Rhonda Patrick
Rhonda Patrick, PhD, is a biomedical scientist, public science educator, and the founder of FoundMyFitness specializing in aging, nutrition, and disease prevention. Her published research investigates mind-body interventions for depression, including the combination of whole-body hyperthermia and cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as the use of saunas to support healthspan. Additionally, her work examines the mechanisms of vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and phosphatidylcholine-DHA in serotonin regulation, neurodevelopmental disorders, and Alzheimer's disease prevention.
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Publications
- Treating major depressive disorder with an integrated mind-body intervention: Whole-body hyperthermia and cognitive behavioral therapy, a case report.
- A Randomized Trial Testing a Novel Mind and Body Intervention for Depression: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Whole-Body Hyperthermia (WBH).
- Feasibility and acceptability of an integrated mind-body intervention for depression: whole-body hyperthermia (WBH) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Sauna use as a lifestyle practice to extend healthspan.
- Role of phosphatidylcholine-DHA in preventing APOE4-associated Alzheimer's disease.
- Vitamin D and the omega-3 fatty acids control serotonin synthesis and action, part 2: relevance for ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and impulsive behavior.
- Vitamin D hormone regulates serotonin synthesis. Part 1: relevance for autism.