About Chris Masterjohn

Chris earned his PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut and gained further expertise as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Illinois. He also served as an Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College. In 2016, Chris transitioned from academia to entrepreneurship, allowing him to focus on independent research, consulting, and developing technology and educational products.

As the host of the Mastering Nutrition podcast and founder of Mitome, Chris is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of nutritional science. His work has been featured in The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss and on popular podcasts like The Drive with Peter Attia and The Genius Life with Max Lugavere. He has published works in journals such as the Journal of American Cardiology, the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, Experimental Biology and Medicine, the American Heart Journal, the Journal of Medical Food, and Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, and more.

Chris also serves on the advisory board of the Kresser Institute, is a scientific advisor to Ample, and was a founding board member of the Ancestral Health Society. Chris Masterjohn’s mission is to synthesize what we have discovered in fields related to the practical biology of human health to help individuals optimize their nutrition around their most important genetic bottlenecks, leading to improved wellness, performance, and longevity. Chris's work continues to evolve as he delves into new areas of study, constantly seeking to learn, grow, and share his findings with the world.

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