Episode #255: Catharine Arnston: Superfoods Spirulina and Chlorella for Detoxing, Energy, and Mitochondrial Health

Did you know, there's a superfood that's been around for billions of years that could transform your health? In this episode of The Longevity Podcast, I am joined by Catharine Arnston, creator of ENERGYbits, to discuss this superfood and its benefits for longevity. We discuss algae, specifically spirulina and chlorella, as a nutrient-dense food source, how it can fit into many diets, and the fact that it is highly bioavailable and quickly absorbed by the body, providing nourishment and balancing blood sugar levels. We also dive into algae's benefits for brain health, detoxification, gut microbiome, and the immune system. Overall, we discuss algae's ability to enhance the function of mitochondria, and the importance of choosing high-quality algae products. Catharine Arnston started ENERGYbits® after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. It took Catharine ten years to bring algae into the mainstream and build ENERGYbits® into a national company. Shop ENERGYbits with this link or use code NAT for 20% off Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Kion: Visit www.getkion.com/longevity for 20% off. ARMRA: Go to tryarmra.com/NAT or enter NAT to get 15% off your first order. BEAM Minerals: Go to https://www.beamminerals.com code NAT20 to get 20% off your order. Find more from Catharine Arnston: Website: https://energybits.com/ Instagram: @energybits Why the World Needs Algae Algae Love Story Protect Mitochondria Health with Algae SOD Customer Video Testimonial Video Learn more about Algae: Why algae is a FOOD not a supplement Why the world needs algae Dosage Charts Algae Comparison: Spirulina algae v.s chlorella algae Find more from Nathalie: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ Join Nat's Membership Community: https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community Sign up for Nats Newsletter: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ Website: www.NatNiddam.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance What We Discuss: 03:13 Differentiating Macroalgae and Microalgae 09:15 Mitochondria and Algae 17:21 The Role of Algae in Brain Health 19:28 Algae as a Nutrient-Dense Food Source 23:14 Balancing Blood Sugar and Providing Essential Fatty Acids 26:09 Algae: Suitable for Different Diets 28:30 The Nourishing and Energizing Power of Spirulina 41:39 Chlorella: The Detoxing Algae 45:14 The Healing Properties of Chlorophyll 55:40 The Benefits of Taking Spirulina and Chlorella Together 01:12:44 The Intelligence of Algae in Supporting Health 01:19:23 Different Algae Products and Recommendations