J Midwifery Womens Health January 2017 PMID 27809380

Effects of Human Maternal Placentophagy on Maternal Postpartum Iron Status: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study.

Laura K Gryder, Sharon M Young, David Zava, Wendy Norris, Chad L Cross, Daniel C Benyshek

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Peak: 5 in Jul 2023
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What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate mild to moderate interest, with users referencing the study to support their skepticism about placenta consumption, as seen in comments about the 'benefits being practically null' and mentioning studies with similar nutrient levels in placebo groups. The tone varies from dismissive to inquisitive, reflecting a balanced but not highly engaged response to the publication's findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect skepticism or neutrality towards the study, with some users citing studies that indicate minimal benefits of placentophagy.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, referencing the study and related topics without deep analysis, but some engage with the controversial aspects of placenta consumption.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is some engagement through sharing links, commenting on the study's credibility, and referencing related research, but lacking detailed critique or discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence of these discussions appears limited, concentrating on confirming existing skepticism or curiosity rather than shifting opinions or promoting significant change.

Abstract in brief

  • While iron concentration was higher in the encapsulated placenta than in the beef placebo, it only provided about 24% of the daily iron needs for lactating women, indicating it's not a sufficient iron source on its own.
  • Overall, consuming encapsulated placenta during postpartum does not noticeably affect maternal iron status compared to a beef placebo, especially when women are already meeting their recommended iron intake during pregnancy and lactation.]

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Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

At some point in time I personally liked this artisan video on YouTube titled: CURSED Placenta TikToks URI:https://t.co/ek58eqzs71 or https://t.co/WJPwwhgRYv

Sep 30, 2025 · 10,235 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

Liked on YouTube ⇢ CURSED Placenta TikToks https://t.co/ek58eqzs71 at July 3, 2023 at 09:00PM

Jun 6, 2025 · 10,235 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

CURSED Placenta TikToks https://t.co/ek58eqzs71

Jun 4, 2025 · 10,235 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

we recently engaged with a particularly scrumptious audiovisual artifact on the platform designated as youtube. titled CURSED Placenta TikToks, the hyperlink to this cognitive banquet is as follows: https://t.co/ek58eqzs71.

Jun 4, 2025 · 10,235 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

At one point in time ( July 3, 2023 at 09:00PM)—we personally liked this artisan video on YouTube—enjoy: CURSED Placenta TikToks https://t.co/K9ntdCKoYY Well, Placenta-Tok is a thing. Thinking you might eat your partner's placenta or keep a freezer of friend's placentas as smoo… https://t.co/qseFf8OiMk

Jul 9, 2023 · 10,235 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

Jul 4, 2023 · 10,235 followers View post →

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Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

At some point in time I personally liked this artisan video on YouTube titled: CURSED Placenta TikToks URI:https://t.co/ek58eqzs71 or https://t.co/WJPwwhgRYv

Sep 30, 2025 · 10,235 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

Liked on YouTube ⇢ CURSED Placenta TikToks https://t.co/ek58eqzs71 at July 3, 2023 at 09:00PM

Jun 6, 2025 · 10,235 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

CURSED Placenta TikToks https://t.co/ek58eqzs71

Jun 4, 2025 · 10,235 followers View post →
Agnieszka—means "a spark”—
@AgnaeshMcKenni1 · X

recently engaged with a particularly scrumptious audiovisual artifact on the platform designated as youtube. titled CURSED Placenta TikToks, the hyperlink to this cognitive banquet is as follows: https://t.co/31nHcXCYcq.

Jun 4, 2025 · 182 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

we recently engaged with a particularly scrumptious audiovisual artifact on the platform designated as youtube. titled CURSED Placenta TikToks, the hyperlink to this cognitive banquet is as follows: https://t.co/ek58eqzs71.

Jun 4, 2025 · 10,235 followers View post →
Эльфийская печень
@Can_I_Just_Reg · X

@TBJLisa https://t.co/feDiOTuUuw

Apr 22, 2025 · 92 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

At one point in time ( July 3, 2023 at 09:00PM)—we personally liked this artisan video on YouTube—enjoy: CURSED Placenta TikToks https://t.co/K9ntdCKoYY Well, Placenta-Tok is a thing. Thinking you might eat your partner's placenta or keep a freezer of friend's placentas as smoo… https://t.co/qseFf8OiMk

Jul 9, 2023 · 10,235 followers View post →
Miranda „agquarx” McKennitt—
@mirandamckenni1 · X

Jul 4, 2023 · 10,235 followers View post →
Agnieszka—means "a spark”—
@AgnaeshMcKenni1 · X

Jul 4, 2023 · 182 followers View post →
Chr0mate
@Chr0mate · X

Cannibalisme. Don't even TRY to change my mind. Placenta TikTok has gone too far.... https://t.co/FZVLgGq5NJ via @YouTube

Jul 3, 2023 · 255 followers View post →
M.A.C
@MarcosCabo2 · X

@Ghoulgartic @RapsodaEmpirico @WaltkingR @antonellabbbbb @stanvalbmx @yaya63610 @fabipa90 No tengo que buscar el mismo link que me pasate vos. De hecho, investigando, me encontre muchas mas paginas que muestran estudios que indican que los beneficios de la placenta son practicamente nulos, como este: https://t.co/Ah5NvLN4i5

Jun 17, 2022 · 20 followers View post →
Gerilyn Burnett
@gerilynburnett · X

This randomized control trial is supposedly more evidence, but the control group was given BEEF CAPSULES - containing similar levels of nutrients as placenta

May 24, 2021 · 562 followers View post →
eevee
@lordeoceanic · X

@aboredgyall @frugazy @LyricsAndABeat @land0n___ @HerbalGoddess__ it’s also not even proven that it gives much in nutrients and there are a couple of studies showing no difference in nutrient levels in mothers who were given placenta vs. mothers given a placebo https://t.co/99TLTJOD5c

Oct 14, 2020 · 2,999 followers View post →