Getting Back to Basics and the Connection Between Algae and Mitochondria

Episode Highlights With Catharine

• Algae is a food and not a supplement and was the first food on earth
• Macro algae vs micro algae
• Why algae is the most nutrient rich food in the world
• The reason you actually want farm grown algae and not wild grown algae
• Spirulina vs Chlorella
• Algae shows up when there are toxins or bacteria and works as a cleanup crew
• It also works as a clean up crew in the body 
• Algae has individual aminos 
• The reason we need algae more now than we have in the past
• How algae affects mitochondria in a positive way and reduces free radicals 
• Why these are ok to eat during a fast and can actually improve outcomes 
• How chewing these algae can help with bacteria in the mouth and support oral health

Resources We Mention

• EnergyBits - Use code wellnessmama for a discount
• Book: Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More by Christopher M. Palmer MD