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== Pharmaceuticals == | == Pharmaceuticals == | ||
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=== Anaesthetics (anesthetics), General [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anesthetic] === | === Anaesthetics (anesthetics), General [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anesthetic] === | ||
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=== ✅ Safe for worms unless marked otherwise === | === ✅ Safe for worms unless marked otherwise === | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonoscopy Colonoscopy]<br>As whipworms live in the colon, they may be at some risk of being struck by a colonoscope, but much of their body is embedded in the soft mucosa, and they are well lubricated with mucus, so few, if any, are likely to be damaged. Hookworms should not be affected by colonoscopy at all because they live in the small intestine, which is much higher up the GI tract. Hookworms might possibly be seen during a colonoscopy, but only if the colonoscope is advanced into the terminal ileum, and only then if any hookworms have taken up residence in the ileum, which is not common as they normally concentrate in the upper part of the jejunum, which is above the ileum, and is shown in red in this representation.<br><br><span style="width:auto; background-color:#F5FAFF;border: 1px solid #CEDFF2; padding:12px;"> mouth ➤ oesophagus ➤ stomach ➤ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duodenum duodenum] ➤ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jejunum <span style="color:red;">jej</span>unum] ➤ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ileum ileum] ➤ colon ➤ rectum ➤ </span><br><br>Anaesthesia for colonoscopy is likely to involve the use of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioids opioid] pain killers ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fentanyl fentanyl], etc.), [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine benzodiazepine] anaesthetics ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versed Versed], etc.) and/or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcotic_analgesic narcotic analgesics], all of which appear to be harmless to helminths. If a general anaesthetic incorporating ❌'''nitrous oxide''' (see entry above) were used, this would definitely kill hookworms - and possibly whipworms too, though this is less certain. The injected anaesthetic, '''propofol''', appears to be the only worm-safe general anaesthetic, and this is arguably the anaesthetic of choice[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110215111817.htm] for endoscopic procedures, and is safe for use in children[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26089466] (See Anaesthetics section for more detail), (See Laxatives regarding colonoscopy prep). | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonoscopy Colonoscopy]<br>As whipworms live in the colon, they may be at some risk of being struck by a colonoscope, but much of their body is embedded in the soft mucosa, and they are well lubricated with mucus, so few, if any, are likely to be damaged. Hookworms should not be affected by colonoscopy at all because they live in the small intestine, which is much higher up the GI tract. Hookworms might possibly be seen during a colonoscopy, but only if the colonoscope is advanced into the terminal ileum, and only then if any hookworms have taken up residence in the ileum, which is not common as they normally concentrate in the upper part of the jejunum, which is above the ileum, and is shown in red in this representation.<br><br><span style="width:auto; background-color:#F5FAFF;border: 1px solid #CEDFF2; padding:12px;"> mouth ➤ oesophagus ➤ stomach ➤ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duodenum duodenum] ➤ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jejunum <span style="color:red;">jej</span>unum] ➤ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ileum ileum] ➤ colon ➤ rectum ➤ </span><br><br>Anaesthesia for colonoscopy is likely to involve the use of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioids opioid] pain killers ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fentanyl fentanyl], etc.), [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benzodiazepine benzodiazepine] anaesthetics ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versed Versed], etc.) and/or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcotic_analgesic narcotic analgesics], all of which appear to be harmless to helminths. If a general anaesthetic incorporating ❌'''nitrous oxide''' (see entry above) were used, this would definitely kill hookworms - and possibly whipworms too, though this is less certain. The injected anaesthetic, '''propofol''', appears to be the only worm-safe general anaesthetic, and this is arguably the anaesthetic of choice[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110215111817.htm] for endoscopic procedures, and is safe for use in children[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26089466] (See [[#Anaesthetics|Anaesthetics]] section for more detail), (See [[#Laxatives|Laxatives]] regarding colonoscopy prep). | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonic_hydrotherapy Colonic Hydrotherapy]<br>This will not harm hookworms and is unlikely to harm whipworms unless the fluid used contains something to which the whipworms are vulnerable. