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Ilan Sobel: Democratizing the Power of Plants & the Future of Scalable Bio-Tech

SuperLife with Darin Olien

Release Date: 11/28/2025

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In this episode, Darin sits down with BioHarvest CEO Ilan Sobel, a leader who is redefining the future of plant compounds, human performance, and scalable biotech. Ilan shares the extraordinary origin story of BioHarvest’s technology, how a single scientific breakthrough is disrupting global supply chains, and why “democratizing the power of the plant kingdom” has become his life mission.

From hydration to longevity molecules to the French Paradox, Ilan reveals how his company is transforming ancient wisdom into modern, clinically validated solutions that can reach the masses.

 

 

What You’ll Learn

00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:00:32 Sponsor: Thera Sage

00:02:10 Introducing Ilan Sobel (Bio Harvest Sciences)

00:03:37 Electrolyte Solution Powered by Circulation

00:04:37 Vinia's Baseline: Sea Salt, Coconut Water, Marine Magnesium

00:05:36 The Uniqueness of Pi-Seed Resveratrol

00:06:50 Solubility and Bioavailability: Lasting 12 Hours

00:08:48 Overview of Botanical Synthesis Technology and Cell Growth

00:13:58 Vinia's Potency: 1,000 Red Grapes in a Capsule

00:15:31 Why Blood Flow is Critical for Longevity

00:17:23 Increased Blood Flow to the Brain and Mental Alertness

00:19:00 Sponsor: Our Place Cookware

00:21:35 The Abuse of Nature and the Need for Preservation

00:24:15 Overcoming Pharma's Barriers: Consistency, Low Levels, and Patents

00:28:32 Vinia as a Validation of the Technology's Power

00:30:02 Scaling Production: 137 Bioreactors

00:32:21 Scaling Comparison: Manhattan Island's Worth of Resveratrol

00:34:26 Clinical Substantiation and Solubility

00:35:14 The Mechanism: Increasing Nitric Oxide and Reducing ET-1

00:38:33 The "Vinia Difference" - When Consumers Feel the Benefits

00:40:05 Unseen Benefits: Reducing Oxidative Damage

00:41:16 Low Churn Rate and Science-Backed Commitment

00:42:52 Sponsor: Manna Vitality

00:44:46 Commitment to Mission and Customer Reviews as Fuel

00:48:01 Support for First Responders and Veterans

00:51:32 Ilan's Journey to CEO and Unlocking the Gold Mine

00:55:37 The Plan to Build a Second 100-Ton Facility

00:57:12 Democratization and Scaling: Software Economics in Biotech

01:00:21 The French Paradox and Red Wine Connection

01:01:33 Next in DTC: Olive Cells and Forbascoside for Liver Health

01:05:36 New Partnership: Creating a Super Saffron for Cognitive Health

01:13:02 Partnership with Tate & Lyle for Non-Nutritive Sweeteners

01:16:11 The Movement of Change and Legacy for Future Generations

01:18:52 Introducing the Vinia Blood Flow Hydration Stick Packs

 

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

  • Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off

  • Our Place: Toxic-free, durable cookware that supports healthy cooking. Go to their website at fromourplace.com/darin and get 35% off sitewide in their largest sale of the year.

  • Manna Vitality: Go to mannavitality.com/ and use code DARIN12 for 12% off your order.

 

 

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Key Takeaway

“Democratizing the plant kingdom isn’t just a business strategy — it’s a responsibility. If science gives us the ability to help millions of people feel better, perform better, and live longer, then we have an obligation to scale it in a way the whole world can access.”