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What are the health benefits and problems associated with eating dirt?

  • I have read and heard things about people eating dirt, even living off of eating dirt and clay and other earthy substances. Anyone have any info?

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    Fink it's medical name is PICA. I ate dirt when I was pregnant. My Doc said I was low on all my essential minerals, vitamins & salts. My body asked 4 them in the only way it knew how & gave me an irresistible urge 2 eat the dirt of the potatoes I'd B peeling 4 Tea! & don't think it did me any harm. No more than eating meat which I gave up shortly after, 12 years ago 2 the day. I wouldn't advise any1 eat it Dirt out choice.

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i know that when i was pregnant they told me that some woman eat clay... but i have never known anyone to admit to it...good luck with your question

angelia

A lot of protien is a benefit. Spit and the mere fact that is dirt is a large problem.

Sunshine

unless you know exactly what is in the dirt you would be crazy to eat it. there could be lead, toxins or deadly bacteria in it....better off sticking to mineral supplements if that is what your body needs.

rooster2381

don't know much about others' experiences, but I'll relate this. When my husband (now 51) was around 2 years old, he "ate dirt" and became very ill. There were micro-organisms in the dirt that got in his bloodstream and nearly killed him. Thank God for a good doctor who made the right diagnosis and was able to help him. Also for the Lord's touch in healing him.

blueskies

Personally i think none. But a friend of mine eat 1 tea spoon every winter to improve his immune system, he all ways claimed he never got ill or had any flu.

andy m

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