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The gross reason Claire Foy can no longer drink coffee

The Crown's actress Claire Foy breaks down in tears as she discovers ancestor's tragic fate
  • Claire Foy, the actress famous for playing Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, disclosed she endured a parasitic infection for five years.
  • She believes she contracted the parasites during a trip to Morocco, which led to unexplained weight loss.
  • Foy opted to manage the condition through dietary changes, including giving up caffeine, rather than taking strong antibiotics.
  • The NHS website details that parasitic worm infections can cause symptoms such as unexplained weight loss and can be acquired both domestically and abroad.
  • Additionally, Foy revealed she avoids gluten and sugar due to an autoimmune condition, aiming to prevent inflammation.
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