But micros do have a role at the mitochondria level with regards to the ATP production, so there’s that. Lacking nutrients is a sure way to go hypothyroid. Take a look at the TRT/HRT sub most people don’t have a TSH below 1. This screams poor nutrition
I’m not vouching for calorie reduction tho. Maybe when I’m older and not into building muscles and strength anymore
Oh you mean when I’m dead
Generally, it’s hard to get most micros without also getting calories and calories from foods that don’t have micronutrients doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as empty calories
Well I have a problem more with the fact that the term “empty calories” is generally used with an inherent and absolute bad meaning.
A food having empty calories isn’t IMO a good reason to cross it out as “to avoid.”
That being said, I still obviously think that one’s diet should be composed for the majority by nutritious foods, but still…