Pentadecanoic acid (C15:0) and choline help stabilize membranes, support mitochondrial and immune function, and counteract LA-driven damage, offering a practical nutritional strategy to reduce cancer risk.
nnEMF has a HUGE impact on why the cells are leaking. LED, WIFI cell phones, routers, Bluetooth everything BAD makes the calcium Ion channels leak too. This is great info and help to many I would also read Dr Jack Kruse on this topic.
Thank you, Dave, yes, Jack Kruse raises interesting questions and has helped popularize concepts such as the importance of light, circadian rhythms, and mitochondria.
Jack Kruse's "EMF" series is where he develops his hypothesis that artificial electromagnetic fields alter the structure of intracellular water, mitochondrial function, and biological signaling.
EMF 7: Quantum Prometheus (one of the most recent episodes in the series). In it, he relates inflammation, intracellular water, collagen, ATP, and bioelectromagnetism from his theoretical framework.
1) The importance of morning sunlight for synchronizing the circadian rhythm.
2) Avoiding intense blue light at night.
3) Mitochondrial health as a central element of aging.
4) Reducing unnecessary exposure when it costs nothing to do so (for example, not sleeping with your phone under your pillow). Use speakerphone or wired headphones for long calls. Turn off Wi-Fi at night if it's not inconvenient.
Science shows that nonlinear biological responses to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) involve irregular, dose- and time-dependent cellular stress. Weak or fluctuating fields can disrupt cellular equilibrium, generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) linked to neurological impairment. Activation of ion channels: Irregular opening of voltage-gated ion channels alters intracellular calcium and signaling, which can trigger stress responses. Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS): Some patients report nonspecific symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and anxiety, attributed to exposure to low-intensity fields, which are often studied as a limbic system stress reaction. Inconsistent epidemiological data: Population studies on long-duration power lines or wireless technology showing links to cancer or immune system alterations are still being analyzed. Proposed mechanisms and links to disease.
Dr. Jack Kruse's theories challenge conventional thinking by positing health as a product of electromagnetic and magnetic interactions at the cellular level. His work underscores the importance of maintaining natural magnetic and energetic environments—through grounding, reducing exposure to electromagnetic fields, and optimizing light and water intake—to support mitochondrial function, reduce oxidative stress, and promote overall health.
While these ideas are still evolving, they highlight the profound connection between physics and biology, inviting us to reconsider how modern electromagnetic pollution might be subtly impacting our health. Recent research in circadian and mitochondrial biology suggests that these disruptions accumulate over time, contributing to fatigue, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and accelerated aging. Reviews analyzing blue light exposure highlight its role in sleep disorders and its implications for overall health when the duration and spectrum of the light do not align with natural biological rhythms.
Along with the previously demonstrated capabilities of C15:0 to act on longevity pathways, distinctive features of aging, aging rate biomarkers, and core components of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, our results support C15:0 as an essential nutrient with activities equivalent to or greater than those of leading candidate compounds for enhancing longevity. C15:0 deficiencies (≤0.2% of total circulating fatty acids) may increase susceptibility to ferroptosis, dysmetabolic iron overload syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and NAFLD. Furthermore, evidence is provided that C15:0 supplementation can reverse the described C15:0 deficiency syndrome, including key components of ferroptosis. Given the decline in dietary intake of C15:0, especially among younger generations, comprehensive studies are needed to understand the potential magnitude of Cell Fragility Syndrome in different populations.
Serum C15:0 and C17:0 levels are significantly inversely associated with the odds of prevalent hypertension, suggesting that serum C15:0 and C17:0 levels may serve as potential biomarkers for hypertension monitoring.
1) Anti-inflammatory properties. The fatty acid C15:0 had significant anti-inflammatory effects, reducing markers such as MCP-1, a protein that attracts immune cells.
2) Improves cardiometabolic health. In a larger observational study that explored data from more than 15,000 people, higher blood levels of odd-chain fatty acids, including C15:0, were associated with lower levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, and other cardiovascular risk markers.
