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soil smell good eat soil what happened

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According to the research, the most probable explanation for human geophagy -- the eating of earth -- is that it protects the stomach against toxins, parasites, and pathogens.The first written account of human geophagy comes from Hippocrates more than 2,000 years ago, says Sera Young, a researcher at Cornell University and the study's lead author. Since then, the eating of earth has been reported on every inhabited continent and in almost every country.Despite its ubiquity, scientists up to now have been unable to definitively explain why people crave earth. Several hypotheses had been considered plausible. Some researchers think geophagy is simply a consequence of food shortage. In other words, people eat dirt to ease the pangs of hunger, even though it doesn't provide any nutritional value. Others have suggested that nutrition is exactly why dirt is consumed; perhaps people crave dirt because it provides nutrients they lack, such as iron, zinc, or calcium.2k Views · View UpvotersRelated QuestionsMore Answers BelowWhy do people eat soil?Why is black soil called regur soil?Why do kids eat soil?What is treated soil?Why is red soil found near black soil, and why not other types of soil?Ask New QuestionRob Menes, I am an agricultural engineer with extensive work in resource policy, environmental systems analysis, and w...Answered Jun 8, 2016 · Author has 2k answers and 1.6m answer viewsI am not aware of any soil that is marketed as “edible,” although there are some people who suggest that there may be some benefits to eating soil. On the other hand, the dangers of eating soil include ingesting the harmful bacteria and parasites that live in the soil. In addition, contaminants that adhere to soil particles (including pesticides and heavy metals) may be present.Here is an interesting article on eating soil:Eating Dirt: It Might Be Good for Youbut here is another one that describes some of the hazards:The hazards and benefits of eating dirt1.4k Views · View UpvotersChandni Patel, works at VolansysAnswered Dec 30, 2016Craving for eating soil/clay observed mostly in women. In Gujarat(India) edible clay widely available at vendors who sale groceries. This edible clay is nothing but purified clay baked with woods. One can eat it and no harmful symptoms observed.image source : Google856 Views · View UpvotersRam Karuturi, Owns and manages Karuturi at Karuturi Global Limited (1994-present)Answered Jun 13, 2016 · Author has 109 answers and 38.4k answer views

You eat soil because of calcium deficiency led craving. You would also eat chalk easily. Children in the 2–4 years age group do eat soil quite often. Check ur calcium deficiency and try diary products like milk and yogurt to supplement calcium.

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