Key ingredients and how they work
If the mouse failed to escape at the end of exploration time, it was guided to the target hole with a clear beaker and was given 3 min to escape
Pathological implications
Pica can result in a variety of adverse effects, such as elevated liver tests (in the case of consuming baking powder), hyperkalaemia, gastrointestinal disturbances (e.g., obstruction, perforation), contamination (e.g., lead or parasites), food displacement, excessive weight gain or hyperglycaemia (0.5 cup corn starch contains 14,240 kcals), metabolic alkalosis (one box of baking soda per day) and dental complications
They may also deplete glutathione over time