01/12/2026
If your gut feels off, your stool looks different, or you’re dealing with brain fog or fatigue, it’s common to start wondering what’s going on beneath the surface. With so much information online, parasites often come up as a possible explanation - and it’s easy to start thinking about a parasite cleanse as the next step.
Many of these cleanses involve short-term supplements and dietary changes. Some include natural laxatives, which may temporarily change stool patterns or symptoms without actually clarifying what’s happening in the gut.
Rather than starting with a cleanse, a more informative first step is often advanced stool testing. Testing gives us clarity. When something is present, it allows for a targeted, evidence-based treatment plan. And when it’s not, it helps us look beyond parasites to other root causes that may be contributing to fatigue, brain fog, or digestive changes.
Data is a powerful too and getting to the root cause of symptoms is the most important step. A cleanse isn’t always the answer.
