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Join us as we celebrate Thorne’s 40th anniversary! Dr. Kathi Head, Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne, and host Dr. Robert Rountree discuss Thorne’s evolution and the key innovations and partnerships that made Thorne the most-trusted name in scientific wellness.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, ND, Thorne’s Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne [0:54]Formulating the Thorne way since 1984 [4:06]The problem with magnesium stearate [5:44]Refusing to use unnecessary fillers [7:10]Why Thorne uses capsules vs. tablets for superior absorption [9:06]Thorne’s partnership with Indena S.p.A. on phytosome technology for botanical extracts [11:32]The big picture: Thorne’s evolution into home testing and sports performance [15:58]Certification from NSF as a sign of Thorne’s quality [17:57]Questions from the communityAfter 40 years, is Thorne the supplement industry’s best-kept secret? How is Thorne marketing itself to wider audiences? [22:04]What is Thorne’s “No List” and how has it changed over time? [25:53]What are Thorne’s quality control measures? [27:46]What are some of the biggest challenges Thorne faces? [30:33]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Check out Kathi Head’s articles on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily online magazineThorne Leadership Reflects on 40 Years of ThorneThe Evolution of the Thorne BrandProduct Quality: Thorne's Defining CharacteristicPresenting: Thorne HealthTech, a New Era for Data-Driven WellnessQuality Through Manufacturing the Thorne WayCertification by NSF International Explained and What Certification Means For YouThe Thorne 'No List''No List': Ingredients Never Found in a Thorne ProductThorne's 'No List': What Makes These Ingredients Unacceptable?What Happens When Our 'No List' and 'Yes List' DisagreeHere's Why Your Favorite Thorne Products Are Sometimes Discontinued or Out of StockProducts mentioned in this episode: Vitamin D, Pancreatic Enzymes, Beta Alanine-SR, Gut Health Test, Whey Protein Isolate, Quercetin Phytosome, Curcumin Phytosome, Boswellia Phytosome, Green Tea Phytosome, Grape Seed Extract, Berberine, CoQ10
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In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Frank Lipman explore the topic of anxiety. Learn about the different types of anxiety, how to manage the body’s stress response through meditation, diet, and supplements, and more.
Note: This episode originally aired in July 2022. In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Frank Lipman dive deep into the topic of anxiety. Learn about the different types of anxiety, how to manage the body’s stress response through meditation, diet, and supplements, and more. If you or someone you know needs help today, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK. The call is free and confidential, and crisis workers are there 24/7 to assist you. Listen to Part 2 of our conversation here.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Anxiety: all-time high? [2:18]Gut health and anxiety [2:54]Metabolic issues and anxiety [3:26]COVID and anxiety [3:51]Types of anxiety [5:04]How anxiety manifests in the body [5:38]Managing our stress response [6:56]Anxiety and our body’s survival process [8:23]Parasympathetic nervous system [9:42]Meditation and breathing practices [10:48]Movement as a means for meditation [12:01]Other ways to meditate [12:39]Headspace app [14:06]Practical meditation [14:44]Mantra meditation [15:48]Nutrients, supplements, and anxiety [19:00]GABA and magnesium [19:11]Your gut, anxiety, and depression [19:43]L-theanine and green tea [21:00]Acupuncture and anxiety [21:59]Questions from the community [23:52]Is anxiety genetic, caused from deficiencies, a response to an environment or all of the above? [24:00]Epigenetics [25:06]Why are so many student athletes anxious? [26:39]Advice for those with panic attacks [28:25]Does low progesterone play a role in anxiety? [30:30]CBD [32:28]How should I know if I need anti-anxiety of antidepressant medication? [34:24]Is the world going to be full of shut-ins post-COVID? [36:08]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Text “HELLO” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline / 988Gut Health: The Link to Anxiety and Depression?Mayo Clinic: Improve Your Well-being – Add Biophilic Design Elements to Your Living SpaceResearch Extracts: How Men and Women Experienced Anxiety Differently During the PandemicResearch Extracts: Chocolate and Depression | Pollution and Brain Tumors | Sleep and Anxiety | Fish and WeightA Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Advice: Science-backed Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety During a CrisisAnxious or Depressed? Focus On These Micronutrient Blood LevelsThe Impact of Exercise on Mental HealthManaging Stress When Trying to ConceiveStress and Your Endocannabinoid System (ECS)From the podcast archives: All About Anxiety and Depression Part 2; Gut Check: How Your Gut Influences Whole-Body HealthSubscribe to More Content
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Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Amanda Frick took Thorne’s at-home Weight Management Test, and the results are in! Listen here or watch on YouTube to follow along as they explain how the test works, what it measures, and how to interpret their personal test results for better health.
