The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Anti-Aging Expert on How Missing This Vitamin Is As Bad As Smoking, and What You Should Know About Creatine!
Jul 28, 2025
02:58:17
Anti-aging expert Dr Rhonda Patrick reveals how magnesium, HIIT workouts, creatine, and vitamin D can prevent disease, slow aging, and boost brain power - starting today.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a PhD biomedical scientist, expert in aging, nutrition, and metabolism, and founder of FoundMyFitness. She produces a monthly series of in-depth, science-focused podcasts exploring actionable strategies for enhancing longevity, cognitive performance, and physical health.
She explains:
Why cardiovascular fitness is the #1 predictor of lifespan
The groundbreaking science behind rejuvenating your heart by 20 years
How small daily habits can cut your risk of Alzheimer’s and cancer
The hidden link between mitochondrial health, aging, and chronic disease
00:00 Intro
02:17 My Mission to Improve People's Health
03:50 What Impact Will Rhonda's Research Have on People?
05:22 The Role of Genetics in Aging vs. Lifestyle
07:36 Lifestyle and Life Expectancy
10:06 The Future of Aging, Longevity, and Gene Therapy
15:28 Death-Related Risks of Being Sedentary
22:30 How to Improve Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness
25:45 Best Workout Routine to Improve Cardio Health
30:14 Norwegian 4x4 Training Explained
32:41 How the Body Generates Energy and Exercise Intensity
38:28 Why We Can’t Drink Lactate and the Effects of Vigorous Training
42:33 How to Reduce Cognitive Decline
47:11 What Causes Dementia and Alzheimer’s
53:09 Do Multivitamins Improve Cognitive Performance?
01:00:26 70% of the U.S. Population Is Vitamin D Deficient
01:03:12 Vitamin D Deficiency and Increased Risk of Dementia
01:14:41 How the Keto Diet Affects Life Expectancy and Healthspan
01:19:43 Exogenous Ketones and Cognitive Repair
01:24:06 Recommended Superfoods
01:26:46 Omega-3: Effects on Mental Health, Depression, and Longevity
01:32:21 Is Omega-3 Supplementation the Same as a High Omega-3 Diet?
01:41:28 Effects of Creatine on Cognitive Function
01:49:18 Link Between Cancer Outcomes and Creatine
01:50:09 Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss?
01:59:06 Fasting Windows to Achieve Autophagy
02:01:01 Intermittent Fasting: Do’s and Don’ts
02:02:19 Effects of Fasting on Sleep
02:04:49 How Soon After Training Should You Take Protein?
02:08:29 What Is Insulin Resistance?
02:10:28 Benefits of Red Light Therapy
02:11:36 Infrared vs. Traditional Saunas
02:18:41 Sauna Benefits: Reducing Stress and Improving Mood
02:22:12 What Are Microplastics and Are They Harmful?
02:27:48 The Role of Fiber in Eliminating Microplastics
02:31:43 Are There Risks to Living Near a Golf Course?
02:42:18 What Is Choline?
Follow Dr Rhonda:
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Website - https://bit.ly/4o75U1F
Weekly health newsletter - https://bit.ly/4kYsR4f
You can subscribe to Rhonda’s monthly series on YouTube and Spotify:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/4l1FZW9
Spotify: https://bit.ly/45l77Lc
You can download Rhonda's free protocol guides, here:
The Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint - https://bit.ly/44QYF6t
The Omega-3 Supplementation Guide- https://bit.ly/44Pi1sE
How to Train According to the Experts - https://bit.ly/4mbtzMm
Research Document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DOAC-Dr-Rhonda-Patrick-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf
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Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a PhD biomedical scientist, expert in aging, nutrition, and metabolism, and founder of FoundMyFitness. She produces a monthly series of in-depth, science-focused podcasts exploring actionable strategies for enhancing longevity, cognitive performance, and physical health.
She explains:
Why cardiovascular fitness is the #1 predictor of lifespan
The groundbreaking science behind rejuvenating your heart by 20 years
How small daily habits can cut your risk of Alzheimer’s and cancer
The hidden link between mitochondrial health, aging, and chronic disease
00:00 Intro
02:17 My Mission to Improve People's Health
03:50 What Impact Will Rhonda's Research Have on People?
05:22 The Role of Genetics in Aging vs. Lifestyle
07:36 Lifestyle and Life Expectancy
10:06 The Future of Aging, Longevity, and Gene Therapy
15:28 Death-Related Risks of Being Sedentary
22:30 How to Improve Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness
25:45 Best Workout Routine to Improve Cardio Health
30:14 Norwegian 4x4 Training Explained
32:41 How the Body Generates Energy and Exercise Intensity
38:28 Why We Can’t Drink Lactate and the Effects of Vigorous Training
42:33 How to Reduce Cognitive Decline
47:11 What Causes Dementia and Alzheimer’s
53:09 Do Multivitamins Improve Cognitive Performance?
01:00:26 70% of the U.S. Population Is Vitamin D Deficient
01:03:12 Vitamin D Deficiency and Increased Risk of Dementia
01:14:41 How the Keto Diet Affects Life Expectancy and Healthspan
01:19:43 Exogenous Ketones and Cognitive Repair
01:24:06 Recommended Superfoods
01:26:46 Omega-3: Effects on Mental Health, Depression, and Longevity
01:32:21 Is Omega-3 Supplementation the Same as a High Omega-3 Diet?
01:41:28 Effects of Creatine on Cognitive Function
01:49:18 Link Between Cancer Outcomes and Creatine
01:50:09 Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss?
01:59:06 Fasting Windows to Achieve Autophagy
02:01:01 Intermittent Fasting: Do’s and Don’ts
02:02:19 Effects of Fasting on Sleep
02:04:49 How Soon After Training Should You Take Protein?
02:08:29 What Is Insulin Resistance?
02:10:28 Benefits of Red Light Therapy
02:11:36 Infrared vs. Traditional Saunas
02:18:41 Sauna Benefits: Reducing Stress and Improving Mood
02:22:12 What Are Microplastics and Are They Harmful?
02:27:48 The Role of Fiber in Eliminating Microplastics
02:31:43 Are There Risks to Living Near a Golf Course?
02:42:18 What Is Choline?
Follow Dr Rhonda:
Instagram - https://bit.ly/3TYAEUD
X - https://bit.ly/3IFvCu1
Website - https://bit.ly/4o75U1F
Weekly health newsletter - https://bit.ly/4kYsR4f
You can subscribe to Rhonda’s monthly series on YouTube and Spotify:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/4l1FZW9
Spotify: https://bit.ly/45l77Lc
You can download Rhonda's free protocol guides, here:
The Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint - https://bit.ly/44QYF6t
The Omega-3 Supplementation Guide- https://bit.ly/44Pi1sE
How to Train According to the Experts - https://bit.ly/4mbtzMm
Research Document: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/DOAC-Dr-Rhonda-Patrick-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf
The Diary Of A CEO:
⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/
⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook
⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt
⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb
⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb
Sponsors:
Intuit - https://www.intuit.com/expert-careers/?cid=aud_nativly_reach_us_expertnetwork-fy25_aw_hostread-diaryofceo-na-60s_broad_audio_1x1_intuit-gtm_na_na
KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theexperienceplus.substack.com