Humans absolutely do consume regular corn in the form of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Tons of it. That crap is industrial poison. It is the primary cause of obesity. It is an artificial substance that humans cannot digest. Here is an article about the political maneuvering behind the rise of Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill. https://www.npr.org/2022/12/29/1145952357/throughline-how-one-company-contributed-greatly-to-americas-sweet-tooth The article mentioned in the post title fails to mention HFCS while blaming sugar. It also states that COVID killed 300,000 people. It is misdirection and propaganda while pretending to be something else. Full disclosure: I have interest in a farming operation that grows corn. I won't eat anything that lists HFCS in the ingredients list.