Watch Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results.During this episode you’ll learn about:
Thorne’s Weight Management Test: What is it? [1:33]Different collection processes for men and women [03:10]Tips for the finger prick and blood spot collection step [4:19]Tips for the saliva sample collection step [5:14]Who may benefit from Thorne’s Weight Management Test? What hormones does it measure? [7:20]How follow-up testing can support weight management goals [10:18]What patients taking weight-loss drugs may learn from Thorne’s at-home tests [11:19]Amanda Frick’s Weight Management Test results and analysis [14:44]Low progesterone meaning [17:01]DHEA hormone levels [19:26]Cortisol, hemoglobin A1C, and vitamin D measurements [21:33]Frick’s diet, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations [26:47]Robert Rountree’s Weight Management Test results and analysis [30:53]High cortisol levels and difficulty falling asleep [35:02]Weight management diet recommendations [38:33]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Watch Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results.Five Strategies for Healthy Weight ManagementAt-Home Weight Management Test10 Tips for a Summer Weight Management ProgramCan a Probiotic Help You with Weight Management?Mayo Clinic: Manage Your Weight with Mindful EatingStress and Weight Gain: What’s the Connection?20 Surprising Things that Can Affect Your Weight8 Questions About Menopause: Everything You Need to KnowMeet the Sex Hormones and Their Role in Your HealthUnderstanding High Cortisol Levels: Symptoms, Causes, and RegulationWhat is a Modified Mediterranean Diet?Preventing Metabolic Syndrome with Diet: What the Research Tells UsWhat is the Ketogenic Diet?Fish Oil Frequently Asked QuestionsFrom the podcast archives:Thorne’s At-Home Health Test Demonstration Series with Dr. Amanda FrickHow the Stress Test Works: Results and InsightsThe Thyroid Test: What to Expect and How It WorksWhat Do My Sleep Test Results Mean?How to Digest Your Gut Health Test ResultsWeight Management SeriesEpisode 1: DietEpisode 2: ExerciseEpisode 3: LifestyleEpisode 4: SupplementsEpisode 5: Listener’s QuestionsProducts mentioned in this episode: Weight Management Test, Weight Management Bundle, Meta-Balance™, Phosphatidylserine (formerly Iso-Phos), FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Super EPA, Crucera-SGS®
Other health test kits from Thorne: Biological Age Health Panel, Vitamin D Test, Stress Test, Thyroid Test
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Note: This episode originally aired in June 2021.
There’s no magic pill or quick-fix diet for weight loss. Rather, maintaining healthy weight comes from a series of healthy lifestyle changes one makes that create meaningful and lasting change. In this episode of The Thorne Podcast, Drs. Frank Lipman and Robert Rountree explain the science effective of weight management, including underlying causes, weight management strategies, supplements, and common weight loss myths.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
1. Weight management introduction [2:00]
· Unhealthy diets [2:35]
· Hormonal response to foods [2:44]
2. Lifestyle diets [3:14]
· Paleo [3:19]
· Low-carb [3:40]
3. Weight and lifestyle factors [4:00]
· Cortisol and weight [4:15]
4. Creating a lifestyle around healthy weight [5:00]
5. Intermittent Fasting [6:27]
· How many hours to fast [6:59]
· Calorie restriction and stress [8:00]
6. Hormesis or hormetic stress [8:35]
· Stimulating metabolism [10:30]
7. Microbiome and weight [12:05]
· Can altered microbiome cause weight gain? [13:28]
· Ingredients that alter our microbes [13:36]
8. Weight management and supplements [14:00]
· Berberine [14:27]
· Green tea [15:05]
9. Weight gain is your body telling you something is not working [15:20]
· Diet, stress, and other causes [15:30]
10. Mainstream weight loss: too much focus on calories in / calories out [16:20]
11. Detoxification [16:45]
· Supporting the body’s detox system [18:34]
· Supplements and detoxification [18:43]
12. Questions from the community [20:48]
· Why do contestants on “The Biggest Loser” regain their weight after the competition? [20:51]
· How can I support healthy metabolism? [23:29]
· Are all overweight people diabetic? [25:25]
· Weight stigma and healthcare providers [27:08]
· Weight and thyroid [28:18]
· Are popular diets safe? Many look like eating disorders? [30:02]
· How can I improve my health regardless of weight? [32:03]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Five Strategies for Healthy Weight Management The Six Best Supplements for Healthy Weight According to a Registered Dietician At-Home Weight Management Test 10 Tips for a Summer Weight Management Program Can a Probiotic Help You with Weight Management? Manage Your Weight with Mindful Eating Stress and Weight Gain: What’s the Connection? Weight Management Tips While Working from Home 20 Surprising Things that Can Affect Your Weight How Does Your Weight Affect Your Immune Health? Is Intermittent Fasting Right For You? Thorne’s Weight Management Program Wellness Guide From the podcast archives: Weight Management Series – Episode 1: Diet, Episode 2: Exercise, Episode 3: Lifestyle, Episode 4: Supplements, Episode 5: Listener’s Questions; What's Wrong With the Standard American DietProducts related to this episode: Weight Management Test
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Note: This episode originally aired in January 2023.
