The Nutrient Blueprint for a Longer, Healthier Life

Nutrients are far more than supplements on a shelf—they are
life-sustaining molecules that determine how well the body ages and
resists disease. For years, their importance was overlooked because
many studies were poorly designed, failing to consider existing
nutrient levels or how vitamins and minerals work together. Strong
evidence now shows multivitamins can slow brain aging, omega-3s can
extend life expectancy, and shortages of vitamin D, magnesium, and
B12 are widespread drivers of inflammation and chronic illness.
Knowing and addressing individual deficiencies is critical, as
these nutrients power billions of chemical reactions every second
and are foundational to vitality and longevity. In this episode, I
discuss, along with Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Steve Martocci, why
nutrients are essential for a healthy body and how to choose the
highest quality supplements. Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a scientist and
health educator recognized for her leadership in aging and disease
prevention. As the founder of FoundMyFitness, she provides
evidence-based insights to a global audience through her website
and podcast. On YouTube, she engages millions in in-depth
discussions on evidence-based strategies for well-being. Dr.
Patrick’s focus areas include genetic influences in dietary
response, micronutrients, sleep, non-pharmacological approaches to
mental well-being, and the surprising and paradoxical benefits of
biological stressors such as exercise, heat, cold exposure, and
plant phytochemicals. As an associate scientist and board member at
the Fatty Acid Research Institute, she advances understanding of
omega-3 fatty acids in aging and health. Her research has been
published in high-impact journals like Nature Cell Biology,
Experimental Gerontology, and FASEB. Steve Martocci is the
co-founder and CEO of Suppco, a smart supplement tracking platform
helping people take the right supplements with confidence. After
years of struggling with his health and hitting 300 pounds, Steve
turned to functional medicine and supplements to reclaim his
well-being. That personal transformation—and the confusion he faced
along the way—inspired him to build Suppco. Suppco helps users
track what they’re taking, avoid unnecessary or low-quality
products, and personalize their supplement routine with tools like
brand TrustScores, protocol guides, and stack analysis. This
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episodes can be found here: The Nutrient Gaps That Could Be Aging
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Ones)