Sensationalist story
Honestly, I expect more from "The Register" than a story like this.
"Is it true that my body is not entirely alive" is a waste of space article.
If you didn't know that the ions and minerals in what you eat and drink are not alive, you're a moron. I think we all know they aren't cute little living creatures - otherwise the guys that market sea monkeys would be making a mint selling powdered supplements to children.
If you didn't think you needed these ions and minerals, why drink them?
I would suspect that Gatorade and powerade would have gone out of business by now if people honestly believe that (a) you need ions and minerals that are "not alive" and (b) that they are part of your body.
Seriously, Dr. Juan, you can do alot better than this. Don't waste our time.
Dr. David Choy
RMO, Australia
Biting the hand that feeds IT