Tune in this week as special guest, Dr. Leroy Hood, an accomplished scientist best known for his integral work on the Human Genome Project, discusses data-driven analysis of chronic diseases and how our genomes may be able to provide individualized health recommendations in the future.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
1. Dr. Leroy “Lee” Hood, MD, PhD, a world-renowned scientist in human genomics, cancer research, Alzheimer’s research, co-founder of the Institute of Systems Biology (ISB), and whose research allowed for the completion of the Human Genome Project [0:50]
2. Dr. Hood’s personal life and early scientific background [1:27]
3. Dr. Hood’s famous Caltech professors and what they taught him [7:03]
4. The systems biology approach of applying data taken over time to the body’s networks [9:33]
5. Using a digital twin system to forecast Alzheimer’s disease and make recommendations [13:25]
6. How blood samples taken years before a disease diagnosis present an opportunity [16:44]
7. What’s the future of DNA sequencing for disease susceptibility? [19:31]
8. Questions from the community [24:02]
How did the Human Genome Project change the everyday person’s life? [24:09]Is cancer becoming more common, or are we getting better at detecting it? [27:49] Could the CRISPR technique/ genome engineering help extend the human lifespan? [31:49]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about Dr. Hood’s work at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) The Age of Scientific Wellness – How to Reshape the Future of Personalized Medicine with Data and Artificial Intelligence The AI Revolution in Personalized Health Care, with Nathan Price, Chief Scientific Officer Three Science-Backed Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Dementia Risk How Chronic Inflammation Contributes to Disease and What You Can Do About It Mayo Clinic: Exploring the Connections Between the Microbiome, Health, and Disease How Plant Based Foods Help Fight Cancer Eight Nutrients for Brain Health Our Newest Health Panels – Advanced and Essential Data from a Basic Blood Draw What Can a Microbiome Test Tell You That a Genetic Test Can’t? Will Exercise Extend Your Lifespan? From the podcast archives: How to Solve an Age-Old Problem, with Dr. Lee Hood, Using AI to Advance Scientific WellnessProducts mentioned in this episode: Advanced Health Panel, Biological Age Health Panel, Essential Health Panel
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Mushrooms – they’re not just a pizza topping! From shiitake and reishi to turkey tail and cordyceps, fungi have a variety of benefits. Jeff Chilton of Nammex talks about the nutrient profile of his favorite mushrooms and how to choose the best mushroom supplements.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Jeff Chilton, founder of Nammex mushroom extracts [1:36]Mushrooms as food vs. mushrooms as medicine [4:27]Eastern traditions of culinary and medicinal mushrooms [6:51]Beta-glucans and other dietary properties of mushrooms [8:28]What is a mushroom? How do mushrooms grown? [11:44]Are all mushroom extracts produced the same? [14:20]How are mushroom supplements regulated by the FDA? [16:42]Why are some medicinal mushrooms so expensive? [21:36]Wildcraft vs. cultivated mushrooms [25:29]Questions from the communityWhat should a consumer look for when choosing a mushroom-based supplement? [30:06]Which mushrooms are best for the immune system? [31:06]How are mushrooms cultivated? Is mushroom cultivation sustainable? [33:42]With so many medicinal mushroom types out there, what’s the best mushroom to try first? [41:22]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about Jeff Chilton’s work at com and at RealMushrooms.comMedicinal Mushrooms – Immune Support and a Lot MoreHow Mushrooms Benefit Athletic Performance and Optimal WellnessMeet the Greens, from Ashwagandha to Zinc: Mushrooms, Antioxidants, and MoreWhat Are Adaptogens and Why Should You Care?Meet the Botanicals in Pre-Workout EliteResearch Extracts: Lion’s Mane Mushroom for Cognitive and Stress SupportFrom the podcast archives: Food as Medicine, with Trifecta's Greg ConnollyProducts mentioned in this episode: Myco-Immune, Daily Greens Plus, Pre-Workout Elite, VeganPro Complex® – Chocolate, VeganPro Complex® – Vanilla
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Note: This episode originally aired in October 2022.
