TIL that eating dirt was common in the U.S. South until the 80s. People ate a handful a day, often seasoned with vinegar and salt.

Wudi@feddit.uk · 4 days ago

TIL that eating dirt was common in the U.S. South until the 80s. People ate a handful a day, often seasoned with vinegar and salt.

zarkanian@sh.itjust.works · 2 days ago

You probably have enough B12 stored in your body to last for years.

Estimates suggest that a healthy adult’s body holds between 2 and 5 milligrams of vitamin B12, with approximately 50% of this total amount residing within the liver. This substantial reserve is why it can take anywhere from three to five years for a deficiency to manifest after an individual stops consuming B12-rich foods.

Large numbers look impressive, though, and since it’s water-soluble, you’re just going to pee out the excess.