Eating a snot is good for you

- Peer your nose and then swallow the contents. It's not the most stylish thing you can do, but it may be good for your health. This is evidenced by a new study claiming that we should properly promote the eating of our own snot. Children in particular would benefit from it.

The study shows that the mucous glue contains substances that can counteract certain bacteria that cause gaps in the mouth. Researchers are now investigating how they can make this slime themselves and whether it can be processed into chewing gum or toothpaste.

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The investigation also shows that the mucus may also infect infections. Further investigation is required to prove this.

The Australian lung specialist, Friedrich Bischinger, also believes that snotting food is a good way to strengthen your body's immune system. 'Medical, it's very logical and it's a natural thing to do,' he says to The Independent.

The specialist advocates the end of the social stigma around the nose in your nose. He believes parents should encourage their children to do that.