Are you also shocked after watching the new viral trend on TikTok, “Eating dirt for health benefits”? Here is all the detailed information about this.
A new strange trend on TikTok is going viral in the US. Many beauty influencers are eating dirt for health benefits, and this trend is called “crunchers.” These influencers claim that eating a small amount of organic soil can help with gut health, skin problems, and even weight loss. This trend has gained so much attention worldwide, and everyone wants to know the real facts behind it.
The influencer Stephanie Adler started this trend, which later went viral. She shared the benefits of eating organic soil. In her tiktok video, she stated that “One tablespoon of organic biodynamic soil has more microorganisms than humans on Earth.”
From where do you get this clay?
Then, this trend kept growing. Now, you can easily get edible clay and soil products on famous websites like Amazon and Esty. This organic soil comes in different forms, such as powder, clay, and chunks. The cost of this product is between Rs. 2,994 and Rs.7300. Many sellers claim that eating this clay helps with things like Anti-aging, Better skin, and balancing oil on your skin. This product has become the best-selling product these days.
Is their is any health benefit of eating dirt?
A study in 2019 found that organic soil is important for shaping gut bacteria, which helps humans strengthen their immune systems. Some researchers suggest that organic soil has some health benefits.
Eating dirt is known as geography and has been historically used for some medical purposes. Some more research claims that eating dirt may help with weight loss. Also, experts at the University of Helsinki say staying around natural soil helps improve skin health.
Some researchers are working on this to find out the exact use of this dirt and also to determine its disadvantages. Some researchers said, “Following everything from social media trends may cause some bad health issues later.