Dr. Chris Mason, professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, as he tells the story of his collaboration with NASA on the famous Twins Study and its implications for the future of human health, genetics, and interplanetary travel.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
1. Dr. Chris Mason, professor of Physiology and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine [00:00:53]
2. Dr. Mason’s first research mission with NASA [3:48]
How space and gravity affected astronaut Scott Kelly [4:28] What is genetic malleability? [8:54]3. How many genes do humans have? [10:14]
The cost to test a whole genome [12:39]4. Thorne’s Biological Age Test, modifying your own genetic expression with lifestyle changes [16:01]
5. Concern over the scientific possibility of altering genetic expression with technology [18:52]
6. Questions from the community [23:38]
How sterile are the inside of spaceships, and is there such thing as being “too clean” for astronauts? [23:45] Is space itself sterile? [26:03] What TV show most accurately depicts life in space? Space nutrition? [27:11] Do people age at different rates because they’re in space, and can supplements impact how people age? [29:51] When are humans going to Mars, and how will we get our nutrition there? [34:24] What has the space program taught us about the value of supplements? Do astronauts take them now? [35:46] Are astronauts getting less nutrition from the dehydrated foods they eat? [36:53] Will humans find a mineral in space that could someday be used for human health? [38:07] Is there intelligent life out in space? [39:27]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
GENCODE One Giant Leap: What Space Travel Has Taught Us About Health on Earth Research Extracts: NASA’s Twins Study | PCOS and Microbiome | Blueberries for Pain Reduction How Does Thorne’s Biological Age Test Work? What’s Your Actual Age? Chronological vs. Biological Age Assess Your Biological Age With Thorne's Biological Age Health Panel Why It’s Important to Take Methylate While Taking Nicotinamide Riboside What Can a Microbiome Test Tell You That a Genetic Test Can’t? From the podcast archive: Onegevity with Joel Dudley and Chris Mason What You’ll Learn From Biological Age Testing How to Solve an Age-Old Problem, with Dr. Lee HoodProducts mentioned in this episode: Biological Age Health Panel, FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Prebiotic +, Niacel® 400, Gut Health Test with Microbiome Wipe
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What unique health needs do video game players have? We talk to Team Liquid’s Tanner Curtis, aka 7Teen, and Brian Canavan, aka BSJ, who share tips for coaching the esports athlete and explain how they're challenging stereotypes of health and wellness in the gaming world.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Tanner “7Teen” Curtis and Brian “BSJ” Canavan, from Team Liquid [1:12]Tanner Curtis’ journey from the Air Force to coaching online gamers [1:50]Brian Canavan, engineering student-turned-professional streamer [4:02]The role of nutrition for esports athletes and video game players [7:33]3 pillars of a video gamer’s health: Movement, sunlight, hydration [11:35]How to train gamers to listen to their bodies [13:34]How to coach video games: Focus on the person, not the player [17:00]Healthy habits for video game players and what supplements gamers should take [20:32]Questions from the communityHow old is too old to be a gamer? [27:11]How do you separate gaming-as-hobby from gaming-as-work? [29:15]Can you be healthy and be a gamer? [33:51]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Learn more at Thorne’s partnership with Team Liquid.Visit Team Liquid.com or follow Team Liquid on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.Connect with Tanner “7Teen” Curtis, senior performance coach for Team Liquid, on Instagram and Twitter.Connect with Brian “BSJ” Canavan, streamer analyst coach for Team Liquid, on Twitch, YouTube and Twitter.Brain Games: A Primer On Nutrition And Supplementation For Esports AthletesThorne and Team Liquid Announce Partnership for EsportsCommon Hydration Mistakes You Might Be MakingSoaking Up the Sun: Should You Supplement Vitamin D Year-Round?Lights Out! 5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Sleep QualityWhat is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Me?From the podcast archives: The Gamer's Diet, with Dietitian Casey ThomasProducts mentioned in this episode: Sleep +, Thorne Protein Powders, Vitamin D; at-home health test kits from Thorne – Vitamin D Test, Sleep Test.
