Related Episodes for The Evidence Behind Four Supplements Rhonda Patrick Takes

“Dr. Patrick explains that she uses zinc lozenges only during exposure or the earliest signs of illness, often totaling roughly 80 to 100 milligrams per day for a short period. Small randomized zinc-acetate lozenge trials have produced mixed results, with one reporting a shorter cold and another finding no faster recovery with more adverse effects.”

“Dr. Patrick uses 4,000 IU of vitamin D as a reference point, which is also the adult tolerable upper intake level, and takes 250 milligrams of supplemental magnesium as her personal dose while emphasizing magnesium-rich foods.”

“Magnesium supports hundreds of enzyme reactions involved in functions such as energy metabolism and DNA repair, and foods including leafy greens, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains can help close common intake gaps.”

“Melatonin appears in the comparison as a personal, goal-specific choice rather than a universal nightly supplement. Dr. Patrick also discusses glycine, collagen, myo-inositol, and other non-overlapping items with different levels of evidence.”

“Independent finished-product testing can verify identity and selected contaminants, while diet, laboratory results, medicines, kidney health, age, and life stage can guide decisions about iron, vitamin D, omega-3, and magnesium.”

“A second randomized trial found that a single vitamin D3 dose taken with food increased vitamin D status, with a larger rise when the meal contained at least 15 grams of fat. These findings support taking vitamin D with a meal that contains some fat.”

“Dr. van Loon sees useful research questions in skin, joints, and recovery after orthopedic surgery, but he keeps those possibilities separate from established muscle-building effects.”

“A pooled analysis estimated effects of about 0.07 standard deviation for global cognition and 0.06 for episodic memory, providing evidence that a standard multivitamin can support selected cognitive outcomes in some older adults.”

“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.”