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Doctors warn against using 'parasite cleanses' made popular by wellness influencers

NPR | By Sarah Boden

Published March 16, 2026 at 1:44 PM PDT

Some wellness influencers think many people have parasites and should use special supplements to flush them out. Is there science behind the claims?

Sarah Boden