Parasites & Your Microbiome 🦠 How Paras/tes Secretly Control Your Gut Microbiome Most people think paras/tes just “steal nutrients”  or “cause digestive upset.”  But the truth is far more complex: paras/tes can actively manipulate your gut microbiome  to create a protective environment that helps them thrive. 🔬 The Science Behind It Certain paras/tes secrete compounds that suppress beneficial bacteria  and promote opportunistic pathogens  — such as specific harmful bacteria