Placenta Encapsulation: Myth vs Fact | The Nurturing Root

A GBS+ status is not a contraindication for placenta encapsulation. It is imperative, however, that the person hired to encapsulate is experienced and trained in food safety protocols and blood-borne pathogens. When the placenta is processed correctly and using food safe temperatures, any bacteria present, GBS included, would be destroyed, making the risk of consuming dried placenta no different than consuming beef jerky.

Read more about GBS and placenta encapsulation here.

A GBS+ status is not a contraindication for placenta encapsulation. It is imperative, however, that the person hired to encapsulate is experienced and trained in food safety protocols and blood-borne pathogens. When the placenta is processed correctly and using food safe temperatures, any bacteria present, GBS included, would be destroyed, making the risk of consuming dried placenta no different than consuming beef jerky.

Read more about GBS and placenta encapsulation here.

The placenta, which supplies the developing fetus with oxygen via the umbilical cord, does not act as a filter, retaining toxins and waste. The placenta carries waste to the mother’s blood supply, which is then disposed of by her kidneys and lungs. In a recent study, 17 hormones and 25% of daily iron were found in encapsulated placenta. No harmful amounts of heavy metals were present in the encapsulated placenta that was tested.

Gryder, L. K., Young, S. M., Zava, D., et al. (2017). Effects of human maternal placentophagy on maternal postpartum iron status: A randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled pilot study. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health 62:68-79

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