Why people are eating mini clay pots on TikTok
Viral videos show users filling miniature clay pots with lime juice, dusting them in Tajín and eating them whole like a crunchy, earthy snack.
Eating clay has a number of reported benefits, including digestive health, but it's a controversial practice. Here's what it was like to try it for 3 days.
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Geophagia (/ ˌdʒiːəˈfeɪdʒ (i) ə /), also known as geophagy (/ dʒiˈɒfədʒi /), [1] is the intentional [2] practice of consuming earth or soil-like substances such as clay , chalk, or termite mounds. It is a behavioural adaptation that occurs in many animals and has been documented in more than 100 primate species. [3] Geophagy in primates is primarily used for protection from ...
Eating dirt may occur as a part of pica or due to factors such as pregnancy and cultural customs. Learn the benefits, risks, and how to manage cravings.
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