*** Shared with the permission of Dr. Shawn Tassone and Professor Isaac Berzin ***
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.
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