If you’ve ever felt like sugar has a hold on you—and no matter how disciplined you try to be, the cravings always come back—I need you to hear this.
It might not be about willpower.
It might not even be about you.
In many of the clients I work with, chronic sugar cravings are one of the most consistent signs of parasitic overgrowth.
And before you think “that could never be me,” let me explain why this is far more common than you realize—and why it changes everything about how you approach those relentless cravings.
Why Parasites Are Obsessed With Sugar
Here’s what most people don’t understand: parasites literally feed on glucose.
Sugar provides rapid, easily accessible energy that parasites can use immediately for reproduction and survival. Unlike complex carbohydrates, which require more metabolic work to break down, simple sugars give parasites instant fuel.
Think of it this way: you might be eating that chocolate or reaching for that afternoon cookie—but you’re not the only one benefiting from it.
And parasites aren’t just passive consumers sitting in your gut waiting for whatever you happen to eat. They actively compete with your body for nutrients.
This is why people with parasitic overgrowth (even low-grade patterns) often feel tired, sleep-deprived, and mentally foggy—like they’re dragging through the day no matter how much they rest.
You’re not imagining it. You’re literally being drained.
Like A Puppet On A String
Here’s where this gets really disturbing—and fascinating.
Parasites produce their own neurotransmitters and hormones that influence your brain chemistry.
Research shows they can alter dopamine and serotonin levels, creating intense cravings for specific foods. When they need glucose, they release compounds that light up your brain’s reward pathways, making you feel like you desperately need something sweet.
Read that again.
The craving you’re experiencing? It might not be originating from you at all.
It’s biological manipulation. You’re not lacking discipline—you’re dealing with organisms that have hijacked your biochemistry to serve their own needs.
The Vicious Cycle That Keeps You Trapped
And here’s what makes this worse: the more sugar you eat, the more inviting your body becomes for parasites to multiply.
So you give in to the craving. You eat the sugar. The parasites thrive. They reproduce. They need more fuel. They manipulate your brain chemistry again. You crave more sugar.
The cycle continues.
And all the while, you’re beating yourself up for lacking willpower—when the reality is, you’re fighting against biochemical sabotage.
Fresh, Locally Grown, Farm-to-Table Parasites
“But I don’t travel internationally,” you might be thinking. “I eat clean. How would I even get parasites?”
You don’t need to travel abroad to encounter parasites.
They’re right here—in grocery stores, sushi bars, dog parks, and even your salad bowl.
Let me share some statistics that might shock you:
One study found that 90% of wild-caught fish contain parasites.
Another showed that 63.4% of fresh produce in the U.S. carried at least one parasite, with leafy greens topping the list at 76.9%.
The CDC estimates that millions of Americans unknowingly carry parasites.
I’m not saying this to make you afraid of eating fresh food. I’m saying this because parasites are already in your environment—and potentially in your body—influencing how you feel, eat, and function.
The organic kale salad you had for lunch? Could be harboring parasites.
The sushi you enjoyed last weekend? Likely source.
Your dog who you let lick your face? Possible transmission route.
Walking barefoot in your backyard? Another entry point.
We’ve been conditioned to think parasites are a “third world problem.” They’re not. They’re a right-here, right-now problem that most conventional doctors aren’t even looking for.
The Worst Roommate Ever
Clients often tell me, “I eat clean… but I still crave sugar all the time. It’s like my body has a mind of its own.”
When I tell them something else may be pulling the strings, they usually don’t believe me at first.
I get it. It sounds far-fetched. Almost science fiction-like.
But once we run the right functional labs and start addressing the parasitic load, something interesting happens: those previously uncontrollable sugar cravings start to fade on their own.
Not because they developed superhuman willpower overnight. But because we removed the organisms that were creating the cravings in the first place.
It’s Not Just Parasites
Now, I want to be clear about something: while parasites are a major player in chronic sugar cravings, they’re not the only ones.
Other root cause clues I commonly see contributing to intense sugar cravings include:
Candida overgrowth – This opportunistic yeast feeds on sugar and creates powerful cravings to keep itself fed
Bacterial imbalances – Dysbiosis in your gut microbiome can influence your food preferences and cravings
Adrenal dysfunction – When your cortisol rhythm is disrupted, your body craves quick energy from sugar to compensate
Blood sugar dysregulation – Insulin resistance and reactive hypoglycemia create a blood sugar rollercoaster that keeps you reaching for sweets
Nutrient deficiencies – Low magnesium, chromium, or B vitamins can trigger sugar cravings as your body searches for what it needs
The only way to know what’s driving YOUR cravings specifically? Work with someone who can assess these deeper layers.
