Helminthic therapy

Helminthic therapy is the deliberate introduction of parasitic worm larva into the human digestive tract in order to treat disease.

Theory
Humans and their primate ancestors have hosted helminths for many millions of years, during which time we and our worms have coevolved to the point at which we now need some of them in order to maintain optimum immune function. 

There are many helminths that can cause disease but, in the early years of the twenty-first century, four safe, mutualistic helminth species were domesticated and have been made available commercially for use as a therapy.


 * A brief history of helminthic therapy


 * Introduction to helminthic therapy

Evidence
There is no evidence to support the use of helminthic therapy for ME/CFS.

Risks & safety
Helminths risk bringing harm to their host.

Costs & availability

 * Biome Restoration

Learn more

 * Wikipedia - Helminthic therapy
 * Guardian - Why a diet of worms could be good for you
 * Helminth therapy for CFS? (CFS Remission)
 * YouTube - Microbiome Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders