Debunking the 80% Gut Parasite Claim

🎯 Reality Check: Unfounded 🗑️

📝 Why: There’s no scientific evidence that 80% of people have parasites in their gut—especially in developed countries like the UK and USA. In reality, “Parasitic infections are rare in people who live in developed countries” (NHS UK). According to the US CDC, “most Americans do not have intestinal worms.” Rates are much higher only in places with poor sanitation. Medical experts agree: Most people don’t have parasites unless they’ve traveled somewhere high-risk or are immunocompromised.

🔗 Source: NHS (UK), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US), “Intestinal parasites,” NHS; CDC: “Parasites – General Information”; BMJ Best Practice: “Intestinal helminth infection”