Would there by any benefits to eating your own poop? Since it's already been fully processed by our own bodies, how could there be any dangers? Might it even be GOOD for us? A big difference between urine and poop is that urine is sterile while poop is, well, you know, smelly and full of bacteria.
That said, those are the same bacteria that live in your gut and play many healthy roles in your body, so coprophagy [ Ed. In fact, a recent article published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine showed that fecal transplants, where poop from one individual is infused into another individual's intestines, have performed better than regular antibiotics in treating certain bacterial infections that cause severe diarrhea.
Thank you for this interesting inquiry. Drinking your own urine and eating your own poop is perfectly safe. Urine is sterile, poop is not, but they are your own bugs. There are no positive effects of eating your own poop that I know of. Hope this helps.
Interesting question. Powell said the idea is not all that different from eating plants that have been fertilized with manure or other excrement, because the nutrients in the poop become part of the plants. However, Powell said there is the potential for cross contamination in the laboratory where the poop meat is made.
That's why it's a good thing the meat will eventually be cooked. This story was provided by MyHealthNewsDaily. Rachael has been with Live Science since She also holds a B. Hepatitis A is a liver disease that can transmit to a person if they ingest contaminated feces.
Some people have no symptoms, while others may feel sick for several weeks. In rare cases , hepatitis A can cause liver failure and death — particularly in older people and those with other liver conditions. Someone with norovirus or rotavirus can also infect someone else through their feces. These illnesses can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and fever.
Feces from animals can contain bacteria that can cause infections in humans. People should be careful to wash their hands after coming into contact with animals, their bedding and litter trays, and soil in the garden.
The sections below will discuss the potential results of coming into contact with certain types of animal feces. Dog feces can contain Campylobacter bacteria. This infection is the most common cause of people being ill with diarrhea in the U. It is usually acquired through contaminated raw poultry. Most people recover from a Campylobacter infection within a week, although their stools may still be infectious to other people for some weeks after. Dog feces can also infect a person with Escherichia coli , Salmonellosis , and Yersiniosis , as well as a number of different parasites, according to the Canadian Public Health Association.
Cat feces can carry toxoplasmosis. Coming into contact with the feces in a litter tray or the soil outside can cause infections. Healthy people do not usually experience any symptoms, but the infection can be very serious in pregnant women. Toxoplasmosis can also cause serious eye conditions and affect people who have weakened immune systems. Salmonella can live in the digestive tract of many animals, including:. The infection can spread to humans through their feces, contaminated bedding, or fur.
However, people can avoid infection by making sure that they wash their hands after coming into contact with animals. Salmonella can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Infants, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems may develop more severe symptoms. Raccoon feces can carry a parasite called Baylisascaris procyonis.
Other animals, such as dogs and skunks, may also carry it. Infection is rare in humans, but some cases can be serious. The infection can affect the brain, spinal cord, eyes, and other organs. Signs and symptoms may take a week or so to develop and can include:.
The Illinois Poison Center say that if a child eats a small amount of feces and has no symptoms, it is minimally toxic. However, they advise people to call their local poison center immediately on if the child:.
These symptoms can be either mild or severe. If the child has a fever or persistent vomiting or diarrhea, a person should call their doctor immediately. If the child has swallowed less than a mouthful of feces and is not experiencing any symptoms, a person can give them a few sips of water and observe for the symptoms listed above.
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