Food for thought

http://www.vliz.be/imisdocs/publications/​32880.pdf



While this may not exist in humans, this study is interesting about the species of Heterobothrium okamotoi, a helminth affecting the tiger puffer.

We may be able to learn a little about treatment with Caprylic Acid

""""""""In the therapeutic groups, the survival of group treated with caprylic acid was highest
among the experimental groups

Caprylic acid, cinnamon oil and peppermint oil had an effect against larvae of H.
okamotoi by in vitro trials. The parasites contracted quickly and the degree of contraction
was strong compared with the trials for the anthelmintic drugs, possibly due to the
higher dose of the natural agents.

In conclusion, our results show that caprylic acid has an anthelmintic efficacy against
monogenean H. okamotoi infections in the tiger puffer.
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This may be of interest to some who are trying to find cures or different treatments.