The FAT That Can Help Anemia, Leaky Gut, Dementia, + What Pregnant + Nursing Women Should Be Taking | Stephanie Venn-Watson

266: If you struggle with anemia, leaky gut, low red blood cells, high LDL cholesterol, brain fog, fatigue—or if you bruise easily—this episode is for you. There’s a special fat that’s been shown to support all of these issues. It’s called C15:0, and it’s the first essential fatty acid discovered in over 90 years! Stephanie joins me today for an eye-opening conversation about this unique fat—an odd-chain saturated fatty acid that’s changing the game. She breaks down the difference between odd-chain and even-chain saturated fats and clears up the common misconception that all saturated fats are bad news. (Spoiler: they’re not.) We also dive into how C15:0 could benefit pregnant mothers and developing babies, and why there's growing interest in adding it to infant formula. So, what foods actually contain C15:0? Are there any that block its absorption? And why are so many of us deficient in it to begin with? If you’re curious whether you’re lacking this essential fat, good news—there are tests for that. And within just 3 to 6 months of supplementing with Fatty15 (a C15:0 supplement), people are reporting some incredible results. We definitely get a little nerdy in this episode—and I loved every minute of it! Fatty15 | Get 15% off when you use code: DIGEST Topics Discussed: The essential fatty acid we’re missing The difference between short, medium, and odd-chain fatty acids What C15:0 is and where to find it Why Americans are so deficient in it Connections to anemia, leaky gut, and aging Why pregnant and nursing moms need C15:0 The potential of adding it to infant formula Sponsored By: Fatty15 | Get 15% off when you use code: DIGEST at fatty15.com/digest Manukora | Head to MANUKORA.com/DIGEST to get $70 off the Starter Kit LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Our Place | Go to fromourplace.com and use code DIGEST for 10% Ollie | https://www.myollie.com/digest/ & enter code DIGEST to get 60% off your first box. As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Show Links:  Check out Fatty15 scientific studies: https://www.discoverc15.com/  Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper YouTube Bethany’s Website Discounts & My Favorite Products My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)