Eating chalk, a practice known as pica, can potentially lead to anemia, primarily if it results in the consumption of non-nutritive substances that displace nutrient-dense foods. Chalk itself does not contain iron or other essential nutrients that support red blood cell production. Additionally, excessive chalk consumption can lead to gastrointestinal issues, which could impair nutrient absorption. If someone is experiencing cravings for non-food items like chalk, it's important to consult a healthcare professional.
Yes but it would have to be a very large amount
There are many different antituberculosis drugs available. A lot of them do cause anaemia as a side effect, although some of them do not. Depending on how each drug works, the type of anaemia it causes varies. Some antituberculosis drugs that cause anaemia as a side effect are: * Cycloserine - megaloblastic anaemia * Isoniazid - haemolytic anaemia or aplastic anaemia * Pyrazinamide - sideroblastic anaemia * Rifampicin - haemolytic anaemia
No, chalk is not known to cause cancer.
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Eating chalk is not a safe or effective way to lose weight. In fact, it can be harmful to your health. Chalk is a type of rock that is not meant to be consumed, and it does not provide any nutritional value. Instead of helping you lose weight, eating chalk could cause digestive problems, lead to malnutrition, and potentially cause serious health problems. It is important to maintain a healthy diet and get regular exercise if you want to lose weight in a safe and healthy way.π½πππ π://πππ.πΉπΎππΎππππππ€π¦.πΈππ/πππΉπΎπ/π€πͺπ₯π©π§π§/π»πππ·ππππΆππ€π₯/
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Yes it's dangerous and stupid and you should never do it Eating of chalk can be dangerous. Consider this; The the chemicals used in manufacturing of chalk is not edible. Any thing considered non-edible may be dangerous so why not eat food instead of chalk.
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Kidney stones are caused by too much calcium. The kidneys cannot get rid of it, so it builds up. Eating chalk could contribute, but probably not be the main reason for the stones. Some people are prone to getting stones.
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