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Honest question.

So I’ve seen in movies/cartoons and stuff, that astronauts get their nutrients from pills. . . But is it really possible for a human to consume nothing but pills? Like, is there someplace where one can purchase a daily dose of vitamins and nutrients in the form of pills and take those at certain times of the day instead of a whole meal?

Answer

No, your stomachs digestive system is not designed to exist solely on supplements…..your body needs the living enzymes, naturally occurring sugars, and calories of real food to function properly…..add to that the fact that the industry is not well regulated, and there could be issues with dosage and ingredients not listed on the label….my doctor always told me to eat a balanced diet and take a one-a-day vitamin supplement…..

Answer

There are things like complete meal replacement powders which were popularised a few years ago. Also something called the ‘elemental diet’ which people use as an elimination diet for certain ailments. Short answer is yes.