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonic_hydrotherapy Colonic Hydrotherapy]<br>This will not harm hookworms and is unlikely to harm whipworms unless the fluid used contains something to which the whipworms are vulnerable. | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detoxification Detoxification] <br>The use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrared_sauna infrared saunas] is [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/860154964040460/?comment_id=860231720699451&offset=0&total_comments=7&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D safe for helminths], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelation_therapy chelation therapy] using the [http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/chelationnetwork/chelation-the-andy-cutler-protocol/ Andy Cutler protocol] has been used by one hookworm host with no obvious adverse effect[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/860154964040460/?comment_id=860208537368436&offset=0&total_comments=7&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R1%22%7D] on her colony. (Also see '''DMPS''', '''DMSA''' and '''EDTA'''.) | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detoxification Detoxification] <br>The use of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrared_sauna infrared saunas] is [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/860154964040460/?comment_id=860231720699451&offset=0&total_comments=7&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D safe for helminths], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelation_therapy chelation therapy] using the [http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/chelationnetwork/chelation-the-andy-cutler-protocol/ Andy Cutler protocol] has been used by one hookworm host with no obvious adverse effect[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/860154964040460/?comment_id=860208537368436&offset=0&total_comments=7&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R1%22%7D] on her colony. (Also see ❓'''DMPS''', ✅'''DMSA''' and ❓'''EDTA'''.) | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enema Enemas] <br>These will not affect hookworms at all, and the liquid used is unlikely to have any adverse effect on whipworms unless this contains something to which they are susceptible. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enema Enemas] <br>These will not affect hookworms at all, and the liquid used is unlikely to have any adverse effect on whipworms unless this contains something to which they are susceptible. | ||
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=== Alternative antibiotics === | === Alternative antibiotics === | ||
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* ❓ '''Cellular silver'''. The manufacturers of [http://www.resultsrna.com/products/acs_200_overview/ Advanced Cellular Silver (ACS) 200 Extra Strength] claim that it is “...effective against an enormous array of disease causing organisms; literally oxidizing the cell wall of gram positive and gram negative bacteria, spirochetes, virus, fungus, parasites and more without harming healthy flora or damaging human tissue”. Research[http://www.townsendletter.com/Jan2015/silver0115.html] shows that this form of silver may be more effective than ➿'''colloidal silver''' (see local reference), but, so far, there have been no reports from helminth hosts to suggest what effect, if any, it might have on human helminths. | * ❓ '''Cellular silver'''. The manufacturers of [http://www.resultsrna.com/products/acs_200_overview/ Advanced Cellular Silver (ACS) 200 Extra Strength] claim that it is “...effective against an enormous array of disease causing organisms; literally oxidizing the cell wall of gram positive and gram negative bacteria, spirochetes, virus, fungus, parasites and more without harming healthy flora or damaging human tissue”. Research[http://www.townsendletter.com/Jan2015/silver0115.html] shows that this form of silver may be more effective than ➿'''colloidal silver''' (see local reference below), but, so far, there have been no reports from helminth hosts to suggest what effect, if any, it might have on human helminths. | ||
* ➿ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloidal_silver Colloidal silver]. Some sources have claimed that, if taken orally, this may kill parasite eggs and possibly harm adult worms, but many helminth hosts have taken colloidal silver and there have been no reports of worms being lost as a result. Colloidal silver appears to be the most worm-friendly of the more effective natural antimicrobials. Although it can reduce helminthic benefits in a dose-dependent manner while it is being taken, the benefits soon return after its use is discontinued - usually in a matter of days. (Use of this [http://www.silversafety.org/autocalculator.php Silver Safety Auto-calculator] will ensure that total silver intake remains at a safe level.) | * ➿ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colloidal_silver Colloidal silver]. Some sources have claimed that, if taken orally, this may kill parasite eggs and possibly harm adult worms, but many helminth hosts have taken colloidal silver and there have been no reports of worms being lost as a result. Colloidal silver appears to be the most worm-friendly of the more effective natural antimicrobials. Although it can reduce helminthic benefits in a dose-dependent manner while it is being taken, the benefits soon return after its use is discontinued - usually in a matter of days. (Use of this [http://www.silversafety.org/autocalculator.php Silver Safety Auto-calculator] will ensure that total silver intake remains at a safe level.) | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurmar Gymnema sylvestre] (cowplant, cowplant, gurmari, gurmarbooti, gurmar, periploca of the woods, meshasringa, Bedki cha pala and miracle fruit) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurmar Gymnema sylvestre] (cowplant, cowplant, gurmari, gurmarbooti, gurmar, periploca of the woods, meshasringa, Bedki cha pala and miracle fruit) | ||
