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Dr Karl Podcast

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The Science of Hydration and Human Evolution

This chapter discusses the effects of excessive water intake on the body, explaining how it can lead to overhydration and dilute sodium levels. It delves into self-domestication in humans, exploring its impact on identity crises and cultural behaviors, while drawing parallels with the domestication of species like silver foxes. The chapter wraps up by addressing the absorption of foreign DNA in the body and the concept of microchimerism, highlighting the safety of consuming DNA from food.

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