3) Protects liver health. An observational study of 237 children and adolescents revealed that higher dairy fat intake and higher levels of certain fatty acids, including C15:0, were associated with lower levels of liver fat.
4) Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. C15:0 promotes glucose uptake in muscle cells and improves insulin sensitivity without affecting insulin-dependent pathways.
5) Cellular health and longevity. Dr. Venn-Watson points out the potential of C15:0 to prevent cell damage and death associated with aging by promoting cell membrane stability and mitochondrial repair.
Unfortunately, industrial farming practices have altered the nutritional content of dairy and meat products, reducing the natural levels of C15:0 in these foods. Furthermore, most nutrition authorities currently do not recognize C15:0 as a nutrient. According to Dr. Venn-Watson, research conducted in human, animal, and laboratory studies indicates that most people need 100 to 300 milligrams of C15:0 daily to achieve and maintain healthy blood fatty acid levels.
Yogurt, Calcium Content per 3/4 cup (170 grams):
• Greek yogurt made with whole cow's milk: 80 to 100 milligrams
• Yogurt made with whole cow's milk: 70 to 90 milligrams
• Yogurt made with whole goat's milk: 60 to 70 milligrams
Cheese, Calcium Content per 1 ounce (28 grams):
• Swiss (Emmenthaler): 70 to 90 milligrams
• Parmesan: 70 to 90 milligrams
• Goat's milk: 65 to 85 milligrams
• Mozzarella made with cow's milk: 50 to 80 milligrams
Dairy Fats, Calcium Content per 1 tablespoon (14 grams):
A castle built on sand and with a poor foundation cannot stand the rains or floods. A castle built on rock and with a solid foundation can weather the storms of life. Mitochondria are a foundation. The Rock and Mortar used to build our Castle of Health. Just Say'n'
Doc, A Midwestern Doctor, so many others, in a Rogan Link with Dr Bush the other day have shared data, graphs to expose how decade following decade offenders as they were introduced as the Latest Greatest Thing, superior to long held traditional foods showed constant upward climb of one Chronic Dis-Ease once hard to find, to follow another . The once possible Healthy Foundation eroded by either consolidated condensed fare, (too much of a once good thing hard to refuse because of now having addictive qualities), or with synthetic fare, both health eroding "termite's" feeding Dis-Ease, not our overall health.
It's a very powerful and very real reflection, JUST. That conversation between Dr. Zach Bush and "A Midwestern Doctor" touches a sensitive and accurate nerve: the industrialization of food and medicine under the narrative of "progress."
Throughout the last century, we've seen a recurring pattern where industry creates a new product, patents it, invests millions in advertising to present it as "cleaner, more scientific, or superior" to traditional products, and decades later we discover the collateral damage to human health and the ecosystem.
The Historical Pattern: From "Progress" to Disease
Looking back, the list of examples where technology displaced traditional biological wisdom is long:
• Trans fats and margarine: They were sold for decades as the "scientific and healthy" alternative to traditional saturated fats (like butter or olive oil), only to later be discovered to be devastating for cardiovascular health.
• Refined and industrialized vegetable oils: Highly processed seed oils (soybean, corn, canola) have replaced ancestral fats. Their high proportion of oxidized omega-6 fatty acids and their thermal/chemical processing have been linked to chronic inflammatory processes.
• Ultra-processed foods and refined sugars: Designed for hyperpalatability and extended shelf life, they have displaced whole foods rich in fiber and phytonutrients, triggering the current epidemic of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.
• Agrochemicals and synthetic fertilizers: Intensive agriculture promised to feed the world, but at the cost of impoverishing the soil. By reducing the soil's microbiome, the micronutrient density of food has dropped drastically, directly impacting our own gut microbiome.
Dr. Zach Bush's Philosophy and the Holistic Approach
Dr. Zach Bush often argues precisely that: the loss of contact with natural biology and the disruption of ecosystems (both the soil and the gut microbiota) are at the root of modern chronic diseases, from autoimmune to metabolic and oncogenic.
