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Tapeworm Diet: Using Beef Tapeworms in Humans
Background
It is undeniable that people will resort to extreme measures in a desperate attempt to shed those extra pounds, but ingesting tapeworms in order to lose weight is not only a radical method but also an extremely dangerous one.
Thankfully the use of tapeworms as a diet aid is illegal in the US and for good reason. Tapeworm infestation can result in the formation of cysts in the liver, eyes, brain, and spinal cord with potentially lethal consequences.
Tapeworm Diet Basics
Although it is not possible to attempt the Tapeworm diet in most countries, it is being offered at some places in Mexico. When you arrive at the treatment location you are given beef tapeworm cysts that have been identified microscopically. This is vitally important because some cows may host pig tapeworms, which are very dangerous.
The tapeworm interferes with your digestion and absorption of nutrients, which means that you can consume more calories and still lose weight. However the parasite also competes for vitamins and other important nutrients, which may result in a nutritional deficiency.
According to some scientists, tapeworm infestation can result in a loss of one to two pounds per week. Once the target weight loss is reached, an antibiotic is given, which kills the tapeworm so it can be expelled.
Recommended Foods
None.
Sample Diet Plan
None.
Exercise Recommendations
None.
Costs and Expenses
It appears that the treatment is only available in Mexico at the time of this review and the approximate cost is $1500.
Pros of the Tapeworm Diet
- Weight loss is very likely.
- Some scientists believe that tapeworms can also help to alleviate allergies such as hay fever.
Cons of the Tapeworm Diet
- Extremely dangerous, can cause unpleasant side effects and in some cases can be lethal.
- Does not appear to be adequate protection for consumers in regard to regulation and safety analysis.
- Rebound weight gain is most likely once the tapeworm is expelled.
- Tapeworms can cause a swollen stomach which is not physically attractive and goes against the desired result.
- Not available in most countries.
- Treatment is expensive and will also need to include travel expenses.
Conclusions
It goes without saying that the Tapeworm Diet is extremely risky and can cause a wide rage of undesirable side effects including death. In addition to this, dieters will probably regain all the weight that is lost if they continue with the same eating habits after the tapeworm is expelled.
Dieters are advised to stick with proven weight loss methods such as consuming less calories and increasing physical activity, rather than risking their lives with a technique that is harmful and unlikely to yield positive long term results by trying the tapeworm diet.
When i ingested multiple tape worms it was not a lot of fun. I died. And i am typing this message from hell.
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This is ridiculous! Unfortunately I just found out I have a parasite, yes a tapeworm- I’ve been Ill for about 6-8 months- serious GI issues, bloating, gas, cramps, constipation, low energy- AND inability to lose weight despite intense work outs-I’ve gone to the doc so many times and even the GI specialist couldn’t figure out what was wrong-I finally had a colonic and this very horrible looking thing came out the following day- its not cool, it’s gross and not worth risking your life- the urgent care doc was concerned and said I need to see a specialist to see if the parasite didn’t travel to other parts of my body! I’m very scared- I did not do this by choice- I’m not overweight and otherwise healthy- so to all these desperate dieters this is not the answer- I believe I got this horrible demon worm from my previous work in costa rica and eating ceviche fom a market (bad idea!!!)-
I’m taking all these herbs to kill it and it is disgusting!
DO NOT DO IT! Your desired effects might not what you want- as in my case I didn’t lose weight- I got really sick instead and I didn’t choose it either! DIET AND EXERCISE!
Anyone who tries this insane method of losing wait is a complete imbecile. If you do die from eating the worm then that is just one less idiot in the world.
That’s actually pin worms Dave, not the same thing.
If you’ve ever had a cat with a tapeworm, you will also realize that it involves tiny little white worms crawling out of your ass all day.
Be sane. Get a gym membership, and if that won’t give you that “perfect” body, you were never made to have it.
` i’ve never had tapeworm , but i know people that has & they say it’s almost the worst thing that can happen to you ……
i think that if they use this type of diet that they do have many things wrong because you shouldnt use these to eat your insides because if you dont eat food fast enough then they will eat al your insides and you could end up dead. and looks shouldnt matter so no matter what you look like you shouldnt have to try and diet unless you are tolled by a doctor because of medical problems becausse by doing this it will cause way more medical problems then ever.
Please understand I believe in freedom and people should be allowed to pollute and risk destroying their bodies and lives if they so desire. And sure it may work for some people. But unless u want to keep resorting back to this, change your eating habits. If looking fit and healthy us really THIS important for u, it should be easy to better ur own life by eating the way ur body was designed to. And we already have parasitic organisms within our bodies that HELP us in many ways, but THIS is FAR from natural and really should not be an option for u. Luv urself enough to change ur life. And there is nothing wrong with being a little fat anyways.
It’s pathetic how people want results but never want to put in any real effort or hard work. It’s a RIGHT NOW, FAST AND EASY, HANDS FREE kinda world today. The world of instant gratification and convenience. No one is willing to work to reach their goal. Doesn’t anyone know that by simply changing what u eat, the way u eat, and how much and often u eat is almost all u need to loose weight. So even u lazy folk don’t really HAVE to exert physical energy to loose weight. And remember, although eating can be quite pleasurable, WE EAT TO SURVIVE, eating should not be the sport it has become today. Stop pounding down the foods the human body is not ment to digest, stop drinking ur liquid sugar beverages and u fat will literally drop from ur bottom pretty easily. It’s funny to see how so many ppl today wanna loose weight WITHOUT making any CHANGES in their lives. Maybe that’s why ur so fat and unhealthy in the first place!
