Eating algae to age better | Catharine Arnston

Could eating algae be the secret weapon many of us have been searching for in the pursuit of longevity? The microscopic form of life is consumed as part of a balanced diet is in some parts of the world, but it is also being hailed as a superfood that could help us age better. Of course there is nothing new about algae, which are photosynthetic microorganisms that live in water and grow hydroponically, that is, without soil. The common image is of an icky green film on ponds or areas of stagnant water, but algae grown specifically for consumption, are a potent source of protein and other essential nutrients. It has detoxifying qualities and its regular consumption is linked to a range of benefits including cell health and immune support. In this episode we meet Catharine Arnston, the founder and CEO of ENERGYbits, which makes algae tablets or “bits of whole food". DISCOUNTS ▸ Try algae for yourself? To get a 20 percent discount on EnergyBits products, use the code LLAMA at: https://energybits.com/discount/LLAMA... ---------------------------------- ▸ Read a transcript of this conversation and additional show-notes at http://www.llamapodcast.com/Catharine... ▸ Also listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts: https://llamapodcast.us15.list-manage... ▸ DISCLAIMER: This site includes affiliate links from which we derive a small commission, if you click on the product links and use the code LLAMA at checkout. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue sharing conversations like this. LLAMA is available, free of charge, wherever you get your podcasts. Our mission is to explore the science and lifestyle interventions that could help us live longer and better. Thank you for the support!