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  <title>#212 Phytoplankton: Superfood Of The Sea with Mark Pages</title>
  <description>Phytality founder Mark Pages, joins Mason for an illuminating conversation around the profound health promoting benefits of marine phytoplankton and other plant based sources of omega-3. The pair discuss&amp;amp;nbsp;the history and resurgence of&amp;amp;nbsp;marine phytoplankton as a life giving superfood, its primordial origins, and its potential as a sustainable dietary replacement for other more commercialised, processed and anti-environment sources such as those derived from fish and krill oils. Mark and Mason cover the controversy surrounding marine phytoplankton and the importance of ensuring its purity and quality.&amp;amp;nbsp;Mark breaks down the manufacturing processes used at Phytality to ensure the finished product is both highly bioavailable and nutritionally rich. Emphasizing the vital need for a balanced intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, especially when aiming to reduce inflammation and support cardiovascular health. Mark draws our attention to the potential risks of consuming excess dietary omega-6, highlighting the importance of mindful choices for overall well-being.  The antioxidant properties of phytoplankton are also spoken to, particularly the benefits of zeaxanthin and lutein, and their impact on eye health. With an overall emphasis on&amp;amp;nbsp;the necessity for high-quality, bioavailable sources of omega-3 in the daily diet.  An incredibly informative chat today. &amp;amp;nbsp; Mark &amp;amp;amp; Mason discuss: - The history and resurgence of marine phytoplankton as a superfood. - The primordial origins of marine phytoplankton. - The health benefits of marine phytoplankton. - The importance of purity and quality when sourcing phytoplankton. - Phytoplankton, plant protein&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;amp; nutrient bioavailability. - The importance of maintaining a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio when consuming omega rich foods. &amp;amp;nbsp; Resource guide Guest Links Phytality Website website Phytality&amp;amp;nbsp;Instagram Phytality&amp;amp;nbsp;LinkedIn  Mentioned In This Episode Phytoplankton Introduction from Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionMarine Planktonic Cyanobacteria OriginWorld’s Biggest Oxygen Producers Living in Swirling Ocean Waters&amp;amp;nbsp;Study: Appearance of Fatty Acids In Human PlasmaStudy:&amp;amp;nbsp;Maintaining Low Omega-6/Omega-3 Ratio for Reducing the Risk of Autoimmune Diseases, Asthma, and AllergiesStudy:&amp;amp;nbsp;Benefits of Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Human Health: An Update for 2021What Impacts The Conversion of Alpha-linolenicacid (ALA) To DHA and EPA? How Industrial Agriculture Affects Our SoilPhytality Phytoplankton Growing ProcessPhytality Production FacilitiesThe Biochemistry Of Fats YoutubeRhonda Patrick On The Benefits of Omega-3sSuperfoods Book, David Avocado Wolfe Related Podcasts A Plant Based Approach That Works with James Newbury &amp;amp;amp; Matt Legge (EP#187) Connect With Us SuperFeast InstagramSuperFeast FacebookSuperFeast TikTok SuperFeast Online Education &amp;amp;nbsp; Check Out The Transcript Below:  https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/phytoplankton-superfood-of-the-sea-with-mark-pages-ep-212 &amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; </description>
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