Thoughts On Dieting For Mite/Parasite Problems

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It is a frequent subject on this discussion group…regarding diet for control of a mite infestation. Some feel that cutting down on sugar seems to help somewhat. If this really does help, it is probably based on the lowered immune system due to excessive sugar.

It should be remembered that insulin helps the average healthy person regulate the blood glucose level. All carbs, protein, and even fats are converted to glucose for use by the body for energy. Our brain is the organ that requires the most glucose. Just cutting down on carbs/sugar will not necessarily lower the blood glucose levels for the reasons just mentioned. Our body is very good at making sure that glucose levels stay fairly steady. It should also be remembered that birds and other mammals do not ingest refined sugar and yet they are still plagued by mites, so just not eating sugar will not get rid of mites.

What is important to consider though, is that excessive sugar in the diet does deplete the B vitamins, and these are needed for a healthy immune system. So anyone choosing to alter their diet should also consider some type of natural B vitamins and even zinc supplements to help boost the immune system, as mites are opportunistic predators that thrive on mammals with a lowered immune system.

Some of us have spent lots of money on ionic silver or copper water, colon cleanses, low carb and radical diets, etc., and still have to deal with bird mites. No one has ever relayed that they were successful in eradicating the mites just because they changed their diet, although some have said it can help. Maybe this info will help others to not spend so much of their money on things that probably won't matter in the long, when dealing with a bird mite infestation.

Tim