The Dr. Hyman Show

Are You Nutrient Deficient? The Hidden Factors of Accelerated Aging | Rhonda Patrick

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Apr 2, 2025
In this discussion with Rhonda Patrick, a nutritional science expert and aging researcher, key nutrient deficiencies are unveiled. Nearly 70% of Americans lack vitamin D, detrimentally influencing longevity. Magnesium's critical role in metabolism and brain health is explored, alongside the alarming reality of our food system leaving us undernourished. Patrick urges a personalized approach to nutrition, highlighting the importance of whole foods and micronutrient balance for optimal health amid modern food challenges.
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INSIGHT

Micronutrient Importance

  • Most Americans don't eat a healthy diet.
  • The idea that vitamins and minerals just cause expensive urine is inaccurate.
ANECDOTE

Bruce Ames' Work

  • Rhonda Patrick's mentor, Bruce Ames, influenced public health by revealing carcinogens in everyday products.
  • Ames shifted to micronutrient research after a lab accident revealed folate's link to DNA damage.
INSIGHT

Triage Theory

  • The triage theory posits that the body prioritizes micronutrients for immediate survival needs over long-term health.
  • This can lead to deficiencies impacting DNA repair, even if basic functions are maintained.
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