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The Good Fat Nobody Told You About (Navy Dolphins Found It First)

August 12, 202526:00

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A surprising fat molecule studied by the Navy in dolphins could hold the key to longevity. Meet C15:0, pentadecanoic acid.

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What is C15:0?

C15:0 (pentadecanoic acid) is an odd-chain saturated fatty acid discovered through Navy dolphin research that may have significant anti-aging and cellular health benefits.

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