The modern paradox: Never before have we had so much technology or so many "enriched" processed foods, and yet rates of chronic inflammatory, metabolic, and autoimmune diseases are at all-time highs.
The Solution: Back to Basics
The value of these conversations lies in reminding us of the importance of returning to our whole-food origins:
1. Prioritize real, ancestral food: Whole foods, minimally processed and dense in nutrients and natural phytochemicals (phytochemicals, antioxidants, intact matrix fiber).
2. Caring for the health of the soil and the gut: The direct connection between the diversity of the soil and the microbial diversity of our digestive tract.
3. Healthy skepticism: Evaluating the "latest innovations" of the food industry with an informed perspective, remembering that human biology has evolved over millennia adapted to nature, not to laboratory patents. This is a crucial debate for understanding why food sovereignty and nutrition based on simple, truly biodense ingredients are the best preventative tools.
nnEMF has a HUGE impact on why the cells are leaking. LED, WIFI cell phones, routers, Bluetooth everything BAD makes the calcium Ion channels leak too. This is great info and help to many I would also read Dr Jack Kruse on this topic.
Thank you, Dave, yes, Jack Kruse raises interesting questions and has helped popularize concepts such as the importance of light, circadian rhythms, and mitochondria.
Jack Kruse's "EMF" series is where he develops his hypothesis that artificial electromagnetic fields alter the structure of intracellular water, mitochondrial function, and biological signaling.
https://jackkruse.com/emf-rx-the-top-ten-emf-faqs/
EMF 7: Quantum Prometheus (one of the most recent episodes in the series). In it, he relates inflammation, intracellular water, collagen, ATP, and bioelectromagnetism from his theoretical framework.
https://jackkruse.com/emf-rx-the-top-ten-emf-faqs/
Recent podcasts compiled by Kruse
According to Kruse, artificial electromagnetic fields:
1) alter the water surrounding cellular proteins;
2) mitochondrial efficiency;
3) They modify the redox potential;
4) They interfere with circadian rhythms;
5) They increase susceptibility to chronic diseases.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4iYpZSmaY3o70J2O2ZoSXJ
https://jackkruse.com/podcasts-featuring-dr-jack-kruse/
There are several points to consider:
1) The importance of morning sunlight for synchronizing the circadian rhythm.
2) Avoiding intense blue light at night.
3) Mitochondrial health as a central element of aging.
4) Reducing unnecessary exposure when it costs nothing to do so (for example, not sleeping with your phone under your pillow). Use speakerphone or wired headphones for long calls. Turn off Wi-Fi at night if it's not inconvenient.
Science shows that nonlinear biological responses to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) involve irregular, dose- and time-dependent cellular stress. Weak or fluctuating fields can disrupt cellular equilibrium, generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) linked to neurological impairment. Activation of ion channels: Irregular opening of voltage-gated ion channels alters intracellular calcium and signaling, which can trigger stress responses. Electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS): Some patients report nonspecific symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and anxiety, attributed to exposure to low-intensity fields, which are often studied as a limbic system stress reaction. Inconsistent epidemiological data: Population studies on long-duration power lines or wireless technology showing links to cancer or immune system alterations are still being analyzed. Proposed mechanisms and links to disease.
Dr. Jack Kruse's theories challenge conventional thinking by positing health as a product of electromagnetic and magnetic interactions at the cellular level. His work underscores the importance of maintaining natural magnetic and energetic environments—through grounding, reducing exposure to electromagnetic fields, and optimizing light and water intake—to support mitochondrial function, reduce oxidative stress, and promote overall health.
