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Heidi Klum said she is starting a worm and parasite cleanse with her husband
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The model said she’ll do the cleanse, using herbal supplements, for a few months
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Experts say there is no credible evidence to support that parasite cleanses work
Heidi Klum is hoping to get rid of worms and parasites in her body.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, published August 4, the supermodel and Project Runway host opened up about her lifestyle habits. While the 52-year-old said she doesn’t follow any diets, she revealed she’s starting a worm and parasite cleanse with husband Tom Kaulitz.
“I’m going to deworm and de-parasite for the first time,” she told the outlet. “Everything I’m getting on my Instagram feed at the moment is about worms and parasites. So I’m doing a worm cleanse and parasite cleanse with my husband. I heard that you’re supposed to do this once a year, and I’ve never done it. So I feel like I’m really behind. I don’t know what the heck is going to come out.”
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Heidi Klum at the 2025 American Music Awards
Klum didn’t clarify whether she had any evidence of worms or parasites, but claimed that everyone has them.
“If you are someone who eats raw things every now and then, like, for example, sushi. There are pills [to get rid of them],” she explained. “They have all of these herbs. There’s a lot of clove in there. The parasite hates clove. They also hate the seeds from a papaya. We have all this metal inside of us, and it’s also very important that you use this de-metaling stuff.”
“I’m starting this now, and you have to do this for months,” she added. “It’s like a whole thing.”
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Parasitic infections are real and can cause serious health problems. However, they can only be diagnosed by a doctor following proper testing.
There is currently no medical evidence to support that herbal supplements or other ingredients work in getting rid of a parasitic infection. Additionally, cleanses and detoxes in general are often associated with a variety of health risks.
Experts also stress that not all gastrointestinal issues are related to parasites.
“I really hope these cleanses don’t become popular,” registered dietitian Beth Czerwony told the Cleveland Clinic. “There’s just no credible evidence to show that they work, and they can bring big health risks.”
“Sometimes, a parasitic infection will clear up on its own,” Czerwony said, “but most people need prescription medication treatment. If you have a legitimate parasitic infection, trying to treat yourself holistically with herbs and spices is just not a good idea.”
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