Tag: Digestive risks

While the instinct to chew bones is strong in many animals, a 2021 study documented a case of months-long intentional bone ingestion in a human mimicking inflammatory bowel disease, highlighting the severe risks. So, what does chewing on bones do for humans, and why is it so dangerous?

While popular for pets, a surprisingly high number of emergency room visits are linked to ingested bone fragments. This raises a critical question: is chewing bones good for humans, or does it pose serious health risks to our different physiology?

While some cultures historically consumed animal bones, experts agree that direct human consumption and chewing on bones carries serious health risks, particularly from splintering. This practice is dangerous due to our anatomy and digestive capabilities, which are ill-equipped to handle hard bone fragments.