* [http://ayurveda-foryou.com/ayurveda_herb/trikatu.html trikatu] - a combination of (see Spices section) | * [http://ayurveda-foryou.com/ayurveda_herb/trikatu.html trikatu] - a combination of (see Spices section) | ||
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pepper black pepper] (Piper nigrum), | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pepper black pepper] (Piper nigrum - see [[#Spices|local reference]]), | ||
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Long_Pepper long pepper] (Piper longum) | ** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Long_Pepper long pepper] (Piper longum) | ||
** and '''ginger''' (Zingiber officinale) | ** and '''ginger''' (Zingiber officinale - see [[#Ginger|local reference]]) | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triphala Triphala]. This is an Ayurvedic herbal formula combining three myrobalans: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica/Terminalia bellerica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). The latter two of these are reported to be anthelminthic, but they also have laxative properties, and this latter characteristic, rather than actual wormkilling ability, may be the source of any ‘anthelminthic’ effects. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triphala Triphala]. This is an Ayurvedic herbal formula combining three myrobalans: Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica/Terminalia bellerica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula). The latter two of these are reported to be anthelminthic, but they also have laxative properties, and this latter characteristic, rather than actual wormkilling ability, may be the source of any ‘anthelminthic’ effects. | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrot Carrot] (Daucus carota, subsp. sativus). The taproot of the carrot is rich in beta carotene, a precursor for vitamin A, which has been claimed to increase resistance to penetration by larvae. Carrots have also been claimed to be offensive to all parasites and valuable in the elimination of threadworms, but normal dietary amounts are not harmful to therapeutic helminths, and many helminth hosts have regularly eaten significant quantities of this vegetable (e.g., up to 1kg daily [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1074474759275145/?comment_id=1084028951653059&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D]) without adversely affecting their worms. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrot Carrot] (Daucus carota, subsp. sativus). The taproot of the carrot is rich in beta carotene, a precursor for vitamin A, which has been claimed to increase resistance to penetration by larvae. Carrots have also been claimed to be offensive to all parasites and valuable in the elimination of threadworms, but normal dietary amounts are not harmful to therapeutic helminths, and many helminth hosts have regularly eaten significant quantities of this vegetable (e.g., up to 1kg daily [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1074474759275145/?comment_id=1084028951653059&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D]) without adversely affecting their worms. | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicory Chicory] (Cichorium intybus). This is well known for its toxicity to intestinal parasites, and studies have indicated that ingestion of chicory by farm animals results in reduced worm burdens. This plant contains volatile oils similar to those found in plants in the related genus Tanacetum, which includes Tansy, and is said to be similarly effective in eliminating intestinal worms, but eating dietary quantities of chicory has not been reported to adversely affect human helminths. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicory Chicory] (Cichorium intybus). This is well known for its toxicity to intestinal parasites, and studies have indicated that ingestion of chicory by farm animals results in reduced worm burdens. This plant contains volatile oils similar to those found in plants in the related genus Tanacetum, which includes ❌'''Tansy''', and is said to be similarly effective in eliminating intestinal worms, but eating dietary quantities of chicory has not been reported to adversely affect human helminths. | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citron Citron] (Citrus medica). Alcoholic extracts of the rind of citron have shown ‘moderate’ anthelmintic activity against the human roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, in test tube studies. These extracts may therefore also have an adverse effect on other helminths, though there is no evidence that eating normal dietary amounts of the flesh of this fruit might harm human helminths. