If you suck blood from a wound, is that blood also digested?

Asker: Kate, 11 years old

Answer

Dear Kat,

That blood is indeed simply digested.

You can compare it with eating a black pudding (black tripe). So it can’t hurt to suck your own blood.

kind regards,

If you suck blood from a wound, is that blood also digested?

Answered by

Dr Jasper Verguts

Gynecology Obstetrics

Catholic University of Leuven
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/

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