not support either side of the argument. This is not a study, so it does not prove anything about the diet, but it still might be a useful source when referencing basic information about the Master Cleanse.

The implication of protein malnutrition on cardiovascular control systems in rats

This article could be useful to argue against the Master Cleanse because it proves that protein malnutrition, which can be caused by liquid fasting, can cause heart defects - like hypertension and increased heart rate. The article might be hard to incorporate, however, because it describes a study that was performed on rats, not people. Still, it can be used to discuss the health threats that fasting poses.

I Heard It Through the Diet Grapevine

This New York Times article goes over the Master Cleanse, its beginnings, and how it gained traction through celebrity endorsements. It also features testimonials from several people who claim it improved their workout performance and made them appear healthier. A section of this article talks about the nutritional benefits of the ingredients that comprise the concoction Master Cleanse participants drink for 10 days. The article features advice from nutritionists that denounce the diet, so this article could be useful to pose arguments against the Master Cleanse.

Five-day fasting diet could fight disease, slow aging

This article could be used in favor of the Master Cleanse. It references a study that claims that fasting for 5 days a month could ward off age-related diseases like diabetes or cardiovascular disease by reducing body fat and cutting insulin levels. This does not directly mention the Master Cleanse, but advocating for fasting is similar to advocating for a liquid fast. I could use this article to argue that 10 days is extreme for a fasting diet, but 5 days has been proven to be beneficial to humans.