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The Biological Consequences Of Kaolin Geophagia

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  • Alexander, Deloris
  • Richardson, Desire
  • Odom, Lakisha
  • Cromwell, Kara
  • Grant, DeJuana
  • Myers, Micoya
  • Cadet, Eddy
  • Mahama, Hamid
  • Rangari, Vijaya
  • Pace, Ralphenia
  • Ankumah, Ramble
  • Kpomblekou-A, Kokoasse
  • Fluker, Curtis

Abstract

Kaolin geophagia is associated with the relief of gastrointestinal distress, but it may also cause adverse health effects on the body. This study was designed to: assess kaolin composition; test if 129SvEv mice would consume kaolin and determine the consequences of consumption; and assess rotational stress modulation of consumption. Thirteen kaolin samples were purchased from Alabama and Georgia stores. Chemical and physical properties were characterized for each sample using a Munsell chart, pH meter, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Visible Near-InfraRed Spectra, and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry. Kaolin was then given to mice as food supplements and consumption was determined by weight/volume consumed and recorded in 12 hour intervals. Soil physical/chemical, mouse hematological, blood chemical and kaolin consumption data suggested that kaolin contained various elements, and geophagia was not exacerbated by rotational stress.

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  • Alexander, Deloris & Richardson, Desire & Odom, Lakisha & Cromwell, Kara & Grant, DeJuana & Myers, Micoya & Cadet, Eddy & Mahama, Hamid & Rangari, Vijaya & Pace, Ralphenia & Ankumah, Ramble & Kpomblek, 2014. "The Biological Consequences Of Kaolin Geophagia," Professional Agricultural Workers Journal (PAWJ), Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, vol. 2(2), pages 1-16.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:pawjal:236769
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.236769
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