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5. Weight Loss

As the body fights a parasitic infection, the extra calories needed for this process, in addition to the nutrients the parasites are stealing, can lead to weight loss, which may be severe and rapid. Not only is the body forced to run on a calorie deficit, but it also fails to receive sufficient vitamins and minerals from food. Changes in appetite, in combination with weight loss and other symptoms, could indicate a parasite.

Parasitic Infections: 10 Symptoms You Can't Ignore
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