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Human liver has enzymes to metabolize alcohol for energy, which implicitly makes this claim questionable. If we have it, why not be putting it to work?
by thriftwy 4y ago
Human liver has enzymes to metabolize alcohol for energy, which implicitly makes this claim questionable. If we have it, why not be putting it to work?
- Armisael16 4y agoThe human body also has ways to heal broken bones - are you arguing that it’s a waste to not use those as well? We’ve developed means to more effectively handle certain common poisons. That doesn’t mean they aren’t dangerous.
- thriftwy 4y agoBones need load to grow properly, and they will use the same mechanisms to grow strong. Poisons are neutralized but are not energy source (nutrient). Turns out, alcohol is.
- Ekaros 4y agoBody also can naturally remove the commonly occurring heavy metals. But that doesn't mean we should consume them just because such mechanisms exist.