Michael Sheridan
Here's one ancient Chinese secret that could kill you.
Hong Kong health officials said that Web sites in Chinese are offering a weight-loss formula that contains potentially fatal parasites.
The remedies contain the eggs of the Ascaris worm – giant, intestinal roundworms which live in the human body, grow up to 15 inches long and lay up to 200,000 eggs.
At the very least, this can make a dieter sick and depressed. But, in some cases, this worm-egg dieting hoax can be fatal.
"Parasite infestation may also be fatal if serious complications, such as intestinal, biliary tract or pancreatic duct obstruction, arise," a spokesman told the Telegraph, adding that the worms can also invade other organs, such as the lungs.
"The infestation can be treated with medication that kills the parasite," he added. "The worms may require surgical removal if there are obstructions."
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