Patient's question:
Auntie has always been quite frail. I don't know who she heard from saying that eating placenta can enhance one's constitution. Recently, my sister gave birth to a baby, and she asked her sister for the baby's placenta to eat. I was wondering if placenta can be eaten by family members?Doctor's answer:
The placenta has a nourishing effect on some patients with weaker constitutions and the elderly. It has the functions of nourishing yin and yang, and strengthening the body. Nowadays, there are several reasons why women take placenta and placenta preparations for beauty. Many male stamina and kidney health products also contain placenta ingredients. However, the human body emphasizes the balance of yin and yang. If a healthy person takes it improperly, not only will there be a nourishing effect, but it may also cause an imbalance of yin and yang in the body.