The U.S. food system is uniquely poisonous due to ultra-processed foods, subsidized ingredients, and novel chemical compounds.
Corporate lobbying and regulatory capture by food and chemical giants prevent meaningful, health-focused policy changes.
The U.S. 'Generally Recognized as Safe' (GRAS) regulatory system is a critical failure, allowing tens of thousands of chemicals banned in the EU into the food supply.
The current healthcare system is reactive, focusing on expensive chronic disease management rather than cost-effective prevention.
Opportunities Identified
Reforming crop subsidies to stop incentivizing the production of unhealthy ingredients.
Utilizing existing tax-advantaged accounts like HSAs and FSAs to make preventative health and healthy food more affordable.
Adopting a stricter, EU-style regulatory framework for chemicals in the food system to reduce population-wide toxic load.
Building new businesses that leverage technology (wearables, telemedicine) to facilitate personalized and preventative health interventions.