Kids will eat anything, just to see if they can.
If an adult is going around eating slate pencils, I would recommend seeing a doctor. It might be some sort of nervous condition, or indicate a mineral deficiency.
Some people like to eat chalk because they think it taste good.
Yes, some people do eat chalk, especially if they have calcium deficiencies. If you are craving chalk, you might have pica disorder, a calcium deficiency, or other issues, so please see a doctor immediately.
why the heck would you wat to eat chalk.
Well, our chalk has mostly turned to candy now; but it is because chalk is very basic, which counteracts the high acidity associated with heartburn.
Yes, people can eat basic magnesium carbonate gym chalk. It would be a good idea to be near a toilet when you do. Magnesium carbonate works as a laxative and antacid. While it is not advisable to eat chalk, in this case it can be done, it just should not be done because it can have impurities and harmful substances.
Eating chalk is a form of pica, a disorder where people crave and eat non-food items. Some individuals may eat chalk due to nutritional deficiencies, such as a lack of calcium, iron, or zinc. It can also be a sign of underlying psychological issues or sensory processing disorders.
I have never heard of water snails eating chalk, i just go to the pet store and get some algae wafers
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It might be that they have an addictive eating disorder. *** Known as pica.
Eating a piece of chalk can lead to gastrointestinal irritation and blockages. The chalk may also contain harmful chemicals or additives that are not meant for consumption. It is not safe to eat chalk and should be avoided.