The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst How This Tiny Superfood Could Transform Your Health, Energy & Longevity | Catharine Arnston
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Sep 25, 2025 Catharine Arnston, Founder & CEO of ENERGYbits, is a leading expert in algae research with over 15 years in the field. She dives into why spirulina and chlorella are celebrated superfoods, detailing their incredible protein content and how they support mitochondrial health. Catharine explains the age-related decline in energy and how algae can counteract fatigue. She offers practical tips on incorporating these nutrient-dense foods into your diet for better wellness and reveals how algae may bridge significant nutrition gaps in modern diets.
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Algae Is A Deeply Studied Ancestral Food
- Spirulina and chlorella are among the most-studied, ancestral foods with documented benefits across 100,000 studies.
- Catharine Arnston argues algae is a food crop that can address modern chronic disease by nourishing cells and mitochondria.
Spirulina Is Extremely Protein-Dense
- Spirulina contains up to ~60% protein by weight and is the highest protein source per gram.
- Its protein exists largely as free amino acids, making it highly bioavailable and fast-acting.
SOD Reaches Mitochondria Where Other Antioxidants Can't
- Spirulina and chlorella contain high levels of the enzyme antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD).
- SOD uniquely protects mitochondria by neutralizing damaging free radicals inside the inner mitochondrial membrane.
