Taking Vitamins On The Master Cleanse
Jan 18th, 2007 by Raylen
A reader wanted to know why you should not take vitamins while on the Master Cleanse.
In the original Master Cleanser book Stanley Burroughs, the creator of the master cleanse says taking vitamins and supplements will prevent you from getting the desired result from the Master Cleanse. The reason he gives is vitamins and supplements will never be able to match the nutritional benefits of the real food Nature provides us with.
He also warns that the improper balance caused by taking vitamins can be harmful to your body.
Here’s my advice: Try doing the Master Cleanse without taking vitamins if you can. If you feel like you can’t complete the cleanse without vitamins then try taking only half a vitamin a day, or half of what you normally take on an average day.
I know some people will say you absolutely can’t take any vitamins on the Master Cleanse, and I agree its best not to. But, if you feel like taking vitamins will help you during the cleanse, and that you won’t be able to finish the cleanse without vitamins then go ahead and take them.
The way I see it if taking vitamins is the deal breaker for you, meaning it’s either take vitamins and finish the cleanse, or not take vitamins and don’t finish the cleanse then by all means take the vitamins.
I mentioned above Stanley Burroughs, the creator of the master cleanse warned that vitamins can be harmful because they can contain too much or to little of certain vitamins. Most of the time they contain far too much, and you can actually overdose on vitamins if you’re not careful.
I written more about vitamin overdose, and if you’re currently taking vitamins or other supplements you’ll want to read this short article and take the vitamin survey to get your own personal vitamin profile. Here’s the link www.mastercleansesecrets.com/vitaminoverdose
I’ve done the cleanse 2 times so far with good results. One thing that I have done both times is to soak in the tub with hot as I can stand water and salt, either epsom or sea salt, the thought is to draw out impurities. Do you think this is helpful?
Dear Mr. Sterling,
I have a question about taking prescription medications while on the master cleanse. I have several prescriptions for sinus problems, allergies and other… Can I still take this medication if I do the master cleanse? What effect will it create? What about the stomache upset you can get from some medications where you are told to take with food or dairy? I really want to start the Master Cleanse at least for the 3 day minimum. Help!
I am considering doing the cleanse but have not started it yet. I am wondering if it affects birth control pills or not?
And when you say not to take vitamins are you just speaking about a daily vitamin, does that include things like cranberry pills and fish oil. I take these daily for wrinkles and for urinary health.
This is my third attempt at the master cleanse. The first two were a warm up for me, and four days was my limit. I am currently on day four and doing pretty good. My question is can spirulina be added to a glass or two of the lemonade during the day, and what effecrt if any could that have on someone?
I am taking antidepressants….should I stop
taking them during the cleans. It is a prescription.
THIS IS MY SECOND DAY ON THE MASTER CLEANSE AND MY TOUNGE IS WHITE IS THIS NORMAL
I am taking antidepressants….should I stop
taking them during the cleans. It is a prescription. I am not supposed to just up and stop them, but would really like to start the cleanse. Please help!
I am planning on taking the Master Cleanse but I had a c-section 8 months ago, Is it a good time to start. Also, I breastfeed my baby occasionally.
I am very eager to start the MC. My husband just started it and it got me thinking about my prescriptions. Can you still take anti-depressants and sleeping pills while on the MC? I also use the NuvaRing for birth-control. Will it affect the outcome of the MC? Thanks so much for your help.