About Dr. Dave Clayton
Dr. Dave Clayton, MD: putting LIFE-CHANGING research in your hands
I’ve been bringing the latest research on fitness, nutrition and supplementation to my patients for over 20 years.
Every year the National Institutes of Health (NIH) spends billions of taxpayer dollars funding research on how to improve your health using supplements, fitness, and nutrition. Doctors don’t have the time to read it, and aren’t paid to teach it to you. That’s where I come in.
Rutgers Medical School
Boston University & Scripps Clinic
Columbia University
Bringing research to patients
Small changes can make a BIG difference
Through my research and experience as an athlete and physician, I've discovered 5 major nutrients that can correct health imbalances and reverse common diseases such as high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
I reversed my own high blood pressure and high cholesterol with these nutrients, and have spent my career helping others do it too.
The “BIG 5” ingredients for natural health
If you get these right, healthy aging is simple.
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Potassium
Replacing potassium can correct high blood pressure, preserve bone density, prevent kidney stones, and reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease.
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Fiber
Getting enough fiber improves digestion while lowering cholesterol and preventing cancer and heart disease.
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Antioxidants
Boosting antioxidants ensures that your eyes, brain heart, joints, and even prostate stay healthy at any age.
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Omega-3
Omega-3s reduce inflammation and keep your joints, brain, and heart functioning at a high level.
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Micronutrients
Minerals, phytochemicals, and trace elements keep your cells and organs working just the way they were designed, at any age.
Most people don't get enough for optimal health
Don't get enough Potassium
Don't get enough Fiber
Don't get enough Antioxidants
Don't get enough Omega-3
Don't get enough Micronutrients
My job is to help you get there and see the benefits
SHOP PMAX
Dr. Dave's PMAX formula is a unique, pH-balanced formula that delivers up to 10x the dose of other supplements, helping you easily reach the expert-recommended goal of 4,700 mg daily.
Learn more on YouTube @daveclaytonmd
Every month I put out a new video explaining how to turn back the clock and throw away medications.
Mastering Health from the Inside Out
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Straight Talk About Restoring and Enhancing Your Health
This book explains in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way exactly which disease-causing foods to eliminate from your diet, how to restore your body to health, and how to live a long life free of disease. I've spent a lifetime delving into the good and bad news about our modern-day diet, but this book cuts right through all of the confusing hype. It fully explains why certain foods must be completely eliminated from our diet and why the nutritious foods our bodies crave must be eaten daily. Food is medicine. This book is the prescription. The recipes show how to make it all work for your total health.
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Inspiring and I learned something new
I read a lot of health and nutrition books and I actually learned a lot from this one. Dr. Clayton's Mastering Your Health is a readable, well organized, and helpful book. You can incorporate his principles into any healthy diet . The book explains the how and why of healthy eating using clear language and thorough teaching of medical science without going so deep that your eyes glaze over. There are charts that make it easy to see which foods are highest in the nutrients he stresses and I printed these pages and put them on the refrigerator. The book has plenty of interesting recipes, and menu suggestions to help you plan your diet . I think the knowledge in this book is empowering and inspiring to get healthy. Plus the recipes are new to me and look good.
My story as a physician and researcher
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The diagnosis
I was only in my late thirties when I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. At the time, not only was I a practicing physician and advocate of Western medicine, but I was also an avid athlete who took pride in staying in good shape.
I knew that I was experiencing what my patients had been telling me all along—I ate right and exercised, yet here I was going to be on at least two medications before I turned 40!
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Two years of research
For two years I researched diet and nutrition, spending nights and weekends after my practice closed, to try to understand what REALLY matters when it comes to health. I was able to resolve my own health issues and throw away my medications, proving that it isn’t age or genetics, it is just knowing the right things to do.
I took my research to my practice, converting it into a hybrid fitness and nutrition center where I could work closely with my patients and help them see the same benefits I did.
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From YouTube to PMAX
I began to get invitations to speak on health topics in the San Diego community, and when COVID-19 hit, I was recruited to work with the San Diego Public Health System to help coordinate our local response.
During COVID, I began putting my research on YouTube, where my unique take on preventive health resonated with a global audience. When my viewers complained about the lack of high-quality, high-dose potassium supplements on the market, I created PMAX to fill this need.
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Training and beyond
I received my M.D. from Rutgers Medical School and trained in internal medicine at Boston University and Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA.
I have an MBA from Columbia University and have worked with the federal, state, and local governments on various projects related to population health.
When I’m not shooting my next video or performing research, I enjoy spending time in the mountains with friends and family.
For over 100 years the medical establishment has refuted the evidence that potassium is perhaps the most important determinant of healthy aging. My mission is to share with every adult the power of potassium to optimize human health.
Dave Clayton, MD
Founder of PotassiMax
Our mission
A public health gap hiding in plain sight
- Our primary mission is to raise awareness of the prevalence and health consequences of inadequate potassium intake, particularly its role in hypertension.
- We use translational science methods to move potassium research from bench to bedside and into the community.
- By integrating traditional medical education with modern communication platforms, we are building a scalable, population-level approach to behavior change.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dr. Dave Clayton?
Dr. Dave Clayton received his M.D. from Rutgers Medical School and trained in internal medicine at Boston University and Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA. He also has an MBA from Columbia University and has worked with federal, state, and local governments on projects related to population health.
Why did Dr. Dave create PMAX?
During COVID, Dr. Dave began putting his research on YouTube. When his viewers complained about the lack of high-quality, high-dose potassium supplements on the market, he created PMAX to fill this need.
What makes the PMAX formula different?
Dr. Dave’s PMAX formula is a unique, pH-balanced formula that delivers up to 10x the dose of other supplements, helping you easily reach the expert-recommended goal of 4,700 mg daily.
What are the “BIG 5” nutrients?
Potassium, fiber, antioxidants, omega-3, and micronutrients. Dr. Dave’s view is that if you get these right, healthy aging is simple.
Where can I learn more?
Every month Dr. Dave puts out a new video on YouTube at @daveclaytonmd. You can also get his 5-step nutrition system and meal plan in the free ebook, Mastering Health from the Inside Out.