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One of the most important things that C-15 does is it serves as an armor that helps to stabilize

our cell membranes really important because it prevents them from breaking down, which is a primary

cause of aging and acceleration of chronic diseases.

Then there's this really unique sign that C-15 deficiency leaves behind, and that's iron.

So there's actually iron overload in the liver that you can physically see in the tissues.

That then causes insulin resistance.

I don't think there's a part of the body that's untouched or unaffected by insulin resistance

and metabolic syndrome.

A clinical trial that was done in

Singapore with C-15 supplementation showed it actually helped to make a beneficial

microbe called biphidobacterium adolescentis. That doesn't make C-15, but interestingly, C-15

helps bifidio-bacterium adolescentis to grow, which is a really interesting microbe, not only because

it helps with balancing metabolism, but in and of itself has helped to extend longevity in

multiple species. Dr. Steph, what is C-15 and walk me through the process of what happens in the body if we don't get enough of it?

Absolutely. So C-15 is an odd chain saturated fatty acid. More importantly, Jesse, is that C-15 is the first essential fatty acid to be discovered in over 90 years since omega-3 and omega-6.

So really big discovery and lots to unpack with regard to how and why this saturated fat

is essential.

Well, before we get into deficiency and going down that stream as I initially brought up,

let's talk about how you discovered it.

You mentioned this 90-year period since the other omegas.

This isn't in omega specifically, but it's in that same realm of being essential.

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