Overview

• The couple told the Wall Street Journal they have launched a multi-month regimen to rid their bodies of worms and parasites
• Their cleanse relies on herbal supplements rich in clove, papaya seeds and metal-chelating agents
• Klum said she felt behind after learning annual parasite cleanses are common and that this is her first detox
• Dr. David Purow of Huntington Hospital warned there is no clear proof cleanses work and high doses of some herbs can cause liver or neurological damage
• Guidance from the Mayo Clinic and Healthline stresses that parasitic infections require clinical testing and prescription treatments rather than DIY cleanses