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The Tapeworm and Maria Callas' Diet: A Mystery Revealed
Inmaculada ZarzoJ. Francisco Merino-torresMaría TrelisJose Sorianosubject
Parasitologia mèdicaGeneral Earth and Planetary SciencesGeneral Environmental ScienceDieta d'aprimamentdescription
Maria Callas’ diet, also known as the tapeworm diet, is a non-food-based hazardous treatment. This study aims to justify whether Maria Callas used this treatment for weight loss. To investigate this, we searched in the ‘white’, ‘grey’, and ‘black’ literature. The historical facts about the use of tapeworm pills seem to be inconsistent and include fake news. In the case of Maria Callas, it has been confirmed by her biography and personal communications that she was diagnosed with a beef tapeworm due to eating uncooked meat. This discredits the hypothesis that she consumed tapeworm pills.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-21 |