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March 17, 2026
The Food Serbs Adore Tesla Didn't Want to See, 'It Creates Uric Acid'
He believed that phosphorus causes a strong acidic reaction in the body.
TL;DR
- Tesla avoided legumes, believing they created uric acid and acidity, which he linked to aging problems.
- He rarely ate fish, despite believing it was good for the brain, due to its acidic reaction.
- Tesla largely avoided meat, coffee, tea, and cigarettes, predicting their eventual disappearance.
- He walked 12-16 kilometers daily and ended his days with cold baths for physical and mental vitality.
- Tesla practiced yoga-like techniques for mental equilibrium.
- He believed only a few hours of sleep were necessary to function, maintaining energy and mental acuity until his death in 1943.
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