The Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation
Tradition and holistic medical customs suggest a number of potential advantages from ingesting the placenta. Each placenta is different and each person has different needs, therefore the benefits are likely to be different for each individual person. We have heard everything, from increased energy and milk supply to radiant skin and hair. The important thing to remember is that the placenta is not a highly-regulated drug—it is nutrition. Like most things you ingest, there are chemical compounds, minerals, vitamins, and even hormones that will have an effect on your body.
189 women over age 18 responded to a 21 question survey conducted in 2010 by the University of Las Vegas Anthropology Department. Of those surveyed, the most commonly reported benefits of placentophagy were–
- improved mood (40%),
- increased energy (26%),
- improved lactation (15%),
- alleviated bleeding (7%).
Of the most commonly reported negative effects–
- 69% reported no negative effects,
- unpleasant taste (7%),
- and headache (4%).
A link between decreased maternal exhaustion and high-quality sleep was found connected to mothers who ingested their placenta.(Selander)
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There is no guarantee you will have the same results, these are simply reported benefits by other moms who have chosen Placenta encapsulation:
- quicker healing and recovery after birth
- decrease in the incidence and severity of postpartum depression and “baby blues”
- Restoration of iron levels
- balanced hormones
- enhanced milk supply
- increase energy
- combat fatigue
- better sleep
- reduced postpartum bleeding
- faster uterine involution (involution refers to the uterus returning to its pre-pregnancy size)
and so much more...
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Placenta Capsules
Nutrients found in the placenta and how each one helps aid in recovery
Placenta encapsulation has so many wonderful benefits. Below is a list of Nutrients that can be found in your placenta. If you are unsure if this is the right choice for you please feel free to reach out.
Vitamin B12
Helps to treat some types of anemia. Helps your body to use fat and carbohydrates for energy and to make new protein.
Vitamin B6
Improves adrenal function which is what produced hormones. It helps to keep you calm and maintain a healthy nervous system, speeds up metabolism by acting as a coenzyme in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Also helps your body to produce antibodies, which antibodies help your immune system. WIN-WIN!
Vitamin E
Protects against toxins such as air pollution and helps damaged skin cells to recover.
iron
Iron is the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to transport it throughout your entire body. Without healthy red blood cells, your body can’t get enough oxygen and can lead to fatigue.
Cytokines
Small secreted proteins are released by cells in the body. They have a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells. They help in the making of new cells to heal and replace damaged cells and tissue.
Stem Cells
Help to repair the damage done to the body caused by childbirth. In turn, it will help you to heal and recover quicker.
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