LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam

Episode #255: Catharine Arnston: Superfoods Spirulina and Chlorella for Detoxing, Energy, and Mitochondrial Health

Jul 30, 2024

Catharine Arnston, the visionary behind ENERGYbits, specializes in superfoods, particularly algae. In this conversation, she explores the transformative power of spirulina and chlorella, emphasizing their role in detoxification, energy production, and mitochondrial health. Catharine discusses how these nutrient-dense superfoods are easily absorbed by the body, supporting brain health and balancing blood sugar levels. She also highlights the importance of sourcing high-quality algae and shares personal insights on her journey in bringing these superfoods to the mainstream.

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Quick takeaways

Spirulina and chlorella are nutrient-dense superfoods that significantly improve brain health and gut microbiome functioning.

Mitochondrial health is crucial for energy production, and spirulina's nutrients can enhance mitochondrial protection and efficiency.

Catharine Arnston founded ENERGYbits to promote algae's health benefits, motivated by her sister's breast cancer journey and the pursuit of an alkaline diet.

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Intro

4min

Transformative Benefits of Spirulina and Chlorella for Longevity

4min

The Power of Algae: Microalgae and Mitochondrial Health

19min

Exploring the Superfood Benefits of Spirulina and Chlorella

6min

The Nutritional Power of Spirulina

15min

The Role of Mitochondria and Spirulina in Energy Production

3min

Harnessing the Power of Spirulina and Chlorella

18min

The Power of Algae: Chlorella and Spirulina for Health

19min

Exploring Superfoods: Spirulina and Chlorella

6min

Did you know, there's a superfood that's been around for billions of years that could transform your health? In this episode of The Longevity Podcast, I am joined by Catharine Arnston, creator of ENERGYbits, to discuss this superfood and its benefits for longevity.

We discuss algae, specifically spirulina and chlorella, as a nutrient-dense food source, how it can fit into many diets, and the fact that it is highly bioavailable and quickly absorbed by the body, providing nourishment and balancing blood sugar levels. We also dive into algae’s benefits for brain health, detoxification, gut microbiome, and the immune system. Overall, we discuss algae's ability to enhance the function of mitochondria, and the importance of choosing high-quality algae products.

Catharine Arnston started ENERGYbits® after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. It took Catharine ten years to bring algae into the mainstream and build ENERGYbits® into a national company.

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Find more from Catharine Arnston:

Website: https://energybits.com/

Instagram: @energybits

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