Should Humans Eat Placenta?
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Have you heard of placentophagy? The controversial practice of consuming one’s placenta after childbirth? Join us as we discuss its role in traditional medicine, purported health benefits and what the science really says.
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1. Should Humans Eat Placenta? (00:00:00)
2. Episode Introduction & Question (00:01:06)
3. Biological Context (00:05:40)
4. Benefits in Animals? (00:07:10)
5. Historical Placentophagy (00:09:02)
6. Modern Placentophagy (00:12:05)
7. Nutrients (00:15:28)
8. Benefits in Humans? (00:17:09)
9. Risks (00:18:29)
10. Bottom Line (00:19:35)
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