Just wondering what are the benefits of placentophagy. The utter thought of eating my own placenta makes me cringe. Has anyone tried encapsulating it?

In other asian countries, like Singapore. They encapsulate their placentas and take it as supplement. They say it increases breast milk. This article might help: https://ph.theasianparent.com/recipe_for_placenta/

Here's a link you may be interested in: http://www.afterbirthanywhere.com/benefits-of-placentophagy.html