Tag: smell of earth
If you like the smell of earth you may need more iron
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38222205/ Background: Iron deficiency is a critical global health issue. One of the intriguing manifestations linked to iron deficiency is the presence of pica. The physiological relationship between the senses of smell and taste suggests that pica may be accompanied by an inclination towards the smell of earth (geosmin). The smell of geosmin is distinct and…