Abreu Rodrigues (2022) addresses the issue of excessive food consumption in relation to the needs of the organism. The author points out that despite the abundance of foods and their essential nutrients, excessive consumption can be harmful to health. The human organism, through the evolutionary process, has learned to store nutrients for later use in periods of scarcity, but chronic overconsumption can overwhelm the body and compromise longevity.
The paper discusses the relationship between nutrients and DNA, suggesting that overconsumption can lead to a “ancestral memory” in DNA, perpetuating the need for storage even in times of abundance. This dependence on nutrients, previously advantageous in times of scarcity, can become harmful in a context of overeating.
The author concludes by emphasizing the importance of consuming food in a balanced way, respecting the needs of the body and avoiding excess. Excessive supplementation is also addressed, warning of its potential negative health effects.
Refereencias
ABREU RODRIGUES, Fabiano. Nutrition in vain. Ciencia Latina Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal, v. 6, no. 1, pp. 3333-3344, 2022.