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Can subscription meal delivery services change how we think about health care? Greg Connolly, CEO and founder of Trifecta, joins the podcast to discuss how to rethink the food supply chain, tips for helping kids choose better foods, and why prescription food may be the future of medicine.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Greg Connolly, founder and CEO of Trifecta, a health-focused meal delivery service [1:31] Why is unhealthy eating so common in the U.S.? [4:19] The 3 big obstacles to healthy eating: [7:04] What is the best diet plan? [8:18] “Skip the kid’s menu”: How to improve taste preference and help kids choose healthy food [13:21] Trifecta’s tricks for flavorful meals built on macros [16:12] Recipe R&D and the Trifecta test kitchen [17:47] Food logistics: How Trifecta capitalizes on food supply chains to deliver fresh meals [21:50] Questions from the communityDoes Trifecta align with the Mediterranean diet? [25:12]Why should someone use a meal delivery service like Trifecta? [27:25]What is meant by “food is medicine”? Should doctors prescribe food to people who are sick? [32:37]How does Trifecta personalize its meal delivery service? [37:50]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Learn more at TrifectaNutrition.com or follow Trifecta on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. For 50% off your first order from Trifecta, use code THORNE50. Connect with Greg Connolly on Instagram. Thorne Partners with Trifecta: Personalized Nutrition Just Got Tastier Why We Should Rethink The Western Diet Picky Eater? How to Add Vegetables to Your Child's Diet What is a Modified Mediterranean Diet? 9 Must-Try Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Recipes for a Mediterranean Diet What is the Ketogenic Diet? Reformulate Your Regimen: Nutrients for a Ketogenic Diet The Benefits and Drawbacks of the Keto Diet and Paleo Diet Your Guide to Several of Today’s Most Popular Diets The Six Best Supplements for Healthy Weight According to a Registered Dietician From the podcast archives: What's Wrong with the Standard American Diet; Performance Cooking with Trifecta's Chef Mario; The Gamer's Diet, with Dietitian Casey Thomas Visit thorne.health/pod to fill out a quick survey about the podcast!Subscribe to More Content
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Note: This episode originally aired in January 2022.
The Standard American Diet (or SAD) is one that’s typically high in unhealthy carbs, sugars, and fats – while also deficient in many important micronutrients. Discover healthy alternatives to the SAD diet, along with some strategies for making healthy eating choices around the holidays.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
What is the Standard American Diet? (SAD) [2:17] High in refined carbs, unhealthy fats, sugars [2:34] How the SAD diet become standard [3:03] Views on fat [5:30] The changing views on sugar [6:47] Low fat led to high carb/sugar [8:43] Healthier alternatives to SAD diet [10:00] Mediterranean diet [10:30] Whole foods diet [11:18] Eating around the holidays [12:20] Taste receptors [13:45] Holiday eating strategies [15:35] Supplements and the Standard American Diet [16:49] Deficiencies in the Standard American Diet [18:00] Questions from the community [20:00] Can supplements help replace missing nutrients from a poor diet? [20:10] How does dairy fit into the Standard American Diet? [24:00] Lactose intolerance [25:30] Eating organic [28:00] Choosing fish [30:40] What healthy, affordable options are there for fruits and vegetables? [33:03] Are there any healthy preservatives we can use in our foods? [37:00]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
What is a Modified Mediterranean Diet? Your Guide to Several of Today’s Most Popular Diets Why We Should Rethink The Western Diet 10 Simple Recipes Ideas For a Whole Food Diet The Six Best Supplements for Healthy Weight According to a Registered Dietician Preventing Metabolic Syndrome with Diet: What the Research Tells Us How to Create a Men’s Health Diet Plan Thorne Partners with Trifecta: Personalized Nutrition Just Got Tastier Picky Eater? How to Add Vegetables to Your Child's Diet Why Am I Craving Sweets? Carbs and Gut Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Not-So-UglyFrom the podcast archives:
Weight Management - Diet The Wahls Diet and Autoimmune Disorders New Approaches to Kids’ Nutrition The Gamer's Diet, with Dietitian Casey Thomas Performance Cooking with Trifecta's Chef MarioSubscribe To More Content
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What is stress? How are the adrenal glands involved? Dr. Amanda Frick, Thorne’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, rejoins podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss how Thorne’s at-home Stress Test measures cortisol and DHEA hormones and to share their personal results from taking the Stress Test.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
1. Dr. Amanda Frick explains: What is stress? What does Thorne’s Stress Test measure? [2:26]
What do adrenal glands have to do with the body’s stress response? [4:19] Cortisol and DHEA – the body’s stress hormones [6:20]2. How to take Thorne’s Stress Test – a salvia-collection kit [7:51]
3. Dr. Frick’s Stress Test results
Cortisol levels and what elevated cortisol means [11:39] DHEA levels and the effect on hormones [14:44] Diet and lifestyle recommendations based on Dr. Frick’s results [15:51]4. Dr. Robert Rountree’s Stress Test results
Elevated cortisol at night [17:58] DHEA and biological age [19:45]5. Diet and lifestyle recommendations based on Dr. Rountree’s results [20:41]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Watch Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results. Connect with Dr. Frick on LinkedIn Thorne’s Medical Affairs Team: Turning Science Into Education Are Your Stress Levels Under Control? Understanding High Cortisol Levels: Symptoms, Causes, and Regulation The 7 Best Supplements to Better Manage Stress Body Basics: What Are Adrenal Glands and What Do They Do? How Stress Affects the Body Why You Should Reconsider that Morning Cup of Coffee What is a Modified Mediterranean Diet? Read more from Dr. Amanda Frick at Take 5 Daily From the podcast archives: What is Stress and How It Affects the Body The Thyroid Test: What to Expect and How It Works What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean? How to Digest Your Gut Health Test Results The Secrets to Healthy SkinProducts mentioned in this episode: Stress Test and Biological Age Health Panel – explore all of Thorne’s health tests; Phosphatidylserine (formerly Iso-Phos); Moducare®
