Full Moon Parasite Challenge Pack

What is the parasite activity during the full moon?  Parasites exhibit biological rhythms (1). Researchers continue to study how the biological rhythms of parasites are regulated and exhibited. Disrupting parasite rhythms can be helpful for eradicating parasites (2). The full moon is associated with higher parasite activity. Your body’s circadian rhythm responds to the moon’s cycle. Parasites are more active and reproductive, coinciding with your circadian rhythm. During the full moon, we produce less melatonin and more serotonin. Melatonin is the neurotransmitter that helps you sleep and helps to control your immune system. With lower levels of melatonin, your immune system does not fend off parasites as well (3). Serotonin, your “feel good” neurotransmitter, increases during the full moon. Like humans, parasites have receptors for serotonin (4). Parasites use serotonin to help them move. With access to more of your serotonin, they have more movement. The combination of less melatoni