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C15:0—A “Longevity Nutrient” Discovered in Dolphins Now Touted for Human Health
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A surprising twist in the search for longer, healthier lives has surfaced, and it began not in a high-tech lab but among US Navy dolphins. Scientists studying age-related diseases in these marine mammals uncovered a fatty acid, known as C15:0, that’s now being recognized as a potential “longevity nutrient” for humans—with research suggesting this overlooked nutrient could play a crucial role in fighting everything from fatty liver disease to heart disease, diabetes, and even aging itself (IFLScience).
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