We’ve already discussed why you should be aware of intestinal parasites, as well as how to kill intestinal worms. But, here is a video that takes a completely different approach. Jim McKerrow, the Director of the Sandler Center for Research on Parasitic Diseases, discusses why some parasites actually have medicial potential.

Now, I tend to believe that the vast majority of parasites are called parasites for a reason — they live off of your nutrients. But, as McKerrow discusses in the video, I can also see how some parasites may actually help you. However, these seem to be very extreme circumstances, so it’s always best to cleanse the parasites out of your body as soon as you can.

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