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citron Citron] (Citrus medica). Alcoholic extracts of the rind of citron have shown ‘moderate’ anthelmintic activity against the human roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, in test tube studies. These extracts may therefore also have an adverse effect on other helminths, though there is no evidence that eating normal dietary amounts of the flesh of this fruit might harm human helminths. | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_foods Organic foods]. While these are less likely to be contaminated with chemicals, some organic farmers apply [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_thuringiensis Bacillus thuringiensis] (Bt) to their crops as a natural insecticide. This bacterium produces ❌'''Cry5B''', a protein that can kill intestinal worms, [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-07/asfm-npc072313.php including human hookworms]. However many hosts of human helminths have eaten organic foods without them affecting their worms. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_foods Organic foods]. While these are less likely to be contaminated with chemicals, some organic farmers apply [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacillus_thuringiensis Bacillus thuringiensis] (Bt) to their crops as a natural insecticide. This bacterium produces ❌'''Cry5B''', a protein that can kill intestinal worms, [http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-07/asfm-npc072313.php including human hookworms]. However many hosts of human helminths have eaten organic foods without them affecting their worms. | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papaya Papaya] (Carica papaya, also known as or papaw, pawpaw or paw paw). The fruit and leaves contain both antiseptic and antiparasitic compounds, including one called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpaine carpaine], which is claimed to kill and expel intestinal worms. Papaya latex has been shown to be an [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26343287 effective anthelminthic] against a variety of nematode parasites. However, it is unlikely that eating normal dietary amounts of the flesh of the fruit will adversely affect human helminths and, when someone who grows his own hookworms added a large amount of papaya - comparable to a human eating 2 or 3 pawpaws - to a petri dish full of larvae, these were unaffected. However, ⚡'''Papaya seeds''' are also rich in caricin which is reportedly effective in expelling roundworms, and a randomized, placebo-controlled study[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17472487] concluded that air-dried papaya seeds are effective against various types of human intestinal parasites. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papaya Papaya] (Carica papaya, also known as or papaw, pawpaw or paw paw). The fruit and leaves contain both antiseptic and antiparasitic compounds, including one called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpaine carpaine], which is claimed to kill and expel intestinal worms. Papaya latex has been shown to be an [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26343287 effective anthelminthic] against a variety of nematode parasites. However, it is unlikely that eating normal dietary amounts of the flesh of the fruit will adversely affect human helminths and, when someone who grows his own hookworms added a large amount of papaya - comparable to a human eating 2 or 3 pawpaws - to a petri dish full of larvae, these were unaffected. However, ⚡'''Papaya seeds''' are also rich in caricin which is reportedly effective in expelling roundworms, and a randomized, placebo-controlled study[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17472487] concluded that air-dried papaya seeds are effective against various types of human intestinal parasites. | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol Xylitol]. One hookworm host has reported[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/833127066743250/?comment_id=833225923400031&offset=0&total_comments=6&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] that he takes xylitol daily in place of sugar and has not noticed any effect on his colony. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol Xylitol]. One hookworm host has reported[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/833127066743250/?comment_id=833225923400031&offset=0&total_comments=6&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] that he takes xylitol daily in place of sugar and has not noticed any effect on his colony. | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yam_(vegetable) Yam] (Dioscorea). Like carrot and sweet potato, the yam is rich in beta carotene, a precursor for vitamin A which is thought to increase resistance to penetration by larvae. However, numerous hosts of human helminths regularly eat this vegetable without adversely affecting their worms. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yam_(vegetable) Yam] ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dioscorea Dioscorea]). Like carrot and sweet potato, the yam is rich in beta carotene, a precursor for vitamin A which is thought to increase resistance to penetration by larvae. However, numerous hosts of human helminths regularly eat this vegetable without adversely affecting their worms. | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylcysteine Acetylcysteine] (also known as N-acetylcysteine, N-acetyl-L-cysteine and NAC). One hookworm host has reported[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/832123420176948/?comment_id=832517453470878&offset=0&total_comments=3&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] taking this from time to time without causing any problem for his colony. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylcysteine Acetylcysteine] (also known as N-acetylcysteine, N-acetyl-L-cysteine and NAC). One hookworm host has reported[https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/832123420176948/?comment_id=832517453470878&offset=0&total_comments=3&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] taking this from time to time without causing any problem for his colony. | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activated_charcoal_(medication) Activated charcoal (also known as activated carbon). There has been one confirmation that charcoal doesn’t harm hookworms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/513613715361255/?comment_id=514186115304015&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D], and another report that taking it didn't cause any return of symptoms in a Crohn’s patient. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/792437597478864/?comment_id=792881060767851&offset=0&total_comments=10&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R3%22%7D] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activated_charcoal_(medication) Activated charcoal] (also known as activated carbon). There has been one confirmation that charcoal doesn’t harm hookworms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/513613715361255/?comment_id=514186115304015&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D], and another report that taking it didn't cause any return of symptoms in a Crohn’s patient. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/792437597478864/?comment_id=792881060767851&offset=0&total_comments=10&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R3%22%7D] | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipoic_acid Alpha lipoic acid] (ALA), also known as Lipoic acid (LA), α-lipoic acid and thioctic acid. This organosulphur compound is made naturally in animals, where it is essential for aerobic metabolism. Because of its antioxidant properties, it is also sold as a dietary supplement and is available in some countries as a pharmaceutical drug. One host of both hookworms and human whipworms has taken between 300 and 600 mg of alpha lipoic acid per day without any harm befalling their worms. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipoic_acid Alpha lipoic acid] (ALA), also known as Lipoic acid (LA), α-lipoic acid and thioctic acid. This organosulphur compound is made naturally in animals, where it is essential for aerobic metabolism. Because of its antioxidant properties, it is also sold as a dietary supplement and is available in some countries as a pharmaceutical drug. One host of both hookworms and human whipworms has taken between 300 and 600 mg of alpha lipoic acid per day without any harm befalling their worms. | ||
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_pollen Bee pollen]. One hookworm host has reported[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/11152] that eating small amounts of this has had no obvious adverse effect on this worms. | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_pollen Bee pollen]. One hookworm host has reported[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/11152] that eating small amounts of this has had no obvious adverse effect on this worms. | ||
* ❌ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta-Sitosterol beta-Sitosterol] has demonstrated anthelminthic effects [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12587699] and two hookworm hosts have reported a return of their disease symptoms after taking beta-Sitosterol. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/1102220229833931/?comment_id=1135959856459968&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/ | * ❌ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta-Sitosterol beta-Sitosterol] has demonstrated anthelminthic effects [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12587699] and two hookworm hosts have reported a return of their disease symptoms after taking beta-Sitosterol. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/1102220229833931/?comment_id=1135959856459968&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1143218725734081/?comment_id=1146128268776460&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R0%22%7D] | ||
* [http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-312-BETAINE%20HYDROCHLORIDE.aspx?activeIngredientId=312&activeIngredientName=BETAINE%20HYDROCHLORIDE Betaine hydrochloride]. One hookworm host has reported using betaine HCL without noticing any loss of benefits from her worms. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1103458306376790/?comment_id=1106534052735882&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R1%22%7D], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1103458306376790/?comment_id=1106538649402089&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] | * [http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-312-BETAINE%20HYDROCHLORIDE.aspx?activeIngredientId=312&activeIngredientName=BETAINE%20HYDROCHLORIDE Betaine hydrochloride]. One hookworm host has reported using betaine HCL without noticing any loss of benefits from her worms. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1103458306376790/?comment_id=1106534052735882&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R1%22%7D], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1103458306376790/?comment_id=1106538649402089&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] | ||