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Stress affects everyone differently. Returning to The Thorne Podcast is guest Dr. Joel Evans, who answers the question “What is stress?” and explores how different types of stress can help – or harm – the body. In this episode, you’ll discover mind-body practices for stress management.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Joel Evans explains “What is stress?” – good stress vs. bad stress [0:55]Prenatal psychology: Does stress during pregnancy affect the baby in utero? [5:42]Can someone be “sensitive” to stress? How does a lithium deficiency affect stress management? How do you measure in utero stress during pregnancy? [7:32]What does chronic stress do to the body? [12:16]Mind-body interventions for patients with chronic stress [14:54]Questions from the communityWhy does stress cause weight gain? [22:07]What hormone is responsible for stress? [23:54]Are there natural foods or medicines that can help reduce stress? [25:40]Besides yoga or meditation, what stress-management practices can I follow? [27:35]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Center for Mind-Body MedicineAre Your Stress Levels Under Control?Managing Stress When Trying to ConceiveHow Stress Affects the BodyStress and Weight Gain: What’s the Connection?Easy Ways to Decrease Stress at WorkThe 7 Best Supplements to Better Manage Stress6 Things to Know Before Buying a Hemp ProductWhat is GABA and What is it Used for?Understanding High Cortisol Levels: Symptoms, Causes, and RegulationFrom the podcast archives, with Dr. Joel Evans: All About the Thyroid, the Body's ‘Sentinel Gland’Products mentioned in this episode: Stress Test – an easy at-home health test; Phosphatidylserine (formerly Iso Phos); PharmaGABA; Hemp Oil +; Stress Management Bundle – Stress B-Complex, Stress Balance, PharmaGABA-250
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Metabolism is a complex process of turning the food you eat into energy for the body. Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer, joins podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree to answer all your questions about metabolism and explains the truth behind supplements, like berberine, for weight management.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Stephen Phipps explains what metabolism is and where it occurs in the body [0:54]Why metabolism is not just calorie counting – and what the microbiome has to do with it [4:39]The truth behind berberine for weight-loss support and why it isn’t “nature’s Ozempic” [10:15]How to build an individualized strategy to diagnosing metabolic issues [15:04]Questions from the communityWhat are the side effects of taking metabolic supplements long-term? [21:54]Why do different people need different metabolism supplements? [24:57]What are the most effective supplements to help boost metabolism? [27:20]Are patients too concerned with weight and metabolism? [32:25]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
20 Surprising Things that Can Affect Your WeightWhat Effect Does Calorie Restriction Have on the Brain?Metabolic Syndrome – What is it and What Causes it?A Botanical with Even More Benefits: Berberine Got an UpgradeThe Deep Dive: An Exploration of Blue Zones and Human LongevityCaffeine and Heart Health: A Benefit or a Risk?Thorne’s 2-week Weight Management ProgramProducts mentioned in this episode: Berberine, Curcumin Phytosome, Metabolic Health – with bergamot and turmeric, Gut Health Test, Quercetin Complex, Alpha-Lipoic Acid
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Dr. Stephen Phipps, ND, PhD, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer, returns to the podcast to answer your questions about how Thorne products are formulated. Join podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree on the journey of a Thorne supplement, from idea and prototype to clinical study and customers’ homes.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Returning guest – Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer [0:55]Behind the science: How Thorne designs its supplements [3:18]Scientific solutions from natural ingredients [6:45]From idea to prototype to clinical study [9:33]Thorne’s partnerships in clinical trials [12:22]How long does Thorne take to formulate its products? [14:48]Sourcing sustainable ingredients with minimal ecological impact [15:53]The benefits of Thorne’ multiple rounds of testing on ingredients and products [19:57]Questions from the communityWhat exactly is a vitamin, and how is it different from a mineral? [25:30]What are some Thorne products delivered in capsules and others as loose powders? [29:29]Why does Thorne reformulate products that are already on the market? [33:14]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Connect with Stephen Phipps, ND, PHD, on LinkedInThe ‘Lifecycle’ of Thorne Products with Stephen Phipps, Chief Innovation OfficerBetter Products for a Better Future, with Stephen Phipps, Chief Innovation OfficerWhat Inspires Us to Innovate, with Mario Roxas, Director of Research and Development3 Things You Should Know About Sustainability at ThorneProduct Quality: Thorne's Defining CharacteristicFrom the podcast archives, with Dr. Stephen Phipps:Navigating the Science Behind Botanical ExtractsNew Approaches to Kids’ NutritionProducts mentioned in this episode: Rhodiola, SynaQuell™, Berberine, Magnesium CitraMate, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Quercetin Phytosome, NAC
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Teenage athletes have unique nutrient needs. Shawn Pitcher, sports dietitian, joins this Performance Edition of the podcast to talk about how to coach healthy eating habits to today’s teens.
