- Source type
- Clinical resource
- Access type
- Official
- Publisher
- NIDDK LiverTox
- Added
- 2026-07-01
Trust profile
VV Source Trust Matrix v1.0
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91
Government health research
- Publisher type
- Government research
- Bias profile
- Low
This source is strongest for safety and clinical outcomes and weaker for consumer context and regulatory status.
VV Source Fit Score 1.0
Fit by use case
Fit scores are role-specific. A source can be excellent for one claim lane and weak for another.
- Regulatory status
- 66/100
- Context Source
- Clinical outcomes
- 90/100
- Primary Anchor
- Mechanism
- 90/100
- Primary Anchor
- Safety
- 92/100
- Primary Anchor
- Consumer context
- 88/100
- Strong Support
- Trial discovery
- 89/100
- Strong Support
Best used for
- Research synthesis
- Public-health context
- Safety resources
Weak for
- Primary endpoint extraction when a study is available
Used in Viral Vitalism
Parasite Cleanses Are the Grossest Perfect Wellness Funnel
Roles: Supporting evidence
LiverTox: Herbal and Dietary Supplements
Roles: Supporting evidence
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Claims supported
Reviewed claim cards that cite this source in the evidence graph.
parasite cleanses: Natural parasite cleanse products are not automatically safe because
Natural parasite cleanse products are not automatically safe because herbal and dietary supplements can carry liver, drug-interaction, contamination, dosing, and delayed-care risks.
parasite cleanses: Herbal parasite cleanse protocols are not supported as broad
Herbal parasite cleanse protocols are not supported as broad deworming treatments for the general public and should not replace organism-specific antiparasitic care when infection is suspected.
parasite cleanses: Feeling worse during a parasite cleanse is not proof
Feeling worse during a parasite cleanse is not proof of parasite die-off because symptoms can reflect laxative effects, dehydration, electrolyte shifts, GI irritation, anxiety, or product adverse effects.
parasite cleanses: Parasite cleanse protocols are not established heavy-metal detox treatments
Parasite cleanse protocols are not established heavy-metal detox treatments and should not be marketed as a substitute for validated toxicology evaluation or medically supervised treatment.
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- Trust score
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- Publisher
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- Access
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