| Record | OBS-0599 |
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| Category | Health/Vaccines |
| Status | DEBUNKED |
| Summary | Somatids are microscopic particles claimed by some fringe theorists to be the fundamental units of life that can change form and cause disease. This theory is a modern extension of Béchamp's pleomorphism and is promoted by some alternative health practitioners. Proponents claim that somatids are present in all living things and can become pathogenic when the body's terrain is imbalanced. |
| Origin | The concept of somatids was introduced by Gaston Naessens in the mid-20th century, building on Béchamp's microzymas. |
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| Evidence / consensus | Somatids have not been recognized by mainstream science. There is no credible evidence for their existence or role in disease. The claims are based on unverified observations and have been dismissed by the scientific community. |
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