Parasite cleanses: why are so many people obsessed with intestinal worms?
Probably the most disgusting online trend of 2025, this has led to pictures of people’s excrement all over the internet. Please make it stop ...
TL;DR
- A recent online trend involves people posting pictures of their excrement, claiming to have expelled intestinal parasites.
- These 'parasite cleanses' often include consuming ingredients like papaya seeds, burdock root, oregano oil, and black walnut.
- Some individuals are purchasing 10-day detox kits for approximately £288.
- While intestinal parasites are a genuine health issue, the medical establishment is reportedly skeptical of these specific wellness trends and their public promotion.
- One prominent social media user admitted that what she believed to be 'rope worms' was actually a buildup of mucus and undigested food.