Can You Use Hookworms To Treat Celiac Disease
It’s not quite what you’re thinking, though. Yes, the research may be showing some promise (although it remains extremely experimental and unproven), but it’s pretty unlikely your physician will ultimately prescribe a vial of hookworm larvae to treat your condition. Instead, the researchers hope to learn exactly what it is about the admittedly yucky-sounding hookworm that may trigger positive changes in your small intestine, and then turn that knowledge into a non-yucky drug....