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Weight Loss Folklore: Deliberate Tapeworm Infection Tapeworms Cause Weight Loss but Did Anyone Ever Actully Ingest One On Purpose? |
Would anyone really do this deliberately? |
Here is a photo of what purports to be an old advertisement for tapeworm eggs as weight control |
And here is a website that claims to offer people the "priviledge" of eating a tapeworm larva for the low price of only $2000 (and the cost of a trip to Mexico). I can't tell if this is a joke or not. I certainly hope it is, but after nearly twenty years of working in weight loss, I can't be sure.... |
Conclusion: Besides being revolting, tapeworm infection carries risk of serious or fatal complications. Do NOT try this. |
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