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The Thorne PodcastPodcast Rewind: How the Menopause Test WorksDuring this episode you’ll learn about: All about Thorne’s Menopause Test [0:50] How the sample collection process works [2:10] Tips for generating a saliva sample [4:26] What is menopause? What is perimenopause? [5:46] Why women of all ages may benefit a menopause hormone test [7:52] How the at-home test compares to blood-draw tests at a doctor’s office [10:16] What does Thorne’s Menopause Test measure? [12:12] How to take the Menopause Test if you’re on birth control or hormone therapy [12:51] Interpreting Thorne’s Menopause Test results: Estradiol, estrogen, progesterone [15:17] How the timing of your menstrual cycle influences hormone levels [19:28] What do women’s test...2025-05-1934 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Unique Nutrient Needs of Female AthletesDuring this episode you’ll learn about: Maura Donovan’s best practices for daily well-being [1:12] Today’s topic: Sports performance and women’s health [2:00] The impact of hormones on women’s nutritional needs [2:51] How women’s health needs change in different life stages, from first menstruation to menopause [4:57] Common nutrient deficiencies for female athletes [8:32] The menstrual cycle’s effects on workout success and athletic performance [10:22] How to adjust nutrient intake and workout routines during the menstrual cycle [13:20] What is relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S)? [15:32] The Athlete’s Plate, a tool to improve fueling strategies [17:37] The best supplements for female athle...2025-05-0536 min

The Thorne PodcastKnee Pain and Ankle Sprains: Injury Recovery TipsDuring this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Maura Donovan, Medical Education Specialist of Sports Nutrition at Thorne [0:57] Common types of athletic injuries and the recovery process [2:44] How diet impacts healing after injury [6:03] Post-injury mistakes to avoid [8:37] Best supplements to support injury healing and recovery [10:06] How sleep and stress management support recovery after injury [14:03] 4 practical steps for a smart recovery routine [16:45] Questions from the community What are the best supplements to address knee pain from running? [20:58] What is the single best supplement for athletic recovery? [22:11] How long do supplements have to build up in the body...2025-04-2132 min

The Thorne PodcastHydration: It’s More Than Just WaterDuring this episode you’ll learn about: Greer’s #selfcare tips for everyday well-being [1:12] Hydration: What it is, why it matters, and how much water you really need [3:15] Does drinking water help you lose weight? [6:36] Can you drink too much water? [8:16] What are electrolytes and how do electrolytes affect hydration? [9:18] Foods and drinks that promote hydration [13:04] Do caffeinated beverages hydrated or dehydrate? [14:59] Practical tips to develop a hydration routine [16:40] Lifestyle and environmental factors that affect hydration [17:40] Questions from the community I always feel thirsty no matter how much water I drink. Is there something wrong with my health? [20:07] What...2025-04-0729 min

The Thorne PodcastHow Thorne Uses Clinical Trials to Make ProductsDuring this episode you’ll learn about: Myth-busting trending health topics: Does vitamin K interfere with vitamin D absorption? [1:53] Today’s main topic: Clinical trials [5:22] How Thorne uses clinical research to formulate products [7:42] Limitations to clinical trials [10:07] What clinical trials mean for everyday consumers [12:58] Questions from the community Why don’t all supplements go through clinical trials? [15:32] What is the main focus of a clinical trial? Supplement safety? Ingredient efficacy? Something else? [16:42] How does Thorne address clinical trial results that don’t meet expectations? [19:41] How does Thorne use clinical trials to improve formulas over time? [23:22] Resources to topics m...2025-03-1827 min

The Thorne PodcastBuy This, Not That: How to Shop for SupplementsOverwhelmed by all the different supplement brands out there? Dr. Jennifer Greer, Thorne’s Director of Medical Education, joins podcast host Dr. Amanda Frick to talk about how to read a supplement label, red flags in the supplement industry, and how cost is a matter of quality. During this episode you’ll learn about: How to choose a supplement brand [2:15] Look at the label for third-party certifications [3:58] Read up on ingredients and nutrient forms [7:21] What does it mean when an ingredient is trademarked? [10:04] Cost: Cheap vs. expensive supplements as a matter of quality [12:05] How to interpret heal...2025-03-1029 min

