Every so often, I will come across an item that gets my curiosity going. In this article, I hope to conclude whether or not this anti-parasite medicationby Renew Life is a legitimate product or something that should be avoided.
This is not a scientific paper, so what I present here is my interpreted understanding of the research that I have come across while looking into this. I have used searches on Google Scholar to investigate the ingredients, individually. I did not find any conclusive evidence regarding the use of these ingredients for gastrointestinal parasites. Most research I found was related to aquaculture or livestock use.
Ingredients Found in Renew Life’s ParaGONE kit for parasites
The kit includes capsules and a tincture to be used together for 15 days, allows for a break, then continue for another 5 days.
Capsules included in the ParaGONE kit
- Caprylic Acid
- Quick search of Google Scholar found no relevant studies regarding caprylic acid and anti-parasitic action in humans. There were a few articles giving inconclusive evidence of the efficacy against parasites in fish.
- Clove Bud
- A number of studies explored antiviral, anticarcinogenic, antibacterial, antifungal, etc., properties of this substance. Positive studies that show the promise of clove bud’s components being used as future pharmaceuticals. For the purpose of this literature search, I did not find anything conclusive that would support its use as an antiparasitic agent in humans. The exception was its topical use showing good promise against dermatologic parasites, such as dust mites. Some studies made claims of its purported far-reaching effects, but the studies were not of a high enough quality for me to trust nor use as a reference.
- Garlic Bulb
- Garlic is highly regarding for many of its properties. Antiviral, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antibacterial… The list goes on for this amazing and tasty root. Many studies were able to conclude its antiparasitic properties, particularly when in conjunction with onion juice. The majority of these studies were done on shellfish and other fish, however.
- Pippali Seed
- Some studies described an immune modulating effect with the use of this plant. These effects are particularly apparent when the plant is used alongside other plants that are included in this concoction. It does have some promise in assisting the body in removing gastrointestinal parasites.
- Quassia Wood
- Shows promise according to some remote and older studies.
- Thyme Leaf
- Shows promise according to some studies
- Wormwood Leaf (Artemisia absinthium)
- This ingredient in particular has antiparasitic effects. In fact, sparrows and other birds seek out this leaf to build into their nests for a better outcome for their offspring.
ParaGONE
The Tincture contains similar ingredients in a different preparation. The ingredients are as follows:
- Black Walnut Hulls
- Often used in conjunction with wormwood in livestock for its antiparasitic action.
- Clove Bud
- As above.
- Marshmallow Root
- Approved in Germany for mucosa and gastro-supportive properties. Most studies related to parasites are done in vitro or on fish.
- Orange Peel
- Some literature regarding its antiparasitic effects with regards to gastrointestinal infections.
- Wormwood Leaf & Stem
- As above.
Might not be the first thing that someone would recommend, but it is not completely without merit.
