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A medical journalist says he put on 9.5kg after ingesting tapeworms, dispelling a belief the parasites cause weight loss.

"The parasites were for many years thought to be a weight-loss aid to past generations, with Victorian women swallowing their eggs to get thinner," Press Association reported.

TV presenter Michael Mosley, who had the tapeworms in his gut for six weeks, attributes the weight gain to his need to increase his food intake.

"I was keeping a food diary to see if my food preferences changed," he said.

"I think I probably ate a bit more chocolate...

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