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But the answers might be specific to each individual because the biochemistry of humans is not exactly the same.
In that case, the questions have complicated answers. The best dieting advice might be "first sequence your personal microbiome then consult this lookup table..."
The important thing is not that the answers are complicated, but that the answers are different for different people. "Consult a lookup table" is not an answer, it's advice how to get to one.
Individuals being different from each other shouldn't necessarily diminish the significance of biochemistry. Biochemistry should explain not just our similarities but overarching principles that organize and explain the differences.
My point wasn't that biochemistry is not important. My point was that the answers you get from biochemistry might be complicated and limited in application.