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Adverse effects of worm eating?
This may seem a little random. I am doing a film where I may have to eat a worm. I wanted to check in advance to see if any of you could give me helpful information, such as if eating worms is a really bad idea... if there's any chance of sickness or poisoning or anything like that, I would like to know. Any info or links would be appreciated. Thanks.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It really does depend on what kind of worm you're eating. If it's something parasitic (like hook worms), that would be suicidal. Earthworms would be a safe bet but then again you can't always be too sure (see 2nd link). Best to check the origins of that worm if you're going to attempt it.
- 1 decade ago
worms that enter the body along with "dirt" spur the development of a healthy immune system. Several continuing studies suggest that worms may help to redirect an immune system that has gone awry and resulted in autoimmune disorders, allergies and asthma.
...so go ahead and fry some up!
- HootLv 61 decade ago
Worms live in soil. Tetanus bacilli leave in soil. As do some stages of parasites. Soil is comprised of organic materials which includes animal and human waste products of varying types.
Think about that.
