Dr. Rhonda Patrick
PhD -- Biomedical Science and Science Communication
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Why We Cite This Expert
Most-cited science communicator on nutrition and longevity topics; bridges peer-reviewed research and a mass audience in a way that has made her work the entry point for millions of readers interested in the intersection of nutrition, aging biology, and mitochondrial health.
Biography
Dr. Rhonda Patrick holds a PhD in biomedical science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where her research focused on the role of DNA damage and cellular dysfunction in aging. She is the co-founder of FoundMyFitness, the science-communication platform through which she interprets peer-reviewed research for a general audience.
Her work synthesizes research on omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, sauna and cold exposure, time-restricted eating, and micronutrient sufficiency -- bridging the gap between primary literature and practical nutritional guidance. She is an Associate Scientist at the Fatty Acid Research Institute.
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