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* ❓ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannose D-mannose]. This naturally occurring simple sugar is the ingredient in cranberries that makes their juice effective against urinary tract infections. Pure D-mannose is 10-50 times stronger than cranberry juice, making it more suitable for stubborn cases of UTI, and it reportedly resolves more than 90% of all UTIs within 1-2 days. [http://www.tahomaclinicblog.com/d-mannose-for-bladder-and-kidney-infections/], [http://www.townsendletter.com/May2014/gaby0514.html]<br>Taking steps to make the urine less acidic (e.g., by taking Tums[https://www.tums.com/]) might [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150625161623.htm make cranberry-based treatments even more effective]. D-mannose is non-toxic, produces no adverse effects and, while there have been no reports to confirm it’s lack of adverse effects on human helminths, it is unlikely to do them any harm. | * ❓ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannose D-mannose]. This naturally occurring simple sugar is the ingredient in cranberries that makes their juice effective against urinary tract infections. Pure D-mannose is 10-50 times stronger than cranberry juice, making it more suitable for stubborn cases of UTI, and it reportedly resolves more than 90% of all UTIs within 1-2 days. [http://www.tahomaclinicblog.com/d-mannose-for-bladder-and-kidney-infections/], [http://www.townsendletter.com/May2014/gaby0514.html]<br>Taking steps to make the urine less acidic (e.g., by taking Tums[https://www.tums.com/]) might [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/06/150625161623.htm make cranberry-based treatments even more effective]. D-mannose is non-toxic, produces no adverse effects and, while there have been no reports to confirm it’s lack of adverse effects on human helminths, it is unlikely to do them any harm. | ||
* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digestive_enzymes Digestive enzymes], such as papain and bromelain, are said to make the intestinal tract inhospitable to parasites by dissolving their outer layers. In particular, papain - the milky juice of the unripe papaya - is claimed to be a powerful agent for destroying roundworms. One subject has reported a return of symptoms after taking a product containing bromelain, protease, papain, lipase and amylase for several weeks, and another individual has reported losing their entire hookworm colony after taking ''Healthy Origins Broad Spectrum Digestive Enzymes''[http://www.healthyorigins.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=85736], which contain amylase, protease, peptidase, alpha-galactosidase, glucoamylase, acid maltase, cellulase, pectinase, protease, lipase, lactase, beta-glucanase, invertase and hemicellulase. [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/11383], [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/11385] However, several other helminth hosts have taken digestive enzymes, including Terranova's quercetin nettle complex which contains bromelain, without any obvious effect on their worms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/888731831182773/?comment_id=888738757848747&offset=0&total_comments=1&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] and one of these has regularly taken pancreatin-based products from different manufacturers, mostly from Pure Encapsulations, but also a lipase product by Integrative Therapeutics. [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/11388] Another hookworm host who regularly takes digestive enzymes with his meals has never noticed any adverse effect on his colony. He generally avoids papain and bromelain, but regularly takes pancreatin, lipase, Acid Ease, and occasionally Udo's Choice enzymes, selecting them according to the size and contents of each meal. Udo's Choice brand does contain some bromelain, but only a small amount. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/821478984574725/?comment_id=821502387905718&offset=0&total_comments=1&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] See also Papaya. | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digestive_enzymes Digestive enzymes], such as papain and bromelain, are said to make the intestinal tract inhospitable to parasites by dissolving their outer layers. In particular, papain - the milky juice of the unripe papaya - is claimed to be a powerful agent for destroying roundworms. One subject has reported a return of symptoms after taking a product containing bromelain, protease, papain, lipase and amylase for several weeks, and another individual has reported losing their entire hookworm colony after taking ''Healthy Origins Broad Spectrum Digestive Enzymes''[http://www.healthyorigins.