Allotriophagy

Allotrophy is an abnormal feeding behavior in which a person or animal eats everything that is not intended for its diet. It is associated with eating disorders and can be caused by various factors, such as psychological problems, genetic predispositions, age-related changes and others.

Allotrophy is common in the wild and is becoming increasingly noticeable in modern urban environments. Many people and animals on the planet are faced with the presence of “bad” food, such as toxic and radioactive waste, petroleum residues and other potentially hazardous products. This can lead to serious health problems and even death if the behavior persists.

How does allotrophy manifest itself? Depending on the specific case, it may look different. For example, people can consume unnatural products such as soil, metals, glass, stones and more. Animals can sometimes also have similar behavior, eating plants for example