What happens if I eat my snot? The science behind mucophagy
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The human body produces approximately one to two quarts of mucus every day, and much of it is naturally swallowed without any negative effects. This raises a common question: what happens if I eat my snot, either accidentally or intentionally? While often a harmless event in isolation, this behavior, medically known as mucophagy, has some surprising biological and health implications.
