I have always been drawn to wellness products that are simple and effective, but what my guest shared today blew my mind. After her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, Catharine Arnston, PhD, MBA, left a 25-year corporate career to find the most alkaline, nutrient-dense food on the planet. What she found was Algae—andit's not a supplement, it is a medical grade whole foodAs the Founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits, Catharine is on a mission to explain the science of the mitochondria—the "power plants" of your cells. We discuss how a rare antioxidant called SOD found in Spirulina can literally protect your DNA and why Catharine, at 70 years old, has the biological brain age of a 30-year-old!If you're struggling with brain fog, inflammation, or just want to up-level your longevity game, you cannot miss this "Algae Love Story."Get your ENERGYbits (20% Off!): I’ve partnered with ENERGYbits to give my community a discount! Use code BiohackIt for 20% off your order. Shop here: https://energybits.com/discount/BIOHACKIT?rfsn=8902928.8b6cb7d&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8902928.8b6cb7dFollow Catharine & ENERGYbits: Instagram: @energybits Personal: @catharinearnston
Chapters: 00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:17 – Catharine’s Journey: From Corporate Executive to Algae Expert
00:02:20 – The Alkaline Connection: Otto Warburg’s Nobel Prize Research
00:04:37 – "It’s Food, Not a Supplement": Understanding Algae as a Crop
00:07:05 – Superoxide Dismutase (SOD): The Ultimate Mitochondrial Shield
00:08:23 – Why Mitochondrial Health Declines After Age 40
00:10:00 – The Gold Standard: Why Sourcing from Taiwan Matters
00:13:57 – The Epiphany: Why Algae is Mainstream in Asia but Hidden in the US
00:15:58 – Spirulina vs. Chlorella: Which One Do You Need?
00:19:42 – 70 Going on 30: Catharine’s Biological Brain Age Results
00:21:55 – Fueling Performance: How Algae Eliminates Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
00:23:18 – Fertility & Motherhood: Why Algae Nutrients Mirror Breast Milk
00:28:10 – The Veteran Study: Healing Brain Inflammation and PTSD Markers
00:29:41 – Breakthrough Results: Comparing Algae to 90 Days of Intermittent Fasting
00:33:40 – The Future of Agriculture: Growing Algae in Florida and Underground
00:35:58 – Deep Science: The Electron Transport Chain and Cellular Energy
00:37:34 – Apoptosis: How Blue Phycocyanin Identifies and Destroys Cancer Cells
00:39:52 – Optimization: Using Chlorella for Deep Sleep, REM, and Detox
00:43:40 – The 90-Day Challenge: Iman’s Journey to Lower Inflammation
00:46:58 – "An Orchestra of Nutrition": Replacing 10+ Supplements with Algae