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Podcast: The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance
Episode: Scientists Just Discovered the Essential Nutrient That DOUBLES Dolphin Lifespan—But Should YOU Take It? | Stephanie Venn-Watson
Description: For nearly a century, scientists believed we had discovered ALL of the essential fatty acids the human body needs. But what if they were wrong? Stephanie Venn-Watson, a veterinary epidemiologist and longevity researcher, joins Dave to reveal a groundbreaking discovery—a newly identified essential fatty acid, C15, that may hold the key to healthier aging and even longer lifespans. Originally uncovered in an unlikely place—U.S. Navy dolphins that were outliving their wild counterparts by decades—this forgotten fat is now shaking up the scientific community. So why hasn’t an...