Mostly I am terrified by AI, but there are also promising applications. Ever seen ‘Not Milk’ in the grocery store? Its maker NotCo is based in Chile and uses AI software called Guiseppe to model the biochemistry of animal muscle/ secretions, identify similar compounds in plants, and develop new recipes for meat/ dairy alternatives. A task for our generation of clinicians is helping patients navigate food tech. Generally I advise that a high-fidelity plant-based burger lacks cholesterol, hormones, antibiotics, growth factors, trimethylamine, nitrites, etc. and is thus preferable to its beef burger counterpart. BUT, it is still a processed food and should be eaten sporadically. For now, the evidence for disease prevention and reversal still centers on whole (ie, unprocessed) plant foods.
To read more about Guiseppe:
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