Conventional labs won’t catch this. They’re not designed to.
But functional lab testing and comprehensive analysis can reveal the root cause clues that have been driving your symptoms all along.
The Signs That Parasites Might Be Your Problem
Beyond the sugar cravings, here are other patterns I commonly see in clients with parasitic overgrowth:
- Grinding your teeth at night (bruxism)
- Unexplained digestive issues—bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements
- Skin issues like rashes, itching, or unexplained hives
- Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
- Joint and muscle aches
- Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
- Anxiety or mood swings
- Disturbed sleep or insomnia
- Iron deficiency anemia that doesn’t respond to supplementation
- Never feeling satisfied after meals
If you’re nodding your head reading this list, parasitic overgrowth could be a hidden root cause clue worth investigating.
What Conventional Medicine Misses
Here’s the problem with how mainstream medicine approaches this: they don’t routinely test for parasites unless you have severe, obvious symptoms.
And when they do test, they use stool tests that have a 70% false negative rate. That means seven out of ten times, parasites are missed entirely.
You could have parasites wreaking havoc on your system, creating sugar cravings, draining your energy, and contributing to countless other symptoms—and your doctor would tell you “everything looks normal.”
This is exactly why I use comprehensive functional lab testing with my clients. We’re looking at markers that reveal patterns of parasitic overgrowth, assessing toxic load, and evaluating drainage pathways—not just running a basic stool test and calling it a day.
Breaking Free From the Cycle
Once we identify that parasites are contributing to your sugar cravings, addressing them requires a strategic approach.
You can’t just take a random anti-parasitic supplement from Amazon and hope for the best.
Remember what I always say: drainage before detox.
If your elimination pathways aren’t open—if your lymphatic system is sluggish, your liver is overburdened, or your gut isn’t moving properly—trying to address parasites will just make you feel worse.
We need to:
- Open drainage pathways so your body can actually eliminate what we’re mobilizing
- Address the parasitic load with bioindividualized protocols based on your specific patterns
- Rebuild the terrain so your body becomes inhospitable to future parasitic overgrowth
- Support blood sugar balance and gut health to prevent the cycle from starting again
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all protocol. It’s a comprehensive, strategic approach that addresses YOUR root cause clues—not just a generic “parasite cleanse.”
The Relief That Comes When Cravings Finally Fade
I’ll never forget when one of my clients—let’s call her Sarah—came back for her follow-up after we’d been addressing her parasitic load for about six weeks.
“The weirdest thing happened,” she said. “I walked past the bakery yesterday—you know, the one I used to stop at every single day—and I just… didn’t care. I didn’t even want anything. It was like someone flipped a switch.”
That’s what it feels like when you address the actual root cause instead of constantly fighting against your own biology.
The cravings don’t require white-knuckling anymore. They just… fade.
Your energy improves. Your brain fog lifts. You start feeling like yourself again.
And you realize: it was never about willpower. It was about identifying and addressing what was actually happening in your body.
Stop Blaming Your Sweet Tooth
If this resonates—if sugar cravings have been holding you hostage and nothing you’ve tried has worked long-term—it might be time to stop blaming your sweet tooth and start listening to what your body’s trying to tell you.
Those cravings are root cause clues. They’re your body’s way of signaling that something deeper needs attention.
I work with clients every day who thought they just “had no self-control around sugar”—only to discover they were dealing with parasitic overgrowth, candida, or other imbalances that were creating the cravings biochemically.
Once we address the root cause clues, the cravings resolve on their own. No willpower required.
Ready to Uncover What’s Really Going On?
If you’re tired of fighting sugar cravings and ready to understand what’s actually driving them, I’d love to help.
My Client Advocate team offers Free 40-Minute Breakthrough Sessions where we can talk one-on-one about what’s going on in your body and figure out what might be fueling your symptoms.
This isn’t a sales call. It’s a real conversation where we:
- Review your health history and current symptoms
- Identify potential root cause clues that might be contributing
- Discuss what comprehensive testing could reveal
- Explore whether working together makes sense for your healing journey
There’s no pressure. No obligation. Our mission is simply to uncover the underlying contributors to your symptoms, so you can break free from the cycle and regain your sense of self.
Book Your Free Breakthrough Session
You deserve to understand what’s happening in your body. You deserve answers that go deeper than “just eat less sugar” or “you need more willpower.”
Let’s link arms and figure out your next best step together—because when we know different, we can do different!