The Thorne PodcastPodcast Rewind: NSF Certified: A Contract for Product QualityNote: This episode originally aired in September 2024. Are your dietary supplements third-party certified? John Travis, technical manager and spokesperson at NSF, an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to improving global health, joins the podcast to explain the different NSF certifications and why third-party testing matters for supplement safety. During this episode you’ll learn about: What is NSF? An international not-for-profit organization that serves public health [0:54] What does NSF stand for? [5:11] The dietary supplement industry and the need for third-party testing [7:01] Certifications that NSF provides for dietary supplements: GMP, NSF Contents Certified, and NSF Certified for Sport® [10:12] NSF...2025-02-2439 min

The Thorne PodcastLow T? Natural Ways to Support Testosterone LevelsIt’s not just for men: The sex hormone testosterone plays a role in both men’s and women’s health by supporting metabolism, libido, and bone density. Dr. Jennifer Greer, ND, returns to the podcast to discuss the best ways to balance healthy testosterone levels at every age. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s returning guest, Dr. Jennifer Greer, Thorne’s Director of Medical Education [1:01] What is testosterone? How is testosterone different in men and women? [4:24] How age affects testosterone levels [6:49] Endocrine disruptors and aromatase: Why testosterone levels are declining across all age grou...2025-02-1039 min

The Thorne PodcastPodcast Rewind: Lifestyle Factors that Lead to High Blood PressureNote: This episode originally aired in November 2021. Find out what Dr. Lipman and Dr. Rountree have to say about the rise of blood pressure in U.S. adults, hypertension symptoms, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle for your heart. During this episode you’ll learn about: High blood pressure as a lifestyle issue [1:54] Modern society and high blood pressure [2:20] Influence of western diet [3:05] Lifestyle factors for high blood pressure [4:08] Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome [5:00] Salt sensitivity [5:47] Diet and high blood pressure [6:47] Stress and high blood pressure [7:29] Lack of sleep and exercise [8:00] What to do about hi...2025-01-2735 min

The Thorne PodcastOptimize Your Health with Polygenic Risk ScoresAt-home DNA tests are everywhere, but what can your DNA tell you about your risk for developing serious diseases like cancer? Returning guest Dr. Joel Evans from Genetype and The Center for Functional Medicine explains how a polygenic risk score may help optimize your future. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Dr. Joel Evans, OB-GYN and functional medicine doctor [0:55] How to use polygenic risk scores, a powerful disease prediction tool [2:45] What are SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms)? [5:57] Breakthrough genome-wide association studies (GWAS) [7:15] From GWAS to PRS: Polygenic risk scores show genetic predisposition to d...2025-01-1336 min

The Thorne PodcastHow to Make a New Year’s Resolution StickIs it possible to make a New Year’s resolution that lasts? Yes! Dr. Jennifer Greer, Thorne’s Director of Medical Education, joins Dr. Robert Rountree to share tips that will help you set realistic goals and achieve your New Year’s resolutions without losing motivation along the way. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Dr. Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd, Thorne’s Director of Medical Education [1:00] How to build a successful New Year’s resolution [2:57] Small steps vs. big changes [4:56] Do something you like to find something you love [7:16] Set a goal that can...2025-01-0137 min

The Thorne PodcastAll About GLP-1 Weight-Loss DrugsEveryone is talking about GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Amanda Frick explain how glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs work, their history of use for insulin resistance, what the common side effects are, and how to support patients who take GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. During this episode you’ll learn about: What is GLP-1? [2:52] How do GLP-1 weight-loss drugs work? [3:24] Why are weight-loss drugs controversial? [5:42] How long do you have to stay on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs? [9:05] Effects of GLP-1 weight-loss on mental and emotional health [10:54] How to support patients on GLP-1weight-loss drugs [11:39] Questions from th...2024-12-0626 min

The Thorne PodcastHow to Interpret Your Vitamin D Test ResultsAre you getting enough vitamin D? How much is too much? Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree took Thorne’s at-home Vitamin D Test to answer these questions and more. Listen here and visit Thorne’s YouTube channel to allow along as they analyze their results. During this episode you’ll learn about: Why you need to test vitamin D levels [0:58] Benefits of at-home health testing [5:48] How to take Thorne’s Vitamin D Test: Blood spot collection tips [10:26] Robert Rountree’s Vitamin D Test results [13:00] Benefits of re-testing vitamin D levels throughout the year [16:27] Vitamin D diet rec...2024-11-2725 min

