In many culteres it is considered a bad gesture, impolite thing to do, especially in public and for many people around the world is even regarded as odious act.
We are talking about Nose – picking. This gesture has also become an object of a recent studies that are being studied in Europe.
According to the newest research, although it is considered an odious gesture, it seems that Nose – picking brings many great benefits for our health.
A professor of biochemistry at the University of Saskatchewan says that swallowing them helps us with strengthening of our immune system.
Although it looks quite odious, he is convinced that this mucus helps protect the teeth, by killing bacteria. But, the effect is done if they are swallowed.
Meanwhile, Professor Friedrich Bischinger, a lung specialist, says there should be no shame in collecting mucus from our noses, because it can be a great way to boost our immune system.
