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A lot of nutrients (e.g., caffeine, vitamin D3, the fiber in raw carrots) are the closest thing we have to a "free lunch" because the evolutionary pressures th
by pdog 6y ago
A lot of nutrients (e.g., caffeine, vitamin D3, the fiber in raw carrots) are the closest thing we have to a "free lunch" because the evolutionary pressures that limited access to these nutrients are gone.
Our brains used to compete for scarce calories and nutrition, but now we can vastly increase these things with little to no downside.
There is no scientific distinction between food, drugs, and nutrients. They're all molecules. All that matters is the dosage.
- briefcomment 6y ago"the fiber in raw carrots" I see you're familiar with Ray's other work :)
- SRTP 6y agoEnlighten me please?
- briefcomment 6y agoRay thinks the fiber and antibacterial qualities of raw carrots are helpful in maintaining good intestinal health. This link has various quotes from Ray over the years on this topic. https://www.functionalps.com/blog/2012/09/28/ray-peat-phd-on-the-benefits-of-the-raw-carrot/ https://www.functionalps.com/blog/2012/09/28/ray-peat-phd-on...
- mastermojo 6y agoDoes the fiber in a cooked carrot become digestible?
- briefcomment 6y agoAccording to Ray and his research, yes. Eating cooked carrots will promote unwanted bacterial growth in the intestine, and can increase the absorption of beta carotene, which in increased amounts can suppress metabolism.
- acituan 6y ago> There is no scientific distinction between food, drugs, and nutrients. They're all molecules. All that matters is the dosage. A few micrograms of LSD and a cheeseburger is not different only for their dosage. One stores solar energy in its molecules in a form we can harvest. Other crosses blood-brain barrier in a way that alters its functioning drastically. Their structural-functional organizations are drastically different, hence the different categories. Your CPU is also just a bunch of molecules probably as much as your PCs power button, but one packs a very different nature of consequentiality in that small "dosage" of matter than the other.
- ineedasername 6y agoBut I grind up my old computers, pulverize them into powder, fill empty gel caps with it, and take 1000mg of it every day. It standardizes my daily dose of computer usage. Don't try this with Apple products though: LSD has nothing on them.
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- lalos 6y agoThe one that stores solar energy crosses stomach barrier in a way that alters it’s functioning drastically by giving it energy. Who knows if LSD equivalents found in plants helped proto-humans (from cells to any mammal) develop key aspects of the brain and therefore we are still receptive to them. Just because it’s used as a recreational drug today doesn’t mean that “it’s altering it’s functioning drastically” that’s just today’s society’s opinion on it or just because today we’re just simply abusing it by using large quantities of LSD (just like over eating and going obese, you’re drastically changing the body).
- GuB-42 6y agoLSD works more like a toxin than a nutrient. I don't mean that LSD is deadly, it is actually a pretty safe drug in that regard, but the way it works is similar to how toxins work. The way it works is that to some neurons, it looks a lot like serotonin, a neurotransmitter produced by our own body. In technical terms, it is a 5-HT2A agonist. But unlike serotonin, it doesn't want to get out, causing the affected neuron to fire constantly. Not so different from carbon monoxide, which takes the place of oxygen in red blood cells and doesn't want to let go. Even if the effects are completely different, they are both caused a molecule that mimic what our body normally uses, but not only it doesn't behave normally, but it is also much more durable. Causing a large effect with a small dose. And in fact, LSD is derived from ergot fungi, which are toxic and have causes many deaths in the past.
- ajani 6y agoThere is no scientific distinction between what is scientific and what is not. Ref: Kuhn, popper.
- beardyw 6y agoIs that a actual quote? If so it would be great if you could clarify where it is from.
- mensetmanusman 6y agoEspecially if you are allowed to change the meaning of words :)
- samus 6y agoA key distinction between drugs and the other two is that the body easily develops an increasing tolerance and dependence on the former, unless strict moderation is applied. Yes, this also applies to sugar.