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Re:Artificial photosynthesis can produce food without sunshine by oifjsidjf on Saturday July 02, 2022 @09:39AM (#31958884)
The problem with starch is that it's empty energy for a human.

Zero micronutrients, only carbs.

Humans need micronutrients, fats and some protein to live.

Carbs are optional.

Since starch is pure carbs this means that a diet high in artificial starch will just fatten you up while making you nutrient deficient.

It's only use if for extreme hunger prevention.

But humans raised on that kind of a diet will be deficient.

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Re:Artificial photosynthesis can produce food without sunshine by onlyrealcuzzo on Saturday July 02, 2022 @02:12PM (#31961095)
You can almost get all the micro nutrients you need for the day from a tablespoon of dried watercress.

If micronutrients are ever a problem, we are really screwed on macronutrients.

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Re:Artificial photosynthesis can produce food without sunshine by hgomersall on Saturday July 02, 2022 @03:31PM (#31961646)
This sort of thinking has led to people consuming Huel as their sole food source. To be clear, we're a long way from understanding all the interactions of various foodstuffs and their nutrients on our health and wellbeing. That's even before we consider the mental health benefits that a varied diet brings.
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