Editor’s note: At the time of this episode’s recording, Shawn Pitcher was a Sports Dietitian at Overtime Elite. He has since changed companies and is now the Director of Professional Development at SHPN: Sports and Human Performance Nutrition.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Shawn Pitcher, sports dietitian for youth athletes [0:34]High-performance nutrition for high-school athletes: What do coaches and dietitians overlook? [2:05]How data and testing can help determine what an athlete needs [5:25]Advice for coaches on how to communicate health topics to youth athletes [8:33]What a foundation in nutrition means for an athlete’s longevity [12:34]Assessing an athlete’s nutritional supplement needs [17:35]Questions from the communityAt what age is it OK to start weightlifting? [20:28]Should teen athletes be bulking up? How does a growing athlete bulk up? [22:23]What are some dietary and training red flags for youth athletes? [25:47]Are selective diets like veganism and vegetarianism right for youth athletes? [28:50]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Find all the links to Shawn Pitcher’s projects here, including his Roots podcast, YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTokcom and SHPN: Sports and Human Performance NutritionTips to Help Kids Make Healthy Food Choices Nutrition 101: Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition The Dangerous Effects of Under-Fueling: Energy Deficiency in SportImportance of Good Nutrition for Young Female AthletesProducts mentioned in this episode: Pre-Workout Elite; Creatine; Vitamin D Test; Collagen; Training Bundle – Creatine, Amino Complex, Beta Alanine-SR; Youth Bundle – Catalyte, FloraSport 20B®, Basic Nutrients 2/Day, Super EPA
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What does the thyroid have to say about our health? Dr. Amanda Frick, Thorne’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, returns to the podcast to share her Thyroid Test results and helps host Dr. Robert Rountree understand what his own thyroid biomarkers mean.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Why you should test thyroid health, why thyroid issues go undiagnosed, and the benefits of benefits of at-home thyroid tests [0:55]How Thorne’s Thyroid Test works [4:45]Unboxing the Thyroid Test: What’s included in the kit [4:55]How to prepare for the test: Tips and tricks for the best results [5:46]Robert Rountree’s Thyroid Test results [10:09]Amanda Frick’s results [17:07]How to interpret unexpected thyroid results [17:58]What recommendations are included in Throne’s Thyroid Test results? [20:20]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Explore Thorne’s Thyroid TestWatch Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results on .Go deeper on your health with Thorne’s at-home health tests. Meaningful results. Personalized recommendations.Symptoms, Causes, and Consequences of an Overactive ThyroidWhat Are the Health Effects and Symptoms of Having an Underactive Thyroid? The Thyroid's Role in Regulating Your Sex DriveFrom the podcast archives, with Dr. Amanda Frick: The Secrets to Healthy Skin; How to Digest Your Gut Health Test Results; What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean?Go behind the scenes at Thorne HealthTech’s Medium blog, where we showcase the minds behind Thorne’s approach to developing and delivering health and wellness solutions.Connect with Amanda Frick on LinkedInProducts mentioned in this episode: Thyroid Test; Selenium; EPA, DHA, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Basic Nutrients 2/Day
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Thyroid disease may be more common than you think. It’s estimated one in eight people have abnormal thyroid function. Dr. Joel Evans of The Center for Functional Medicine joins podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss thyroid imbalance and what nutrients can support a healthy thyroid.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
1. Dr. Joel Evans, founder and director of The Center for Functional Medicine [0:54]
2. What is the thyroid – the “sentinel gland”? [1:37]
3. Women’s hormones, estrogen, and the thyroid gland [6:09]
4. What are thyroid symptoms? How common is abnormal thyroid function? [9:46]
Why thyroid problems are more common in women [12:41] Gut health, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and thyroid disease [13:27]5. Nutrients that support thyroid function [18:20]
6. Questions from the community
Can symptoms of thyroid disease indicate some other diagnosis? [22:40] If a person has thyroid problems, what foods should be avoided? [26.21] How is thyroid imbalance related to mental health? [28:42] What’s the link between thyroid function and breast cancer? [29:28]At what age do thyroid issues typically arise? [30:35]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Symptoms, Causes, and Consequences of an Overactive Thyroid What Are the Health Effects and Symptoms of Having an Underactive Thyroid? The Thyroid's Role in Regulating Your Sex DriveEstrogen Dominance: What it is, how to recognize it, and what you can do about it Food Allergy and Intolerance: Making Sense of Food Sensitivities Redefining Healthy Aging Take the Healthy Aging Quiz Learn more about Dr. Joel Evans at The Center for Functional Medicine and at the Institute for Functional Medicine. You can also follow his work on Facebook.Products and nutrients mentioned in this episode: Thyroid Test, Iodine, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Vitamin B, Vitamin A, Ashwagandha
