Related Episodes for How a Daily Multivitamin Affected Cognition and Epigenetic Aging

“Dr. Patrick also discusses vitamin D and potassium as nutrients that are commonly worth assessing. Vitamin D status varies with sun exposure, diet, skin pigmentation, age, and body composition, while potassium-rich foods help support blood-pressure regulation.”

“In a small randomized crossover trial, a single high dose of creatine improved selected cognitive outcomes during acute sleep deprivation, adding context for her interest in higher doses during travel or sleep loss.”

“In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on The School of Greatness, she explains how she narrows a long supplement routine to three priorities: marine omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and sulforaphane.”

“In this member Q&A clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick identifies five supplements she prioritizes when budget and simplicity matter: omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, a multivitamin, sulforaphane, and magnesium.”

“In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on Huberman Lab, she explains the evidence behind several supplements in her routine. In the COSMOS trial program, a standard daily multivitamin produced a small average benefit in global cognition and episodic memory among older adults over two to three years.”

“A small one-year randomized trial in older adults appeared to buffer decline on a verbal-learning task and increased activation in selected frontal regions; the result needs replication and does not establish broad cognitive enhancement.”

“Recommended total intake is 400 IU per day during infancy and 600 IU after age one, with supplementation useful when fortified formula or foods do not provide enough or when a clinician identifies increased risk. Low-mercury seafood provides EPA and DHA directly.”

“Lutein and zeaxanthin also have evidence in age-related eye disease, although the AREDS2 trial did not find an additional reduction in progression to advanced macular degeneration in its primary comparison. Magnesium and creatine address different needs.”

“In a previous episode, entitled "Maximizing Your Mitochondria with Magnesium," we learned that 45% of the US population is deficient in magnesium and the important role magnesium plays in mitochondrial function and how this relates to exercise performance by ensuring your muscle cells have the highest oxidative capacity (ability to produce ATP or "energy") possible.”

“Dr. Brooks's exact practice of waking 96 minutes before dawn comes from the Vedic concept of Brahma Muhurta rather than a tested clinical protocol. Creatine may provide modest cognitive benefits in some settings, although results in healthy adults are mixed.”