India, Sept. 4 -- Beyonce celebrated her 44th birthday on September 4. The singer famously used the Master Cleanse, also known as the Lemonade Diet, to lose weight for her role in the 2006 film Dreamgirls. Beyonce herself has stated that while the cleanse worked for her, she wouldn't recommend it as a regular diet to lose weight and get in shape. Also read | Cardiologist shares 'jadoo diet for weight loss', assures you'll shed at least 7 kg in 1 month without starving yourself

In a June 2010 interview with Elle magazine, Beyonce was asked if she 'would ever do it (Master Cleanse) again?' And she replied, "Never. I did it to lose weight really fast, but it wasn't fun. There are healthier ways to lose weight - I wouldn't recommend it."

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