BONUS: The Future of Nutrition: Harnessing the Power of Algae for Health and Sustainability | Forever Young Features Professor Isaac Berzin
Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration
Corinna Bellizzi
5 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 1 March 2024
⏱️ 45 minutes
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Summary
This bonus episode is a comprehensive discussion from the Forever Young podcast's 500th episode, featuring hosts Kelly Cappasola, co-host Corinna Bellizzi, and special guest Professor Isaac Berzin. The episode focuses on the importance of algae in nutrition, particularly its role in producing Omega-3 fatty acids and its environmental benefits.
Professor Berzin discusses his work with algae, emphasizing its efficiency in CO2 fixation and its potential as a sustainable and nutrient-rich food source. He explains how algae, specifically microalgae, are capable of producing essential amino acids and fatty acids without the agricultural waste associated with traditional crops. Berzin shares fascinating facts about algae, including its role in producing most of the Earth's oxygen and Omega-3s, commonly misconceived as originating from fish.
The conversation shifts to the cultivation methods and the unique advantages of growing algae in a controlled, technology-driven environment. Berzin details the integration of algae cultivation with a geothermal power plant in Iceland, highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of this approach, which enables carbon-negative production.
The discussion also covers the nutritional advantages of algae-derived Omega-3s over traditional fish oil, focusing on bioavailability and the absence of contaminants. Berzin and Bellizzi elaborate on the potential of spirulina, another algae, particularly its high protein content and the ability to produce active forms of Vitamin B12, comparing its nutritional value to beef without the environmental drawbacks.
The episode concludes with future plans for ÖRLÖ Nutrition, including the development of products that utilize algae's nutritional benefits in accessible and environmentally friendly ways. Kelly and Corinna emphasize the importance of sustainable, science-based nutrition solutions and the role of algae in supporting both human health and environmental sustainability.
Overall, the episode provides a deep dive into the science of algae as a superfood and a sustainable resource, showcasing its potential to revolutionize nutrition and environmental conservation.
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| 0:00.0 | The information provided on the Forever Young Show by its host or sponsors for educational and personal alternatives. |
| 0:06.9 | Statements have not been established by the Food and Drug Administration. |
| 0:10.3 | They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
| 0:15.0 | Welcome to the Forever Young Radio Show. |
| 0:18.1 | Over the past two decades, we have had the opportunity to serve and help so many listeners. |
| 0:23.1 | We do that by bringing on respected educators in all fields of health and wellness. We pride |
| 0:28.5 | ourselves on keeping consumers in the know about our ever-changing health care system and ways to |
| 0:33.4 | support the body. Each week, with the help of our special guests and experts, we have one goal in mind, |
| 0:39.5 | and that's to ensure every listener has the most up-to-date information on ways to support |
| 0:44.2 | all aspects of health. |
| 0:46.0 | Now, here's your host. |
| 0:47.6 | It's the first time you've caught our show, whether it be on the traditional radio dial, |
| 0:51.5 | Sirius XM, or any of our wonderful podcast platforms. Welcome to the show. And thank |
| 0:56.4 | you so much for finding us. We appreciate our listeners who tune in each and every week and have |
| 1:01.6 | for well over two decades. Very important program. We are here each and every week to inform and |
| 1:07.0 | educate you all about good quality science-based information, trends that are going on, |
| 1:12.0 | ones you should incorporate, |
| 1:13.1 | maybe ones you should avoid, |
| 1:14.6 | and again, |
| 1:15.2 | learning more about your own health journey |
| 1:17.0 | and different things you can work in. |
| 1:19.0 | We have a very special show. |
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