Dr. Diego Bohórquez
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Valsal.
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And what I learned is that when the mosquitoes are not reproducing, they can leave off ATP, which is the energy molecule, right?
But they cannot lay eggs.
They need the protein in order to be able to lay eggs.
Otherwise, the mosquitoes cannot lay the egg, you know.
And in fact, there is evidence on that.
And Professor Stephen Simpson in Australia, in the Nutrition Research Institute at Sydney University, he is a main proponent of this protein leverage hypothesis.
And in fact, protein is the most satiating macronutrient.
So that has been proven.
established.
And that's why normally we have focused on sugars and fats, but we have neglected a little bit on the protein because it's not as pleasurable as the sugars or fats.
But what is fascinating is that it is the most satiating nutrient.
And as you know, it's like the most limiting and also like even commercially is the most expensive right now.
But I promised you that this was a fun...
A fun topic, right?
We couldn't stop at just layer number one.
Layer number two is that in agriculture, we have this instinct to plant plants that complement each other.
Like, for instance, a classic, especially among native communities, is called the Three Marys.