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Esports athletes have unique needs to support cognitive performance. 1HP dietitian Casey Thomas joins the Perform Edition host Joel Totoro to discuss the video gamer’s diet, from caffeine and hydration to nutrients that support eye strain.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
1. Casey Thomas, esports dietitian with 1HP [0:34]
2. The cognitive performance of esports athletes [6:04]
3. What is the gamer’s diet? [10:57]
4. Misconceptions about caffeine [16:47]
How caffeine works [17:45] How to properly dose caffeine for cognitive performance [19:48] The inverted U: Why caffeine doesn’t work for everyone [23:29]5. Questions from the community
What are third-party verified supplements? [25:39] What supplements or diet recommendations can help against eye strain in children playing video games [29:37] Outside of gaming, who can benefit from cognitive performance nutrients? [31:30] What are emerging diet trends and are they successful? [33:10]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
GamerDiet.gg – Casey Thomas’ blog, helping esports athletes unlock their potential through performance nutrition science 1HP – Providing gamers with simple advice on how to prolong their careers and perform at their best Find Casey Thomas on Twitter @CaseyThomasRD Brain Games: A Primer On Nutrition And Supplementation For Esports Athletes Six Tips to Improve Reaction Time and Mental Focus Common Hydration Mistakes You Might Be Making Why You Should Reconsider that Morning Cup of Coffee Introducing Thorne's New Pre-Workout Elite What is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Me?Lights Out! 5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Sleep Quality Certification by NSF International Explained and What Certification Means For YouProducts mentioned in this episode: Thorne’s NSF Certified for Sport® Lineup, Vitamin D, Protein Powders, Pre-Workout Elite
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Mario Limaduran, executive chef at Trifecta, joins this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast to talk about his food philosophy, how to create meals for athletic performance, and why great nutrition doesn’t have to sacrifice taste.
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During this episode you’ll learn about:
1. Chef Mario Limaduran – his career from Cornell to Exos to UFC to Trifecta [0:34]
2. What is Trifecta? [5:17]
How Chef Mario builds his food philosophy of great taste, great nutrition [6:24]3. How the restaurant industry prepared Chef Mario for the athletic performance world [8:17]
4. What is “nutrient density”? How is it different from “if it fits your macros (IIFYM)”? [12:32]
How to remove stigma from the “dieting” approach to nutrition [17:18]5. How to supplement a “food first” diet [20:14]
6. Questions from the community:
What are some tips for someone who’s just getting started cooking? [25:18] Favorite way to sneak vegetables into a meal? [26:58] What’s Mario’s favorite culinary location? What food would he have as a last meal? [29:24] Favorite books and other resources for upping your culinary game? [31:08]Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Thorne Partners with Trifecta: Personalized Nutrition Just Got Tastier F1’s Daniel Ricciardo On Life in the Fast Lane Why We Should Rethink The Western Diet What is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Me? Follow Chef Mario on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter or on YouTube at ChroniclesOfACookProducts mentioned in this episode: Magnesium Bisglycinate, FloraMend Prime Probiotic®
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What are the biological mechanisms behind aging? In this special episode of The Thorne Podcast, Dr. Robert Rountree speaks at the Peptide World Congress, in which he reviews cellular signs of aging and different kinds of interventions that can slow down the aging process.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
1. Dr. Robert Rountree’s background [1:28]
2. What mechanisms drive the aging process? [2:38]
3. Biological age vs. chronological age [7:10]
4. “Inflamm-aging,” blue zones, C-reactive protein (CRP), and NF-KappaB [9:18]
5. How does eating less contribute to longevity? [13:49]
6. Mitochondria’s role in aging [16:27]
7. Nutrients that support aging [21:01]
8. What is NAD and how does it affect aging? [24:24]
9. How to extend the health span [28:04]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
What You Should Know About Healthy Aging 6 Steps to Improving The Aging Process What’s Your Actual Age? Chronological vs. Biological Age This Specific Form of Exercise May Slow Aging The Deep Dive: An Exploration of Blue Zones and Human Longevity What is CRP? Six Ways You Can Benefit From Supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) It's All About NAD The Connection Between Aging and a Reduced Level of NAD+ in the Body From the podcast archives: Episode 27: Measures to Support Your Mitochondrial HealthProducts mentioned in this episode: Curcumin Phytosome, Berberine, CoQ10, Quercetin Phytosome, Green Tea Phytosome, Nicotinamide Riboside
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