In a discussion regarding the recent trend of extreme chewing and blenderizing food to enhance nutrient absorption, Model Gut's senior scientist Richard Faulks expressed skepticism. He argued that while saliva contains enzymes crucial for starch breakdown, the pancreas also produces these enzymes, meaning that any issues caused by inadequate chewing are likely compensated for in the small intestine. Faulks emphasized that the human digestive system is already highly efficient in extracting...