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Is "C15" Saturated Fat Really an Essential Nutrient?
15 Fast Facts About C15
Nick Norwitz (15 minutes)
Published by: Nick Norwitz - 1 October, 2024
C15, a trending new “essential” saturated fat that is getting a lot of attention. Is this attention deserved, or is this just hype? You will have to watch to find out. We will discuss cheese, insulin resistance, obesity, fatty liver, dolphins, longevity, and much more.
C15: An Essential Fatty Acid?
Dr. Dominic D’Agostino and Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson (68 minutes)
Published by: The Metabolic Link Podcast - 25 September, 2024
Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist, joins the show to share her groundbreaking research with the U.S. Navy’s Marine Mammal Program, where dolphins helped reveal the essential role of C15:0. C15:0 is an odd-chain saturated fatty acid that has 3-times more cellular benefits than omega-3s. While our primary source of C15:0 is from whole fat dairy foods, this healthy fat can also be found in some types of fish and plants. Dr. Venn-Watson surprisingly discovered that C15:0 (also called pentadecanoic acid) is an essential fatty acid - the first to be found in over 90 years. In this episode, we discuss how C15:0 plays an important role in longevity and metabolic health, its potential to reduce inflammation, improve mitochondrial function, and why it’s crucial for both dolphins and humans. Learn how this unique fatty acid is transforming our understanding of insulin resistance and why it could be a game-changer in human health. Plus, Dr. Venn-Watson also shares the exciting future of this essential fatty acid in human health research. Tune in for a journey through science, the sea, and metabolic resilience!
