Medicine beneath your feet: a biocultural examination of the risks and benefits of geophagy

Clays and Clay Minerals • Vol/Iss. 0(0) • ? • • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Young, Sera L., Miller, Joshua D.

Abstract

Researchers examine the body of literature on the practice of geophagy(the consumption of earth), shining a light on the harms, benefits, and proposed reasoning behind the practice cross-sectionally. In addition to this review of the literature, gaps in the literature and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Note

The cross-cultural frequency of geophagy by climate type is examined.

Hypotheses (1)

HypothesisSupported
Geophagy is more common in tropical environments.UNKNOWN
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