Fatty 15 The Longevity Molecule You Haven’t Heard Of — Until Now : C15:0 (Fatty15): A Game-Changer in Healthy Aging and Cellular Vitality
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- Aug 5
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As a Functional Medicine provider, I’m always on the lookout for innovative, evidence-backed ways to support healthier aging, metabolic balance, and long-term wellness. One such discovery was this molecule, at the Longevity Fest in Vegas December 2024, and it got me very excited!
Discovered nearly a century ago and now brought back into the spotlight, C15:0 (pentadecanoic acid) is a healthy, odd-chain saturated fatty acid that’s showing powerful potential to:
Repair mitochondria and boost cellular energy and efficiency
Support 36+ cellular activities related to metabolic, cardiovascular, liver, red blood cell, immune, and cognitive health
Protect brain cells and reduce lipid peroxidation
Activate AMPK and AKT, key pathways for blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity
Stimulate PPAR-α receptors, the “master regulators” of metabolism
Lower pro-inflammatory cytokines, supporting liver and organ health
Promote stronger, more resilient cells—crucial for anti-aging and slows biological aging!!!!
Support dopamine and endocrine balance for improved mood, focus, and sleep
Balance immune reactivity for whole-body resilience
Protect the endocannabinoids by blocking FAAH, the enzyme that breaks them down
Protects against oxidation and free radicals
Creates stability and cellular resiliency
Even more compelling: Fatty15 has a surprising connection to dolphins! Research into the health of U.S. Navy dolphins played a key role in the discovery and understanding of C15:0. Veterinary epidemiologist Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson and her team studied dolphins in the Navy’s Marine Mammal Program. They observed that some older dolphins experienced age-related conditions similar to humans, like high cholesterol and fatty liver disease, while others did not. Through their research, including analyzing dolphin blood samples and diets, the team identified C15:0 as a key factor in the health of the aging dolphins. Dolphins with higher levels of C15:0 were found to be healthier and longer lifespans!
Inspired by Dr. Venn-Watson’s research, she co-founded Seraphina Therapeutics and developed Fatty15, a purified form of C15:0
Check out this YouTube link for an interview with Dr. Venn-Watson
Here are what other’s are saying
Dr. Mark Hyman "A groundbreaking, once-in-century discovery that changes how we can age for the better."
Dr. Nicholas Schork, Leader at the National Institute of Health’s Longevity Consortium "The breadth of evidence for its health benefits is what makes C15:0 so compelling. Very few, if any, candidate geroprotectors have been subjected to the same level of rigor in a wide variety of settings."
Why Supplement?
Trace amounts of C15:0 occur naturally in full-fat dairy and some fish, but modern diets often fall short. Australian Grass Fed Beef or Lamb have highest C15:0 levels naturally. Inulin Fiber, Akkermansia helps our microbiome in the gut make C15:0 too. Because it’s an Essential Fatty acid, we don’t make it, so we need to intake it through diet or supplementation. Fatty15 offers a pure, vegan-friendly, sustainable way to support optimal levels—without excess dietary fat. If you are a strict Vegan, you will be deficient and will need to supplement.
Dosing: Most patients take 200-300mg (2–3 capsules) per day (based on clinical trials) but start at ½ -1 cap to slowly increase your dosing to replenish C15:0 levels. You may feel better in as quickly as 2 weeks!
In our clinic, we often recommend getting baseline metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory labs, then start the C15:0 supplement regimen and repeat labs at 6 months. It’s critical to be consistent for 6 months to bring up your C15:0 levels and then to track your progress with biomarkers/labs!
Fatty C15:0 is remarkably safe with no found toxicity threshold
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To learn more for a deeper dive into the science, check out the book “The Longevity Nutrient” by Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson (Simon & Schuster).
Curious whether C15:0 fits your wellness goals?
Call BIH so that we can help you Personalize Your Plan!
As always, I’m committed to guiding you using the latest breakthroughs in Functional Medicine and longevity science. To your healthy lifespan, Carrie Ballas
Resources
C15:0 and endocannabinoids “Aging-Associated Amyloid-B Plaques and Neuroinflammation in Bottlenose Dolphins and Novel Cognitive Health-supporting Roles of Pentadecanoic Acid (C15:0)
BookThe Longevity Nutrient: The unexpected fat that holds the key to healthy aging