Hi,
I’m an assistant producer with a UK based production company. We’re making a programme for the Discovery Channel and I’d be really interested in talking to anyone who has intentionally given themselves a tapeworm as a method of loosing weight. If you’d be interested in talking to me then email me at david@glasshead.co.uk and I’ll arrange a suitable time to give you a call.
Thanks
I have used a tapeworm in the past, in fact one I digested I named ‘Ralph’, Ralph lived fine in me for almost a year and a half, before I expelled him using laxatives and a pumpkin-seed tonic. Ralph helped me lose around 87 lbs. A lot of people said it was dangerous or I was nuts for ingesting a tapeworm, but to me carrying around almost 100 lbs of excessive weight was dangerous too. Thanks Ralph, you helped me lose what I could not….
And FYI, not everyone can lose weight by exercise! I’m sure the ones wanting to use tapeworms are overwieght by a lot! And not everyone is mobile so don’t call people morons for trying this! At least they are trying!!!
Did you know that tapeworms could very well help our human bodies out in the long run? Not just for the weight loss but for other untreatable problems. Our bodies and many generations before us indure new parasites that our immune system helps fight off. Without those parasites being introduced to our bodies, the fight with allergies and many other problems (with our bodies) could of killed us a long time ago simply because the bodie didn’t know what entered it.
People die everyday, and everyone will die. That’s a fact. This tapeworm will even die. Plus it’s even easier than most people say to kill it. One pill, it will start spazzing (you’ll fill it all through your lower torso), then it dies. The parasite exits your bodie just like everything else (you might have to pull for twenty minutes or so but eventually youll get the head of this long thing out of you).
But whose to say that this tapeworm might travel somewhere else in your body instead of where you want it. It has to grow from the egg inside of you. Meaning this tapeworm can end up somewhere like your brain or lungs (killing you).
Not everyone experiences problems during this diet. But it will be very uncomfortable to complete the last steps as described above.
If you think about it, how many options are out there for weight loss? Lots right? But how many of those are effective to every single person? Would you rather have your bodie opened up and messed with for thousands upon thousands of dollars that insurance companies usually don’t pay for? Guess what you can die from that too!
Or you could take up running, but you could get hit by a car! You could maybe even die during the show of 1000 ways to die (mentioned by someone above)!
How many people take pills right now for things you probably could avoid? Did you know those can kill you too!
Just cause this tapeworm has had issues before with death doesnt mean it will do the same to you! But if you want to keep eating fast food, your on your way to death anyways…
For those who want it, eat some raw meet. Don’t pay 1200 for a parasite…
One more thing, thousands of restaurants have accidentally given this egg to unknowing customers… Oops, you probably didn’t want to know that…
A thyroid problem is nothing when you have ringworm in you. You read Billy bobs comment he lost 75 lbs. Your the moron for not using this diet to fight agents your problem. A true fact is that fat people live shorter lives than an average person so maybe if you turned to this diet you would be able to see your toes.
I agree with all of you that seems to have more common sense than the idiots that have either tried this unsanitary thing are the ones that want to. If you ask me these people would do almost anything to loose weight that may or will result in a major health problem. I heard of having worms when I was younger, as a matter of fact I had them due to eating too much sweets, My mom used to tie garlic around my stomach for them to come out down below, and it would work…..All the worms did was cut my appetite for real healthy food and made me desire more unhealthy foods such as something sweet, and if I did not feed the worms what they were wanting my stomach would hurt until I ate anything sweet. Eventially I was cured. But please if you love yourself exercise the extra weight gain away like the doc say, and cut down on your food/sweets/soda intake. Trust me it works, and you will feel and look better. And most importantly you will be alot healthier.
Of course I’d never resort to a tapeworm for weight loss because it’s dangerous, but if I tried to run a mile RIGHT NOW I’d fall over dead QUICK.
One other thing that I think about this is that who ever thinks that this is good idea are complete idiots. A tapeworm is a parisite not a diet method! So my final opinion of this diet method is that it can kill you! But its your life, waste it if you want.
Who ever thought of using a tapeworm as a diet method must have been crazy. I mean who would be dumb enough to even try this? My opinion about the people that use this method are that they are complete idiots. You might think its a good idea but you probably haven’t seen what a tapeworm can do. Trust Me this is not a good idea I have seen waht can happen.
yes we are morons i lost damn near 75 lbs dont be jugging me boy!!!
to above not everybody is fat through lack of exercise or eating too much. I have a thyroid problem which caused a gain of 80lbs in a year, ive tried everything to lose weight. so instead of calling people morons look at the medical reasons to you moron! i hope you get thyroid disease and eat your words
why would you do this is not even safe you would have to be a big moronto do this
Are you people morons?? Do you not realize that a diet like this can potentially kill you. There is a much much safer solution to this. Its called EXERCISE! Take your pick. Would you rather have a parasite invade your body by your own hand and have it eat through your intestinal walls and get in your blood stream and infect yyout brain or would you take the extra step and lose weight the old fashioned way? This speaks out to every idiotic person who has tried this diet. Consider this as a future referance to all who reads this.