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Is there any nutritional value in the placenta?

4 min read
While the placenta functions as a vital organ for delivering nutrients and oxygen to a fetus during pregnancy, scientific studies have found no proven health benefits for mothers consuming it postpartum. The question, 'Is there any nutritional value in the placenta?' is best answered by separating anecdotal claims from evidence-based research on the topic.