Seafood Fraud, Wild-Caught Myths, Omegas & Microplastics | James Arthur from Seatopia
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Seafood is often praised as one of the healthiest foods you can eat - but the reality is far more complicated.
In this episode of The Art of Being Well, I sit down with James Arthur, co-founder of Seatopia, to unpack what’s really happening in our oceans and on our plates. We explore why so much seafood today is contaminated with mercury, microplastics, and industrial toxins, how fish fraud has become widespread, and why common labels don’t always reflect quality or safety.
James shares how regenerative fishing prioritizes ecosystem health, transparency, and nutrient integrity - and why omega-3 benefits depend entirely on sourcing. This conversation connects ocean health, inflammation, and long-term wellness, and challenges the assumption that all seafood is inherently healthy.
A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode:
- Why most seafood labeled “healthy” is contaminated with mercury, microplastics, and industrial toxins
- The difference between wild-caught, farmed, and truly clean seafood
- How regenerative fishing protects both human health and ocean ecosystems
- Why omega-3 benefits depend on sourcing, not just the nutrient itself
- The hidden problem with fish fraud and mislabeled seafood
- How clean protein choices affect inflammation, hormones, and longevity
- Why transparency matters more than trends in nutrition
- How Seatopia is redefining seafood standards for health and sustainability
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Dr. Will Cole, DNM, IFMCP, DC is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the globe, starting one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will Cole provides a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is also the host of the popular The Art of Being Well podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting, Ketotarian, Gut Feelings, and The Inflammation Spectrum.
