In this powerful episode, I sit down with Corinna Bellizzi — an omega-3 expert, industry pioneer, and pro-planet health advocate who’s spent over 20 years transforming essential fats. We explore resilience, health sovereignty, sustainability, and the nutrient most people are deficient in: omega-3s.
1. Corinna’s Story: Curiosity & Grit
Corinna’s career wasn’t built on luck, but on:
Insatiable curiosity
Refusing the first “no”
She shared how being told she’d “never be a runner” led her to finish the Boston Marathon, showing her belief that most people are capable of far more than they think. Her superpower? Seeing possibility where others see barriers.
2. Scaling a Tiny Omega Company
Corinna grew one of the world’s top omega-3 brands from under $1M to over $100M across 36 markets. Her approach combined sales mastery, education, science-first messaging, and sustainability advocacy. But even the best fish oil companies had ecological costs, leading her to algae — the original source of EPA and DHA.
3. Fish Oil vs. Algae
Key point: Fish don’t make omega-3s — algae does. Algae-based omegas are:
3x more bioavailable than fish oil
Free from microplastics & heavy metals
Ethical and sustainable
Part of a regenerative system that helps the planet
At Orlo Nutrition, Corinna is pioneering polar lipid omega-3s, which the body absorbs far better than fish oil or krill.
4. Signs of Deficiency
Omega-3 deficiency is common due to cooking oils, low fish intake, and nutrient-poor foods. Symptoms often hidden in “normal” struggles: brain fog, low mood, poor sleep, dry skin, inflammation, joint discomfort, cravings, hormonal imbalances, and slow recovery. Every cell needs omega-3s — without it, inflammation and cellular rigidity rise.
5. Omega-3 Index Test
The Omega-3 Index Test measures EPA & DHA in red blood cells:
Optimal: 8–12%
Average American: 3–4%
Corinna’s result: 6.37% on two Orlo softgels daily, moving to three brings her into the optimal zone. Orlo includes two Omega-3 Index Tests in the first six months.
6. Why Most Supplements Fail
Low doses, poor bioavailability, and synthetic forms mean many supplements don’t work. Corinna explains why bioavailable omegas, methylated B vitamins, and quality greens are worth it — not for biohacking, but for basic human function.
7. Investing in Health
We reframed supplement cost:
“Expensive compared to what? Prevention always costs less than correction.”
Small, consistent investments in real food + smart supplementation save money and health long-term.
8. Corinna’s Four Health Pillars
What you eat
What you drink
How you move
How you sleep
Omega-3s support cellular function, recovery, mood, hormones, sleep, and cognition. You don’t need 30 supplements — just the right few consistently.
Key Takeaways
Omega-3 deficiency is a hidden health crisis
Algae-based omegas are cleaner and more effective than fish oil
Prevention is always cheaper than treatment
Small, consistent health investments compound over time
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