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=85736], which contain amylase, protease, peptidase, alpha-galactosidase, glucoamylase, acid maltase, cellulase, pectinase, protease, lipase, lactase, beta-glucanase, invertase and hemicellulase. [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/11383], [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/11385] However, several other helminth hosts have taken digestive enzymes, including Terranova's quercetin nettle complex which contains bromelain, without any obvious effect on their worms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/888731831182773/?comment_id=888738757848747&offset=0&total_comments=1&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] and one of these has regularly taken pancreatin-based products from different manufacturers, mostly from Pure Encapsulations, but also a lipase product by Integrative Therapeutics. [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/11388] Another hookworm host who regularly takes digestive enzymes with his meals has never noticed any adverse effect on his colony. He generally avoids papain and bromelain, but regularly takes pancreatin, lipase, Acid Ease, and occasionally Udo's Choice enzymes, selecting them according to the size and contents of each meal. Udo's Choice brand does contain some bromelain, but only a small amount. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/821478984574725/?comment_id=821502387905718&offset=0&total_comments=1&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] See also ✅[[#Papaya|Papaya]]. | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folic_acid Folic Acid] has been claimed to help prevent the proliferation of intestinal parasites at a dosage of 400 - 800 mcg (0.4 - 0.8 mg) per day. However, this is not a problem for human helminths because they do not proliferate within their hosts, and there have been no reports of adverse effects from hosts of human worms. One subject has taken a daily vitamin B-complex supplement containing 400 mcg of folic acid without any apparent effect on his hookworms, and another has [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/10928 taken 800 mcg of folate' (as calcium L-5 methyltetrahydrofolate) every day for over 4 years with no adverse effect on his hookworms. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folic_acid Folic Acid] has been claimed to help prevent the proliferation of intestinal parasites at a dosage of 400 - 800 mcg (0.4 - 0.8 mg) per day. However, this is not a problem for human helminths because they do not proliferate within their hosts, and there have been no reports of adverse effects from hosts of human worms. One subject has taken a daily vitamin B-complex supplement containing 400 mcg of folic acid without any apparent effect on his hookworms, and another has [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/messages/10928 taken 800 mcg of folate' (as calcium L-5 methyltetrahydrofolate) every day for over 4 years with no adverse effect on his hookworms. | ||
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* ✅ Garlic (Allium sativum). Garlic oil extract has shown anthelminthic effects against Schistosoma mansoni in mice [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1995764515002011] and allicin, the active principle of garlic extract, has also been shown to have anthelminthic properties, although one hookworm host has reported that taking a stabilized allicin extract for several weeks did not kill her worms. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/859756094080347/?comment_id=1146360268753260&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R3%22%7D] Alcoholic extracts of garlic have also shown ‘moderate’ anthelmintic activity against the human roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, in test tube studies[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1158424]. However, the exact amount of garlic needed to kill intestinal parasites in humans has not been established. Some sources suggest 1,000 - 4,000 mg per day, using concentrated garlic capsules or tablets, and fresh garlic is said to be more effective than capsules. While chewing three cloves of garlic each day is recommended by some online sources as a treatment for ‘parasites’ in humans, hookworms may in fact be able to withstand up to 21 grams (approximately 10 cloves) of garlic per day. So garlic may actually not be very effective as a killer of mature worms, and its main anthelminthic effect [http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/19722900736.html;jsessionid=F91F029C9C83A8E28BD028ED3D6FA7A4 may be to reduce the viability of ova]. Cooking may reduce its effect against parasite eggs and larvae, and neither cooked or raw garlic appears to have any adverse effect on the efficacy of a therapeutic hookworm colony. | * ✅ Garlic (Allium sativum). Garlic oil extract has shown anthelminthic effects against Schistosoma mansoni in mice [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1995764515002011] and allicin, the active principle of garlic extract, has also been shown to have anthelminthic properties, although one hookworm host has reported that taking a stabilized allicin extract for several weeks did not kill her worms. