Not only is the idea of consuming salt water dangerous (think back to the last show you watched where someone was stranded at sea and resorted to drinking salt water, with potentially deadly consequences). But physicians have raised the alarm about the risk for vitamin deficiencies, muscle mass breakdown, and low blood sugar. Laxatives can lead to dehydration, which can lead to serious health problems over an extended period.
Fruit Flush
This diet involves eating fruit in specific portions every two hours, or five meals a day, in addition to a limited evening meal, over a three-day period. While this diet does involve eating healthy foods, as opposed to a liquid diet with limited nutritional value, fruits tend to be very high in sugars. This can cause blood sugar spikes and crashes, and can actually cause more hunger cravings. This diet is particularly dangerous for diabetics and people who have other sugar sensitivities. Participants have reported increased fatigue, a lack of focus, and dizziness, and science shows that the weight that’s lost during this detox is mostly water weight, rather than fat loss, meaning that the weight will come back very quickly after the cleanse is over.
Blue Print Cleanse
This is another liquid diet that requires participants to choose from a range of fruit juices, which will at least offer some nutritional value above the Master Cleanse. However, the lack of caloric intake and protein will put you at risk for dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, and muscle breakdown. Further, the low-calorie intake over an extended period can actually make you more lethargic and less focused than opting to eat a healthy, well-rounded diet long term. Another downside to this diet is the cost: $65 a day, plus the cost of shipping and handling.