While these ideas are still evolving, they highlight the profound connection between physics and biology, inviting us to reconsider how modern electromagnetic pollution might be subtly impacting our health. Recent research in circadian and mitochondrial biology suggests that these disruptions accumulate over time, contributing to fatigue, inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and accelerated aging. Reviews analyzing blue light exposure highlight its role in sleep disorders and its implications for overall health when the duration and spectrum of the light do not align with natural biological rhythms.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/27-new-papers-electromagnetic-fields-biology-health-joel-moskowitz-cuwxc (2024)
https://drclarkstore.com/blogs/news/mysteries-of-health-dr-jack-kruse-s-theories-on-magnetism-mitochondria-and-the-body-s-energy-dynamics?srsltid=AfmBOorWrAe1Grh73Bb6ZsPDSk9Dvd8vUjHSOuh2VqM-N34LEIp0iHAT
https://denversportsandholisticmedicine.com/blog/emfs-blue-light-mitochondrial-health
Along with the previously demonstrated capabilities of C15:0 to act on longevity pathways, distinctive features of aging, aging rate biomarkers, and core components of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, our results support C15:0 as an essential nutrient with activities equivalent to or greater than those of leading candidate compounds for enhancing longevity. C15:0 deficiencies (≤0.2% of total circulating fatty acids) may increase susceptibility to ferroptosis, dysmetabolic iron overload syndrome, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and NAFLD. Furthermore, evidence is provided that C15:0 supplementation can reverse the described C15:0 deficiency syndrome, including key components of ferroptosis. Given the decline in dietary intake of C15:0, especially among younger generations, comprehensive studies are needed to understand the potential magnitude of Cell Fragility Syndrome in different populations.
Serum C15:0 and C17:0 levels are significantly inversely associated with the odds of prevalent hypertension, suggesting that serum C15:0 and C17:0 levels may serve as potential biomarkers for hypertension monitoring.
1) Anti-inflammatory properties. The fatty acid C15:0 had significant anti-inflammatory effects, reducing markers such as MCP-1, a protein that attracts immune cells.
2) Improves cardiometabolic health. In a larger observational study that explored data from more than 15,000 people, higher blood levels of odd-chain fatty acids, including C15:0, were associated with lower levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, and other cardiovascular risk markers.
3) Protects liver health. An observational study of 237 children and adolescents revealed that higher dairy fat intake and higher levels of certain fatty acids, including C15:0, were associated with lower levels of liver fat.
4) Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. C15:0 promotes glucose uptake in muscle cells and improves insulin sensitivity without affecting insulin-dependent pathways.
5) Cellular health and longevity. Dr. Venn-Watson points out the potential of C15:0 to prevent cell damage and death associated with aging by promoting cell membrane stability and mitochondrial repair.
Unfortunately, industrial farming practices have altered the nutritional content of dairy and meat products, reducing the natural levels of C15:0 in these foods. Furthermore, most nutrition authorities currently do not recognize C15:0 as a nutrient. According to Dr. Venn-Watson, research conducted in human, animal, and laboratory studies indicates that most people need 100 to 300 milligrams of C15:0 daily to achieve and maintain healthy blood fatty acid levels.
Yogurt, Calcium Content per 3/4 cup (170 grams):
• Greek yogurt made with whole cow's milk: 80 to 100 milligrams
• Yogurt made with whole cow's milk: 70 to 90 milligrams
• Yogurt made with whole goat's milk: 60 to 70 milligrams
Cheese, Calcium Content per 1 ounce (28 grams):
• Swiss (Emmenthaler): 70 to 90 milligrams
• Parmesan: 70 to 90 milligrams
• Goat's milk: 65 to 85 milligrams
• Mozzarella made with cow's milk: 50 to 80 milligrams
Dairy Fats, Calcium Content per 1 tablespoon (14 grams):
• Heavy cream: 50 to 60 milligrams
• Butter: 50 to 60 milligrams
• Cream cheese: 45 to 55 milligrams milligrams
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/21/4607 (2023) .--
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-64960-y (2020).--
https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/14/7/355 (2024).--
https://pubs.rsc.org/fo/article-abstract/16/24/9344/313676/Pentadecanoic-acid-C15-0-promotes-placental (2025)
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12944-025-02640-4 (2025)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12754079/ (2025)https://keto-mojo.com/es/article/c15-fatty-acid-health-benefits/ .---
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211601X15000255?via%3Dihub .---
https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0022030223002278 .---
A castle built on sand and with a poor foundation cannot stand the rains or floods. A castle built on rock and with a solid foundation can weather the storms of life. Mitochondria are a foundation. The Rock and Mortar used to build our Castle of Health. Just Say'n'
Doc, A Midwestern Doctor, so many others, in a Rogan Link with Dr Bush the other day have shared data, graphs to expose how decade following decade offenders as they were introduced as the Latest Greatest Thing, superior to long held traditional foods showed constant upward climb of one Chronic Dis-Ease once hard to find, to follow another . The once possible Healthy Foundation eroded by either consolidated condensed fare, (too much of a once good thing hard to refuse because of now having addictive qualities), or with synthetic fare, both health eroding "termite's" feeding Dis-Ease, not our overall health.
