What is the only edible element?
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Every food and drink we consume is composed of chemical elements, yet the idea of eating a single pure element is a different matter. The question, 'What is the only edible element?' is fundamentally flawed, as multiple elements, particularly carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, are ingested daily in various chemical compounds. While some elements are indeed safe in their pure state, the concept of a single 'edible' one is a myth.
