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This site documents the science, management, experience and results of helminth replacement, a form of 'probiotic' therapy. | |||
Solid scientific evidence shows | Solid scientific evidence shows that millions of years of co-evolution have created a symbiotic relationship between humans and helminths that provides us with essential immune regulation. | ||
{{Quote|indent}}Although some helminths are known to cause disease and have been labeled parasites, it is now clear that some exposure to this class of organisms is necessary for human health. [http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10601333.2016.1210159]{{Quote|/indent}} | {{Quote|indent}}Although some helminths are known to cause disease and have been labeled parasites, it is now clear that some exposure to this class of organisms is necessary for human health. [http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10601333.2016.1210159]{{Quote|/indent}} | ||
{{Quote|indent}}All immunocompetent humans need regular exposure to helminths in order to maintain optimal immune function and avoid risk for inflammation-associated disease… access to helminths is a basic human need. [http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/6/10/98/htm]{{Quote|/indent}} | {{Quote|indent}}All immunocompetent humans need regular exposure to helminths in order to maintain optimal immune function and avoid risk for inflammation-associated disease… access to helminths is a basic human need. [http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/6/10/98/htm]{{Quote|/indent}} | ||
In the last fifteen years, four safe, mutualistic helminth species have been domesticated and made available commercially so that we are now able to enjoy the benefits of hosting a few of these macroorganisms without the risk of disease. | In the last fifteen years, four safe, mutualistic helminth species have been domesticated and made available commercially so that we are now able to enjoy the benefits of hosting a few of these important macroorganisms without the risk of disease. | ||
On this site, we share the extensive research supporting this therapy, along with hundreds of personal stories demonstrating it's effects, and tips to help manage the therapy and optimise its benefits. | On this site, we share the extensive research supporting this therapy, along with many hundreds of personal stories demonstrating it's effects, and tips to help manage the therapy and optimise its benefits. | ||
This is a collaborative site administered by volunteers with no commercial interest in the therapy. | |||
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