Patrick Holford

Patrick Holford is a British nutritionist and author. He is best known for his advocacy of orthomolecular medicine, a field of alternative medicine that emphasizes the use of dietary supplements for maintaining health and treating disease.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Holford was born in the United Kingdom. He studied psychology at the University of York, where he developed an interest in the relationship between nutrition and mental health.

Career[edit | edit source]

After graduating, Holford founded the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) in 1984. The ION is a charitable and independent educational trust for the furtherance of education and research in nutrition. It is one of the few institutions in the UK offering a diploma in nutritional therapy.

Holford has written over 30 books on health and nutrition, including The Optimum Nutrition Bible, The Optimum Nutrition Cookbook and The Holford Diet. His books often discuss the impact of nutrition on health and offer guidance on how to achieve optimum health through diet and supplements.

Controversies[edit | edit source]

Holford's approach to health and nutrition has been criticized by some in the scientific and medical communities. Critics argue that his recommendations are not always based on a thorough understanding of the science of nutrition and can be misleading or potentially harmful.