Dr. Rhonda Patrick, PhD

Rhonda Patrick, PhD, is a biomedical scientist specialising in nutrition at FoundMyFitness in California, United States, known above all for micronutrients, ageing and nutritional biochemistry. She is appointed as Biomedical scientist, co-founder and host of FoundMyFitness.

Work in this area concentrates on micronutrient status and long-term health; vitamin D, omega-3 fats and sulforaphane; and heat and cold exposure and stress response pathways.

Nutrition scientists design and run the studies that establish how food affects health, from laboratory work on single nutrients to trials and cohorts involving thousands of people. The work of Dr. Rhonda Patrick sits in micronutrients, ageing and nutritional biochemistry.

Quick Reference For Dr. Rhonda Patrick

• Full Name And Credentials: Rhonda Patrick, PhD
• Profession: Biomedical scientist specialising in nutrition
• Field Of Focus: Micronutrients, ageing and nutritional biochemistry
• Current Position: Biomedical scientist, co-founder and host of FoundMyFitness
• Institution: FoundMyFitness
• Location: California, United States
• Sees Patients: No, this specialist works in research and education

Training Pathway Of Dr. Rhonda Patrick

The qualifications below are drawn from the institutional, professional body and publisher sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Doctorate: PhD in biomedical science, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, with graduate research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on mitochondrial metabolism, apoptosis and cancer
• Fellowship: Postdoctoral research on nutrition and ageing, including work in the laboratory of the biochemist Bruce Ames

Fields Dr. Rhonda Patrick Works In

Published professional sources describe the work of Dr. Rhonda Patrick as centred on:

• Micronutrient status and long-term health
• Vitamin D, omega-3 fats and sulforaphane
• Heat and cold exposure and stress response pathways
• Mitochondrial metabolism and ageing
• Translating nutrition research for the public

Academic Leadership Of Dr. Rhonda Patrick

• Co-founder and Chief Executive of FoundMyFitness, a science communication platform on nutrition, ageing and health
• Host of The Dr. Rhonda Patrick Show podcast
• Publishes research summaries, interviews and science digests for a general audience
• Frequent speaker at health and longevity scientific meetings

Dr. Rhonda Patrick Honours And Scholarly Impact

• Research published in journals including Nature Cell Biology, the FASEB Journal and Experimental Gerontology
• Credited by peers as an early figure in moving rigorous nutrition science into public communication
• Reaches an audience of more than two million followers across platforms

Location And Affiliation Of Dr. Rhonda Patrick

FoundMyFitness

California, United States. This is an academic and research base rather than a patient clinic. Enquiries about research, teaching or media are handled by the institution rather than by this directory.

About Micronutrients And Healthy Ageing As A Field

Research on nutrition and longevity asks whether dietary patterns, meal timing and periods of fasting can slow the biological processes of ageing rather than only preventing specific diseases. Laboratory work points to nutrient sensing pathways inside cells that respond to how much and how often we eat. Human evidence is younger and more limited, and fasting approaches are not suitable for everyone, particularly during pregnancy, in older frail adults or alongside diabetes medication.

Subspecialty Colleagues Of Dr. Rhonda Patrick

If you are comparing specialists, these profiles cover closely related areas of nutrition:

• Dr. Valter Longo, nutrition and longevity at University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
• Dr. Federica Amati, personalised and clinical nutrition at ZOE, Imperial College London and King’s College London
• Dr. Kevin Whelan, gastrointestinal dietetics at King’s College London
• Dr. Sarah Berry, personalised nutrition science at King’s College London and ZOE

Browse the full dietitian and nutritionist directory for more specialists.

Contacting Dr. Rhonda Patrick For Research Or Media Enquiries

This specialist does not offer individual consultations. Dr. Rhonda Patrick works in research, teaching and public health nutrition. Research, teaching and media enquiries go to FoundMyFitness directly. For personal dietary advice, see a dietitian or nutritionist registered in your own country, or use the enquiry button on this page and we will point you towards a practising specialist in the directory.

Questions Readers Ask About Dr. Rhonda Patrick

Where is Dr. Rhonda Patrick based?

Dr. Rhonda Patrick works at FoundMyFitness in California, United States.

Does Dr. Rhonda Patrick see patients?

No. Dr. Rhonda Patrick works in research, teaching and public health rather than individual consultations, and does not offer private appointments. For one to one dietary advice, see a registered dietitian or nutritionist licensed in your own country.

What did Dr. Rhonda Patrick study?

PhD in biomedical science, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, with graduate research at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on mitochondrial metabolism, apoptosis and cancer. Full training details appear in the education section above.

What are the qualifications of Dr. Rhonda Patrick?

Rhonda Patrick, PhD. Full credentials are listed above.

What position does Dr. Rhonda Patrick hold?

Dr. Rhonda Patrick is Biomedical scientist, co-founder and host of FoundMyFitness, based at FoundMyFitness.

What is Micronutrients And Healthy Ageing?

Micronutrients And Healthy Ageing is the area of nutrition science concerned with micronutrients, ageing and nutritional biochemistry. Specialists working in it, including Dr. Rhonda Patrick, study how diet relates to health and translate those findings into guidance.

Verified Sources For Dr. Rhonda Patrick

• FoundMyFitness, about the founder
• University of Tennessee Health Science Center
• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Accuracy And Review Of This Dr. Rhonda Patrick Profile

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including university faculty pages, professional register and society records, journal author statements and publisher biographies. Qualifications, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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How To Use The Information About Dr. Rhonda Patrick

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