61. Exploring Fatty Acids and Functional Medicine: How Fatty15 and Functional Medicine Empower Your Health

Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson is the CEO of Seraphina Therapeutics. A seasoned veterinary epidemiologist and public health scientist, Stephanie previously served at the World Health Organization and U.S. Navy. With a life-long mission of helping people (and our fellow animals) age better, Stephanie’s award winning approach to improving human and animal health has been featured on NPR, BBC, CBS, and National Geographic. In her time as CEO, Seraphina Therapeutics has been recognized for its extensive research and education on pentadecanoic acid (C15:0).   In this conversation, Dr. Venn-Watson explains how she was led to a groundbreaking discovery of the remarkable fatty acid, C15:0. We explore how this nutrient, and its supplement form Fatty15, holds the potential to revolutionize heart health, metabolism, and immunity, offering an alternative to traditional omega-3s without the drawbacks. We highlight the intricate mechanisms of C15:0 and its role in longevity medicine, comparing its effects to well-known agents like rapamycin and metformin. Dr. Venn-Watson also shares compelling research on C15:0's benefits for conditions such as type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, emphasizing its potential to improve sleep and mood, particularly in hormone management.   Topics discussed in this episode include: ·   How Dr. Venn-Watson transitioned from veterinary medicine to discovering a significant fatty acid. · How C15:0 and Fatty 15 could revolutionize heart health, metabolism, and immunity. · Why Fatty15 is considered a promising alternative to traditional omega-3 supplements. · How Fatty15 fits into longevity medicine alongside agents like rapamycin and metformin. · What the mechanisms are behind C15:0's activation of PPARs and inhibition of JAK/STAT. · How C15:0's anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties may position it as a geroprotector. · Why research funded by the Navy led to the development of a pure C15:0 supplement. · How patient compliance and quality in supplements affect clinical practice integration. · Why consistent use of Fatty15 shows benefits like improved sleep and enhanced mood. · How C15:0 impacts conditions like type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. · What insights can be gained from recent studies on C15:0's role in gut health and metabolism. · The significance of maintaining cellular health and longevity. · How Steph's work with dolphins contributed to discoveries in anti-aging science. Follow our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lexiyoonp or visit us at https://www.yoodirecthealth.com/   Fatty15 website: https://fatty15.com/   Fatty15 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatty15/   Fatty15 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fatty15/