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Podcast: Confessions of a Male Gynecologist

Podcast Host: Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD

Guest: Dr. Isaac Berzin, Co-Founder and CTO of VAXA Technologies, parent company of ORLONUTRITION.com

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone talks with Professor Isaac Berzin, co-founder and CTO of VAXA Technologies, about the groundbreaking potential of microalgae as a sustainable and nutrient-rich food source. Dr. Berzin, named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, shares insights from his journey from MIT's Center for Space Research to becoming a leading figure in sustainability and biotechnology.

Dr. Berzin explains the unique properties of microalgae, emphasizing its efficiency in photosynthesis and ability to produce 100% nutrition with zero waste. They discuss the critical nutrients found in microalgae, such as Omega-3s, Vitamin B12, and bioavailable iron—essential for overall health, especially for women. Dr. Berzin highlights the shortcomings of traditional food sources like meat and plant-based foods, where much of the plant material becomes waste. He also discusses how fish derive their Omega-3s from algae, and how humans can skip the middleman by going straight to the source with microalgae supplements.

The conversation shifts to Orlo Nutrition, where Dr. Berzin leads efforts in producing algae-based products sustainably. He discusses how VAXA’s innovative technology ensures a consistent quality of microalgae and eliminates issues like unpleasant taste and odor, making the products not only nutritious but also enjoyable to consume.

Dr. Tassone and Dr. Berzin explore how algae-based products from Orlo are made with minimal environmental impact, emphasizing the use of geothermal energy in Iceland to achieve a carbon-neutral or even carbon-negative footprint.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The nutritional power of microalgae: Omega-3s, Vitamin B12, and bioavailable iron
• Microalgae as a sustainable solution with zero waste
• How Orlo Nutrition's algae products maintain consistent, high-quality nutrition
• The innovative production process at Orlo that makes microalgae supplements more palatable
• The environmental sustainability of algae farming with a carbon-neutral or carbon-negative footprint

Notable Quotes:

• “Microalgae are world champions in photosynthesis—100% nutrition, no waste.” – Dr. Isaac Berzin
• “Iron in spirulina is 6.5 times more bioavailable than in beef.” – Dr. Isaac Berzin
• “The algae production phase is carbon-negative. I don't know of any other agricultural practice that can claim that.” – Dr. Isaac Berzin

Learn More:

• Follow Dr. Shawn Tassone on Instagram @ShawnTassoneMD and Twitter @TassoneDoc
• Explore Orlo Nutrition products at OrloNutrition.com

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