Parasite cleanse: 2 rounds recommended
Sal recommended doing two rounds of a parasite cleanse separated by 15 days to catch both the parasites and any eggs that hatch between rounds.
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Parasite Infections Are More Common Than People Think and Organifi's Cleanse
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Sal brings the conversation back to health with a CDC figure he finds startling and probably too conservative: over 60 million Americans are currently infected with parasites [1] — Sal Di Stefano "The CDC says 60 million Americans are currently infected with parasites — and Sal thinks that's a low estimate. Symptoms like bloating, SIB…" 42:43 . The hosts discuss how modern society assumes parasites are a third-world issue, but common transmission routes include raw vegetables, sushi, sexual contact, children in daycares, and household pets. Justin notes toxoplasmosis — a cat-transmitted parasite — is linked to high-risk and impulsive behavior in humans, and describes the mind-bending way the parasite manipulates mice into approaching cats. The Organifi natural parasite cleanse (two bottles: one for the parasite, one to heal the gut) gets a full endorsement from Sal with a protocol recommendation: two rounds, 15 days apart, to catch both parasites and hatched eggs. The segment closes with Sal praising the Delta Sleep Inducing Peptide (DSIP) from MP Hormones, which increases delta brain waves during sleep for deeper rest without grogginess — though Adam notes timing is critical: take it right before lying down or the window is missed.
60 Million Americans Have Parasites — And They Don't Know It
The CDC says 60 million Americans are currently infected with parasites — and Sal thinks that's a low estimate. Symptoms like bloating, SIBO, constipation, skin issues, and anxiety are common red flags. He recommends doing a natural parasite cleanse once or twice a year, in two rounds spaced 15 days apart.
60M+ Americans infected with parasites
The CDC estimates over 60 million people in the US are infected with parasites, yet most are unaware — and Sal believes the true number is even higher.
Toxoplasmosis: parasite alters risk behavior
Justin described how the toxoplasmosis parasite, transmitted from cats, has been linked to impulsive and high-risk behavior in infected humans.
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