Is a Human Brain Nutritious? The Deadly Reality of Prion Disease
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4 min read
The human brain, weighing around 3 pounds, consists of about 60% fat, with the rest being protein, water, and carbohydrates. Although rich in certain nutrients, the critical question, "is the human brain nutritious?", is completely overshadowed by severe, life-threatening health risks, particularly from infectious misfolded proteins.
