Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Dr. Richard Passwater is the author of more than 45 books and 500 articles on nutrition. Dr. Passwater has been WholeFoods Magazine’s science editor and author of this column since 1984. More information is available on his web site, www.drpasswater.com.

A New Supplement Brings Many Health Benefits: GG

May 24, 2022

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Hidden in plain sight is a nutrient made by the body that has been shrouded in mystery—until now. This important new supplement naturally boosts the body’s levels of coenzyme Q10, vitamin K2, and skeletal muscle proteins. Restoration to natural levels of this nutrient can protect from age-related physical decline, maintain...

Preventing Post-COVID symptoms with Pycnogenol: A new Clinical Study

September 28, 2021

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author (s) and contributor (s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. Information in this article is intended for educational and scientific purposes only. It is not intended as medical or nutritional...

The Breaking News on Fluoridation and Intelligence Shows Even More Harm. Part 2: An Interview with Paul Connett, Ph.D.

August 27, 2021

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author (s) and contributor (s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. Information in this interview is intended for educational and scientific purposes only. It is not intended as medical or nutritional advice...

Recent US Government Funded Studies Link Fluoride Exposure to IQ Loss

April 29, 2021

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Note: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author (s) and contributor (s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors of WholeFoods Magazine. Information in this interview is intended for educational and scientific purposes only. It is not intended as medical or nutritional...

Lysine Reported to Halt Coronaviruses: An Interview with Bill Sardi

March 18, 2021

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Several viruses have been proven to be stopped indirectly by the dietary essential amino acid, L-Lysine. This is because at least some viruses depend on the amino acid L-arginine to replicate, and L-Lysine has a chemical structure so similar to L-arginine that at least some viruses mistakenly incorporate L-Lysine instead...

High-Dose Vitamin C, Dr. Marik’s “MATH+” and “HAT” Protocols Continue To Save Lives

January 22, 2021

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [caption id="attachment_60631" align="alignright" width="281"] Michael E. Passwater, MT(ASCP)SBB, DLM, CSSGB(ASQ)[/caption] In October 2018, I called upon my son Michael Passwater to explain how high-dose (IV) vitamin C acts to help fight Sepsis. It is important that more physicians and lay people be aware of this proven fact, especially now.

Healthy Skin, Nails and Hair are Attractive, But More Importantly, They Indicate Overall Health: Part 4

October 22, 2020

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Silicon is essential to healthy skin, nails, joints, and hair. As discussed in Parts 1-3 with silicon expert Richard Passwater, Jr., silicon activates the genes and enzymes needed for their health. This month, we will take a look at the role of silicon in nail and hair health. Rich Passwater,...

Healthy skin is more than beauty: It indicates your total health. Part 3: How to best improve the production of your own collagen and elastin.

September 24, 2020

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Silicon is essential to healthy skin, joints, and hair, even though it doesn’t become part of their structure. As discussed in Part 1 with silicon expert Richard Passwater, Jr., silicon activates the genes and enzymes needed to produce key components of skin, joints, and hair. This month, we will take...

Healthy skin is more than beauty: It indicates your total health, Part 2

August 20, 2020

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

Last month, Richard Passwater, Jr. and I discussed the relationship between healthy skin and overall health, including bones. We also discussed the reasons why our preferred form of silicon for supplementation is choline-stabilized-orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA). [caption id="attachment_75360" align="alignright" width="231"] Richard Passwater, Jr.[/caption] Richard Passwater, Jr. has been involved with silicon...

Healthy Skin is More than Beauty: It Indicates Your Total Health.

July 23, 2020

Richard A. Passwater, Ph.D.

In my 1983 book on trace minerals, I focused on silicon and artery health (1). In atherosclerosis, the concentration of silicon in the aortic wall decreases and this decrease precedes the appearance of fat and cholesterol deposits. Silicon, in the form of orthosilicic acid (OSA), stimulates the production of glycosaminoglycans...