The Longevity Nutrient: The Unexpected Fat That Holds the Key to Healthy Aging

by Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson 

This book explores her groundbreaking discovery of C15:0 (pentadecanoic acid), a saturated fatty acid identified as the first essential fatty acid found in over 90 years. 

A veterinary epidemiologist, Venn-Watson stumbled upon C15:0 while studying the health of aging U.S. Navy dolphins, using metabolomics to analyze serum samples and pinpoint molecules linked to healthier aging. 

Her research revealed C15:0, found in whole milk, cheese, and fatty fish, as a key nutrient with significant potential to enhance human health and longevity. 

(Butter also contains C15:0.) 

The book details how C15:0 supports cellular health by combating oxidative stress and Cellular Fragility Syndrome, targeting six hallmarks of aging, and influencing pathways like AMPK activation and mTOR inhibition. 

Scientific evidence suggests C15:0 can reduce the risk of and even reverse conditions like fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease, while slowing aging to improve overall well-being. 

Venn-Watson argues that reintroducing this nutrient into modern diets, which are often deficient in C15:0, could address declining health spans and lifespans. 

The book challenges conventional views on saturated fats, proposing that C15:0 may be a critical component for healthy aging. 

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