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Does taking grapefruit seed extract really work against parasites?

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Unknown: Grapefruit seed extract has been used for ascaris and oxyuris, but there are no studies to indicate whether it works or not.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/4/2012

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