Biography

Mindy A. Patterson, PhD, RDN is the Founder and CEO of NutriCision LLC, the parent company of Renutrin®, a science-backed prebiotic fiber supplement brand, with a recent focus on perimenopause nutrition. She also serves as an Associate Professor of Nutrition at the Texas Woman’s University (TWU) Institute of Health Sciences in Houston.

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A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and published researcher, Dr. Patterson’s work centers on how dietary patterns and functional foods — especially resistant starch — can prevent and manage obesity-related metabolic disorders. She also specializes in dietary strategies that support women in perimenopause. Her research explores how specific gut microbiome profiles respond to resistant starch and other dietary fibers, uncovering targeted strategies to optimize gut health, blood sugar balance, and inflammation.

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To date, Dr. Patterson has authored over ten peer-reviewed publications, including clinical trials on fiber and resistant starch. Her findings laid the scientific foundation for Renutrin®, a next-generation prebiotic supplement designed to support metabolic health and longevity - especially during perimenopause - through gut microbiome modulation.

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Dr. Patterson serves on the Editorial Board for Nutrition Research and was recognized as a Houston Role Model at the Women in the Fast Lane of STEAM in 2023. Her expertise has been featured in leading media outlets including Women’s Health, New Scientist Magazine, Nature Research, Houston Chronicle, The New York Times, National Geographic, and NPR.

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Dr. Patterson is also a frequent guest on podcasts such as Science Genies, Exam Room Nutrition, and I Heart My Life, where she shares insights on nutrition, gut health, and entrepreneurship.

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Her full list of publications and presentations can be found here.