There are many compounds that the body needs to function, and they're not necessarily all known. Everyone needs them in their diet so these will form the basis of Soylent. Nonessential nutrients are not necessary, but provide health benefits and will be part of most people's formulas.
Quantities are amounts per day and based on DRIs from FDA.gov.
WARNING: DO NOT TO TRY THIS YOURSELF WITHOUT PROPER CONSULTATION OF MEDICAL AND CHEMICAL EXPERTS
Macronutrients[]
These are the nutrients consumed in relatively large quantities (>100mg/day).
| Element | Rob mix v1.0 | Notes | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 200g | link | |
| Protein | 50g | Minimum requirements range from 0.8g to 2.5g per kg bodyweight. Discussion here | link |
| Fat | 65g | Possible sourcesmixture: Olive oil, flax seed/grapeseed, red palm, coconut oil. Ideal mixture for omega3&6? | link |
| Sodium | 2.4g | Na & Chloride from NaCL discussion | link |
| Potassium | 3.5g | From potassium gluconate | link |
| Chloride | 3.4g | Na & Chloride from NaCL discussion | link |
| Fiber | 5g | link | |
| Calcium | 1g | Interferes with Iron absorption | link |
| Phosphorus | 1g | link | |
| Magnesium | 400mg | link | |
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Cholesterol |
N/A | No required role as a nutrient; can be synthesized by the body.[1] | link |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 750mg | link |
Micronutrients[]
Nutrients consumed in smaller amounts (<100mg/day) but still necessary to the functioning of the body How many trace elements in other ingredients? I.e. tap water?
| Element | Rob mix v1 | Notes | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron | 18mg | link | |
| Iodine | 150ug | link | |
| Zinc | 15mg | link | |
| Selenium | 70ug | Toxic in large doses | link |
| Copper | 2mg | link | |
| Manganese | 2mg | link | |
| Chromium | 120ug | link | |
| Molybdenum | 75ug | link | |
| Vitamin A | 5000IU | link | |
| Vitamin B6 | 2mg | from pyrodoxil phosphate, taken together in particular ratios (B12)? | link |
| Vitamin B12 | 6ug | Taken together in particular ratios(B6)? | link |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | from ascorbate | link |
| Vitamin D | 400IU | Check DRI? | link |
| Vitamin E | 30IU | link | |
| Vitamin K | 80ug | Check DRI? | link |
| Thiamin | 1.5mg | link | |
| Riboflavin | 1.7mg | link | |
| Niacin | 20mg | link | |
| Folate | 400ug | link | |
| Biotin | 300ug | link | |
| Pan
thothenic Acid |
10mg | link |
Extraneous Nutrients (citations needed)[]
Several other nutrients that have not been included above are necessary for life. However, these nutrients may not be required in a Soylent mixed as trace amounts may already exist.
| Element | Rob | Notes | Source | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfur | N/A | Necessary for collagen, keratin and bile production | May be enough methionine and cysteine in source of protein | |
| Strontium | N/A | Indications that it appears beneficial for bone mineralization. | There may be traces in tap water. | |
| Inorganic Nitrate | N/A | Possibly beneficial for blood pressure. | There may be traces in tap water. |
Contested Nutrients (citations needed)[]
The following nutrients may be necessary for life, but research is conflicting. This list includes all nutrients for which the physiological function in the body is not understood well enough. These nutrients may also be extraneous nutrients (see above). These nutrients are non-toxic in micro amounts and may be included for the sake of covering all bases.
| Element | Rob mix v1 | Notes | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boron | ? | trace already in mix? | link |
| Silicon | ? | link | |
| Lithium | 1000ug | link |
Supplementary Nutrients[]
Rob includes various additions to his mix which may benefit health, but are nonessential for life or the operation of the body.
| Element | Rob mix v1 | Notes | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycopene | 500ug | link | |
| Ginseng | 50ug | link | |
| Ginko Biloba | 100ug | link | |
| Lutein | 500ug | link | |
| Alpha Carotene | 140ug | link | |
| Vanadium | 100ug | link |
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