<p dir="ltr"><span><strong>What if everything we thought we knew about fat is wrong—and one molecule could change how we age, heal, and live?</strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span>In this cutting-edge episode of <strong>SuperLife with Darin Olien</strong>, Darin is joined by <strong>Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson</strong>, a veterinary epidemiologist, former Navy scientist, and co-founder of <strong>Fatty15</strong>. Together, they unpack the discovery of <strong>C15:0</strong>, the first essential fatty acid identified in 90 years, and the tidal wave of science supporting its <strong>impact</strong> on longevity, inflammation, metabolic health, and cellular survival.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"><span>From accidental dolphin data to peer-reviewed clinical trials, Dr. Steph reveals how C15 could become one of the <strong>most important health breakthroughs</strong> of our time.</span></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr"><span>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</span></h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:00:00) Introduction – What today’s episode is all about</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:04:15) Meet Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson – Her origin story and the accidental discovery of C15</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:07:45) What is C15 and how is it different from omega-3s and saturated fats?</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:12:02) Why the USDA once told us to avoid fats—and how that caused unintended harm</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:16:30) The Navy’s dolphin program & the surprising longevity connection</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:20:12) The essential fatty acid problem – Why C15 is needed in modern diets</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:24:45) C15 and inflammation – How this fat helps regulate immune response</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:29:40) What clinical trials are showing – Type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and more</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:34:01) Why our food system lost C15 – Industrial changes to dairy and livestock</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:38:25) The mitochondria connection – How C15 supports energy and cellular repair</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:43:10) Ferroptosis and cellular death – The antioxidant role of C15</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:47:50) What “essential” really means – Revisiting the 1930s nutrient criteria</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:52:15) Real-world use cases: pets, children, elders, and chronic illness</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(00:56:40) Gut microbiome and metabolic syndrome – The C15 balancing effect</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(01:00:55) Saturated fat confusion – Not all fats are created equal</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(01:05:00) The science of “good fat” – What makes C15 fundamentally different</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(01:09:45) Global research momentum – Who’s funding and validating the studies</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(01:14:05) The future of C15 in agriculture, food, and longevity medicine</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(01:18:45) What Dr. Steph wishes every doctor and nutritionist knew</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(01:22:35) Practical ways to start – How to safely integrate C15 into your life</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">(01:28:10) Final thoughts – What happens when we redefine “essential”<br> <br></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <h3 dir="ltr"><span>Topics Covered:</span></h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Discovery of C15:0</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Essential fatty acids</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Dolphin research & human longevity</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, liver disease</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Cellular death & ferroptosis</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Gut microbiome & metabolism</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Mitochondrial repair &a