Master Cleanse

The diet was developed by Stanley Burroughs, who initially marketed it in the 1940s, and revived it in his 1976 book The Master Cleanser.

The diet lacks protein, fatty acids, and other essential nutrients and depends entirely on carbohydrates for calories.

In the longer run, staying on the Master Cleanse diet could result in severe metabolic acidosis, which can lead to coma or death.

[3][4] Nutritionist Jane Clark points to a lack of essential nutrients in this program, citing a deficiency of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

[6] There was popular interest in the Master Cleanse diet when American singer Beyoncé promoted it on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2006.