Geophagia: Benefits and potential toxicity to human-A review

• Main Authors: Julius Nsawir Bonglaisin (Author), Noella Bajia Kunsoan (Author), Patrice Bonny (Author), Chelea Matchawe (Author), Bridget Ndakoh Tata (Author), Gerard Nkeunen (Author), Carl Moses Mbofung (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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Geophagy is the habit of consuming clay soil such as chalk or kaolin. Though it is globally practiced, the safety of those involved is yet to be fully established. It is thought to be highly prevalent in pregnant women because of its antinausea or therapeutic effects. This practice is also thought t...