Parasite cleanses have become the latest viral wellness trend. These cleanses—usually herbal supplements or restrictive diets—promise to flush out hidden parasites and restore health. However, experts say they're not necessary.

Parasite infections are rare in the United States, and many of these cleansing products are not backed by science or regulated for safety. You could end up harming your gut, wasting money, or missing the chance to get real medical care.

1. It Can Disrupt Your Gut Microbiome

If you don’t actually have a parasite, a cleanse could still impact your health by wiping out beneficial bacteria.

“The risks include things such as disrupting normal healthy microbiome flora and killing off species in the bowel that you need for healthy immune function ,” said Shylah Sc

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