Tag: placentophagia
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There’s No Iron Advantage to Eating Placenta—So Let’s Move On
Get Pregnant Fast For years, a trend has emerged among new mothers: consuming their placentas post-birth, a practice formally known as placentophagia. Advocates tout benefits such as reducing postpartum depression, boosting milk supply, and providing essential nutrients. However, a recent study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) reveals that women gain no iron…