Placentophagy

Ingesting the placenta is called placentophagy and though it's widely accepted around the world here in the United States it's gotten great skepticism. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Placenta Helper" was nixed before it saw the light of day, but has lived on in the lore of placentophagy. ❋ AlterNet Ari LeVaux (2010)

While some argue placentophagy is basically an act of cannibalism, many vegans think it's okay to eat one's own placenta, or a friend's placenta, because no animal suffered for the meat. ❋ AlterNet Ari LeVaux (2010)

The practice of placentophagy, or placenta eating, has been around about as long as placentas have. ❋ AlterNet Ari LeVaux (2010)

The thought of eating a human placenta may not immediately appeal to some readers, but the practice of placentophagy has been around about as long as placentas have. ❋ Ari LeVaux (2010)

Other investigators are looking at possible immunological benefits of placentophagy. ❋ Ari LeVaux (2010)

While some argue placentophagy is basically an act of cannibalism, many vegans think it's okay to eat one's own placenta, or a friend's placenta, because no animal died for the meat. ❋ Ari LeVaux (2010)

If there are indeed health benefits to placentophagy it makes sense to spread them out over time, a la placenta pills. ❋ Ari LeVaux (2010)