Dr. Catharine Arnston is an expert on algae nutrition, a wellness thought leader, an experienced entrepreneur and sought after speaker.
In 2008 Catharine left her corporate job to care for her sister who was diagnosed with breast cancer. When Catharine learned that algae's vast healing properties were documented in tens of thousands of scientific studies, but none of these studies or benefits were known outside of Asia, she knew she had to do something. And that's how ENERGYbits was born!
In this episode, Dr. Catharine Arnston and Tara dive into how spirulina and chlorella microalgae power mitochondria, detox the body, support gut health, and plug into biohacking and women's longevity.
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00:03 – Catharine Arnston returns to the show
00:32 – Catharine's algae journey and ENERGYbits origin story
02:36 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoes ad
04:22 – Why Catharine is a favorite educator
04:55 – Macroalgae vs microalgae basics
05:40 – Spirulina vs chlorella: fiber and nutrient density
06:05 – UN, NASA, and microalgae's extreme protein content
07:01 – How ENERGYbits algae is farmed and why Taiwan matters
07:43 – Drying process, heat, and preserving SOD in spirulina
08:42 – Microalgae overview and the dominance of spirulina/chlorella
09:21 – Pigments: chlorophyll vs phycocyanin and methylene blue
10:27 – Phycocyanin, cancer pathways, and chemo applications
10:53 – Spirulina and chlorella do "night and day" different jobs
11:24 – Spirulina history and Catharine's book "Love Your Health to Bits"
12:20 – How spirulina gives clean energy without sugar or caffeine
13:10 – Amino acid "Legos," protein absorption, and bioavailability
14:11 – B vitamins, ATP, and steady log‑on‑the‑fire energy analogy
18:59 – Mitochondria protection, regeneration, and long‑term energy
19:18 – SOD2 genetics, toxin load, and mast cell/energy issues
43:03 – Chlorella, microbiome, colon health, and motility analogies
45:01 – Chlorella as gut health, fiber, liver support, and PM algae
46:20 – Using spirulina and chlorella daily, fasting, and electrolytes
46:33 – Stacking algae with sauna, cold plunge, and red light
47:23 – Red light + chlorophyll + CoQ10 for ATP and inflammation
49:00 – Travel, sachets, tins, and biohacking with algae in real life
51:50 – Algae as foundational "food" alongside sleep, light, movement
52:16 – Why Catharine insists algae is food, not a supplement
52:29 – Tara's generalized "what should I take" answer: ENERGYbits
53:26 – Labs, targeted supplements, and algae as safe "for everyone"
63:01 – Catharine's millennial team, stamina, and protecting what you have
64:03 – Vision: spirulina/chlorella on the food pyramid for daily use
1:04:34 – Book title, presale, and upcoming audiobook details
1:11:56 – Where to find more, ratings, reviews, and sign‑off
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