Dr. James DiNicolantonio

Dr. DiNicolantonio utilizes rigorous research and clinical expertise to reveal the truth about essential minerals and heart health. His evidence-based approach empowers individuals to optimize their biology through salt, water, and vital nutrients for peak longevity and performance.

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Interests

  • Nutrition
  • Functional Medicine

Diet

  • Animal-Based
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THOUGHT LEADER DIRECTORY

Dr. James DiNicolantonio

Dr. James DiNicolantonio is a cardiovascular research scientist and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. With over a decade of experience in preventive cardiology, he has authored approximately 300 publications in medical literature and served as the Associate Editor of BMJ Open Heart for over 10 years. His research focuses on the impact of nutrition and nutraceuticals on heart health, metabolic function, and chronic disease prevention. He serves as a Cardiovascular Research Scientist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and maintains active roles as an Editorial Advisory Board Member for both Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases and the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology.

Books:

  • The Collagen Cure (2022)
  • The Obesity Fix (2022)
  • WIN: Optimize Your Performance with Nutrition and Training (2021)
  • The Mineral Fix (2021)
  • The Immunity Fix (2020)
  • The Longevity Solution (2019)
  • Superfuel (2018)
  • The Salt Fix (2017)

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy at the University at Buffalo (SUNY) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences ('10).

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