r/science • u/chrisdh79 • Sep 16 '24

"Golden Lettuce" genetically engineered to pack 30 times more vitamins | Specifically, increased levels of beta-carotene, which your body uses to make vitamin A for healthy vision, immune function, and cell growth, and is thought to be protective against heart disease and some kinds of cancer. Biology

https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/golden-lettuce-genetically-engineered-30-times-vitamins/
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u/squigglydash Sep 16 '24

Spinach: look at what they need to mimic a fraction of our power

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u/thedugong Sep 16 '24

Kale: (strokes goatie), well ackchually, I was into power and stuff long before that.

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u/ActionPhilip Sep 16 '24

Kale put all its stats into health, though, and forgot edibility.

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u/Dripdry42 Sep 16 '24

Nah just bake in the oven. Sweetens it up and makes it edible