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MucophagyMucophagy (literally snot-eating, also referred to colloquially as picking one's nose and eating it) is the consumption of the nasal mucus, boogers, and other detritus obtained from nose-picking. It is a common but highly taboo activity and is almost universally regarded with disgust by others, even by those who participate in this activity themselves. Some research suggests that mucophagy may be a natural and even healthy activity, which exposes the digestive system to bacteria accumulated in the mucus, thereby helping to strengthen the immune system. Mucophagy is one of a family of behaviors known collectively as pica. See also External links
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