Why do people pick there nose and eat it?

Question

That's so fricken gross...why do they do it though?

Answer 1

I do it out of a desire to keep my nostrils free of obstructions. They are eaten out of convenience rather than enjoyment.

Answer 2

First off. It's gross.

Now the explanation.

Mucophagy (literally mucus-eating, also referred as picking one's nose and eating it) is the consumption of the nasal mucus, boogers, and other detritus obtained from nose-picking.

Modern scientific research suggests that mucophagy seems to be a natural and even healthy activity, which exposes the digestive system to bacteria accumulated in the mucus, thereby helping to strengthen the overall immune system.

The body even naturally encourages the formation of a dense, salty coating to the boogers to make them more palatable. There is no other known reason for the high salt content in the mucus in the nose.

Answer 3

Heard it boosts the immune system, so down w/ antibiotics and up our noses!! Guess it's the only way to naturally beat the Super Bug(ger)!

Answer 4

So they can be reporters / trolls. It takes a strong stomach to screw over innocent people.

Answer 5

EWWWWW What? Thats groooosss!!
I seen monkeys do that in the zoo ... maybe they are the ones who are descendants .. haha

Answer 6

I suppose they are hungry...although its quite gross and I would lose my appetite if I saw someone doing that....its sicK!

Answer 7

They missed lunch?
It is pretty gross though.

Answer 8

have you ever tried it? how do you know it does not taste like chicken?

everything else does!


yes, it is disgusting, i just want to slap those people.

Answer 9

I think they (in some sick way) find it amusing and somewhat intriguing. Ick.

Answer 10

Who else will?

As they say, "You can pick your friends...and you can pick your nose...but your friends will NOT eat your boogers."