It's a very powerful and very real reflection, JUST. That conversation between Dr. Zach Bush and "A Midwestern Doctor" touches a sensitive and accurate nerve: the industrialization of food and medicine under the narrative of "progress."
Throughout the last century, we've seen a recurring pattern where industry creates a new product, patents it, invests millions in advertising to present it as "cleaner, more scientific, or superior" to traditional products, and decades later we discover the collateral damage to human health and the ecosystem.
The Historical Pattern: From "Progress" to Disease
Looking back, the list of examples where technology displaced traditional biological wisdom is long:
• Trans fats and margarine: They were sold for decades as the "scientific and healthy" alternative to traditional saturated fats (like butter or olive oil), only to later be discovered to be devastating for cardiovascular health.
• Refined and industrialized vegetable oils: Highly processed seed oils (soybean, corn, canola) have replaced ancestral fats. Their high proportion of oxidized omega-6 fatty acids and their thermal/chemical processing have been linked to chronic inflammatory processes.
• Ultra-processed foods and refined sugars: Designed for hyperpalatability and extended shelf life, they have displaced whole foods rich in fiber and phytonutrients, triggering the current epidemic of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.
• Agrochemicals and synthetic fertilizers: Intensive agriculture promised to feed the world, but at the cost of impoverishing the soil. By reducing the soil's microbiome, the micronutrient density of food has dropped drastically, directly impacting our own gut microbiome.
Dr. Zach Bush's Philosophy and the Holistic Approach
Dr. Zach Bush often argues precisely that: the loss of contact with natural biology and the disruption of ecosystems (both the soil and the gut microbiota) are at the root of modern chronic diseases, from autoimmune to metabolic and oncogenic.
The modern paradox: Never before have we had so much technology or so many "enriched" processed foods, and yet rates of chronic inflammatory, metabolic, and autoimmune diseases are at all-time highs.
The Solution: Back to Basics
The value of these conversations lies in reminding us of the importance of returning to our whole-food origins:
1. Prioritize real, ancestral food: Whole foods, minimally processed and dense in nutrients and natural phytochemicals (phytochemicals, antioxidants, intact matrix fiber).
2. Caring for the health of the soil and the gut: The direct connection between the diversity of the soil and the microbial diversity of our digestive tract.
3. Healthy skepticism: Evaluating the "latest innovations" of the food industry with an informed perspective, remembering that human biology has evolved over millennia adapted to nature, not to laboratory patents. This is a crucial debate for understanding why food sovereignty and nutrition based on simple, truly biodense ingredients are the best preventative tools.
https://www.midwesterndoctor.com/
https://zachbushmd.com/
Nice overview Professor! Our Gut Landscape reflects the Soils Landscape. Healthy Soils create Healthy Foods, Healthy Foods create Healthy People, Healthy People create Healthy Societies. Toxic, synthetic, empty Calories create empty, toxic, synthetic, UN- Authentic People and this creates Toxic, Synthetic, Empty Societies... Just Say'n !