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Can humans digest their own blood? providing that the person is healthy and the amount they'll be consuming is under a pint.

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Dr. Patrick Mckenna answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Yes: A human can digest blood. Please avoid direct contact with blood from other people. Use universal precautions when there is risk of coming in contact with blood from other people.

Answered 9/11/2015

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