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/859756094080347/?comment_id=1146360268753260&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R3%22%7D] Alcoholic extracts of garlic have also shown ‘moderate’ anthelmintic activity against the human roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, in test tube studies[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1158424]. However, the exact amount of garlic needed to kill intestinal parasites in humans has not been established. Some sources suggest 1,000 - 4,000 mg per day, using concentrated garlic capsules or tablets, and fresh garlic is said to be more effective than capsules. While chewing three cloves of garlic each day is recommended by some online sources as a treatment for ‘parasites’ in humans, hookworms may in fact be able to withstand up to 21 grams (approximately 10 cloves) of garlic per day. So garlic may actually not be very effective as a killer of mature worms, and its main anthelminthic effect [http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/19722900736.html;jsessionid=F91F029C9C83A8E28BD028ED3D6FA7A4 may be to reduce the viability of ova]. Cooking may reduce its effect against parasite eggs and larvae, and neither cooked or raw garlic appears to have any adverse effect on the efficacy of a therapeutic hookworm colony. | ||
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* ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger Ginger] (Zingiber officinale) contains a chemical called zingibain (aka. zingipain, or ginger protease) that has been claimed to dissolve some parasites and their eggs. One subject has reported that fresh ginger drinks depress the egg production of his worms and increase his symptoms, and another has reported that eating a LOT of ginger 6 weeks post-inoculation caused her side effects to disappear for a few days, but that these eventually returned. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/892594554129834/?comment_id=892620007460622&offset=0&total_comments=7&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R2%22%7D] Someone else, who said that his favorite brand of ginger beer was “pretty spicy”, so was probably made from raw, or only very briefly pasteurized, ginger juice, reported that, after going on a fairly significant binge of the stuff, his worms stopped producing eggs and their benefits diminished. Yet another worm host, who was putting at least a thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger in a smoothie every day, believes this was responsible for actually killing her hookworms. However, one subject has reported eating lots of fresh ginger (mostly cooked) without any problems [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/892594554129834/?comment_id=892652814124008&offset=0&total_comments=5&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D], two others have reported that eating cooked ginger appears to have had no adverse effect on their worms [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/topics/7627], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/544122108977082/] and one hookworm host says that she regularly takes dried ginger in 1g doses to help with migraines and has not noticed any problems with her worms. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1062770903778864/?comment_id=1062777610444860&reply_comment_id=1062782733777681&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] | * ⚡ [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger Ginger] (Zingiber officinale) contains a chemical called zingibain (aka. zingipain, or ginger protease) that has been claimed to dissolve some parasites and their eggs. One subject has reported that fresh ginger drinks depress the egg production of his worms and increase his symptoms, and another has reported that eating a LOT of ginger 6 weeks post-inoculation caused her side effects to disappear for a few days, but that these eventually returned. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/892594554129834/?comment_id=892620007460622&offset=0&total_comments=7&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R2%22%7D] Someone else, who said that his favorite brand of ginger beer was “pretty spicy”, so was probably made from raw, or only very briefly pasteurized, ginger juice, reported that, after going on a fairly significant binge of the stuff, his worms stopped producing eggs and their benefits diminished. Yet another worm host, who was putting at least a thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger in a smoothie every day, believes this was responsible for actually killing her hookworms. However, one subject has reported eating lots of fresh ginger (mostly cooked) without any problems [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/892594554129834/?comment_id=892652814124008&offset=0&total_comments=5&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D], two others have reported that eating cooked ginger appears to have had no adverse effect on their worms [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/helminthictherapy/conversations/topics/7627], [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/544122108977082/] and one hookworm host says that she regularly takes dried ginger in 1g doses to help with migraines and has not noticed any problems with her worms. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/htsupport/permalink/1062770903778864/?comment_id=1062777610444860&reply_comment_id=1062782733777681&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22:%22R%22%7D] | ||