Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a biomedical scientist and health educator renowned for translating complex scientific topics into actionable insights. She earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, conducting graduate research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital where she investigated the link between mitochondrial metabolism, apoptosis, and cancer. Her work identified that a protein critical for cell survival has two distinct mitochondrial localizations with disparate functions, linking its anti-apoptotic role to mitochondrial respiration and maintenance of mitochondrial structure. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute with Dr. Bruce Ames, studying the effects of micronutrient inadequacies on metabolism, inflammation, DNA damage, and aging.
Dr. Patrick is the founder of FoundMyFitness, a platform through which she shares evidence-based information on nutrition, aging, and disease prevention via podcasts, videos, and articles. As an associate scientist at the Fatty Acid Research Institute, she researches the role of omega-3 fatty acids in brain aging. Her research explores connections between micronutrient deficiencies, aging, and age-related diseases, with publications in journals like Nature Cell Biology and FASEB Journal. Dr. Patrick frequently discusses topics such as the impact of micronutrients on health, the benefits of hormetic stressors like heat and cold exposure, and the importance of sleep and omega-3 fatty acids. Recently, in January 2026, she discussed the importance of micronutrients for health and longevity, including the benefits of sulforaphane, omega-3 fatty acids, and Vitamin D. As of February 2026, she is a proponent of the omega-3 index test and takes supplements such as Omega-3 fish oil, magnesium, and sulforaphane.
