Comments on: (serious Question!) Could Parasitic Worms Such As Tape Worms, Be Used As A Natural Weight Loss?

By: jamus d woespuss

jamus d woespuss — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:59:45 +0000

or else use leeches to let blood out

By: Bob S

Bob S — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:37:36 +0000

People with intestinal parasite infections (which includes tapeworms) are usually under-nourished and weak, infected with viral, fungal, or bacteria, and have various types of chemical and metal poisoning.

By: straight

straight — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:48:46 +0000

No, no, the concept is wrong! Least of all you cannot give (or introduce) anything into your blood vessels (intravenously) They might end up in the brain!
More safer ways of losing weight would be to eat less. Undergo that form of surgery to reduce the volume of stomach ( I forget the term), and of course eat less and exercise more.

By: Gary B

Gary B — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:06:29 +0000

Consider this:
The thigh muscles are the biggest and most powerful muscles in your body. Would surgically removing your thigh muscles be a valid form of weight loss?
CERTAINLY! ANY way you remove the weight would make you weigh less. The problem is, the results are MUCH worse than weighing too much. With no thigh muscles you could not walk, run, or even stand up.
Same with the tape worm: While you WOULD lose weight, you would be MUCH sicker than you were before you got the worm.
Straight answer: NO! Tape worms and other parasites are NOT a form of natural weight loss!

By: Mortgages in Spain

Mortgages in Spain — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:53:39 +0000

The eggs of tapeworm were (illegally) sold as slimming pills back in the 60s or early 70s.
While it would probably do all of us some good to have more exposure to parasites than we do, people who ended up infected with tapeworm did have several problems as they have other pathogenic effects including liver damage.
Sending people for IV treatment as a standard procedure is not a good idea – ideally you want nutrients to enter via food rather than being given as supplements into the bloodstream.
For most people, eating a good quality diet and taking adequate exercise is enough to keep their weight within healthy limits, using expensive invasive hospital procedures should be reserved for those who need medical intervention.

By: wee neen

wee neen — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:18:51 +0000

yes, if carefully monitored carefully, it has been tested and proved, although not very pleasant.