The Thorne PodcastAdaptogens, Revisited: Benefits of GinsengAdaptogens, like ginseng root, are botanicals that help the body “adapt” to stress, promote physical endurance, and fortify mental clarity. But are there side effects of adaptogens? Host Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Amanda Frick explore the short-term and long-term benefits of supplements with ginseng and other common adaptogens. During this episode you’ll learn about: The history of adaptogens, from traditional medicine to modern uses [1:49] Ginseng: One of the best adaptogens that promotes energy and focus [4:31] Why is ginseng so expensive? [7:11] Wildcrafted vs. cultivated ginseng, which is best? [9:07] Long-term and short-term benefits of adaptogen supplements [12:43] What a...2024-11-1338 min

The Thorne PodcastCommon Endocrine Disruptors and Hormone HealthPesticides, plastics, pollution, and even certain foods can interfere with the body’s hormones. These agents are called endocrine disruptors, and they can affect fertility, growth and development, and thyroid function. Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree explore lifestyle tips to ease the impact of environmental endocrine disruptors. During this episode you’ll learn about: What are endocrine disruptors? How do they interfere with hormones? [1:15] Examples of endocrine disruptors: Plastics, pesticides, and more [3:13] Effects of endocrine disruptors on fertility in women and in men [9:04] Can foods act as endocrine disruptors? [11:26] Birth control pills and why endo...2024-10-3034 min

The Thorne PodcastPodcast Rewind: The Secrets to Healthy SkinNote: This episode originally aired in May 2022. Achieving healthy, glowing skin starts by supporting a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree cover the nutrients, lifestyle habits, and other ways to support radiant skin. During this episode you’ll learn about: Basic principles of skin health [2:30] Cigarettes impact on skin health [3:44] Sunbathing and skin [5:05] Vitamin D [6:18] Skin protectants [9:00] Sulforaphane [9:18] Skin supportive nutrients [12:30] Collagen Plus [14:00] Collagen and skin health [15:40] Collagen forms [17:30] Peptides [18:30] Collagen taste [19:30] Questions from the community [23:22] Why do we need lotions and creams? [23:30] What does sunscreen do for skin health? [28:00] Wha...2024-10-1643 min

The Thorne PodcastMenopause Self-Care – Before, During, and AfterAll women face menopause, but not all women have the same menopause symptoms. Dr. Joel Evans, OB-GYN, returns to the podcast to talk about hormone changes women face before, during, and after menopause and what self-care lifestyle interventions women can practice to address their symptoms. During this episode you’ll learn about: Returning guest Dr. Joel Evans, OB/GYN [0:54] What is menopause? When does menopause start? [2:35] Can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) ease menopause symptoms? [5:49] How long does menopause last? [8:03] Lifestyle factors that influence when menopause starts and ends [10:19] How gut health influences hormonal health [11:52] How do ho...2024-10-0240 min

The Thorne PodcastNSF Certified: A Contract for Product QualityAre your dietary supplements third-party certified? John Travis, technical manager and spokesperson at NSF, an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to improving global health, joins the podcast to explain the different NSF certifications and why third-party testing matters for supplement safety. During this episode you’ll learn about: What is NSF? An international not-for-profit organization that serves public health [0:54] What does NSF stand for? [5:11] The dietary supplement industry and the need for third-party testing [7:01] Certifications that NSF provides for dietary supplements: GMP, NSF Contents Certified, and NSF Certified for Sport® [10:12] NSF’s requirements for certification: Annual audits and t...2024-09-1839 min

The Thorne PodcastAI and the Future of Personalized MedicineDr. Nathan Price, Thorne’s Chief Science Officer, returns to The Thorne Podcast to talk about advances in artificial intelligence in health care, and how doctors might use AI to spend more time with patients and help patients better understand medical research. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. This week’s guest: Dr. Nathan Price, Chief Scientific Officer at Thorne [0:54] 2. AI, or artificial intelligence, in health care [2:20] How AI helps doctors spend more patients [4:29] How AI can reduce human error in health care [7:36] Can AI find new treatment plans for diseases? [10:07] 3. How does...2024-09-0449 min

The Thorne PodcastEverything You Need to Know About MagnesiumMagnesium deficiency is one of the most common dietary conditions worldwide. Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree explore why you may be deficient in this essential mineral. Listen now to find out the best food sources of magnesium and which form of magnesium is best. During this episode you’ll learn about: Magnesium and its role in the body [1:17] Why magnesium deficiency is so common [3:26] Food sources of magnesium [5:33] Symptoms of low magnesium [6:33] How to test for magnesium levels [9:01] Dietary magnesium vs. magnesium supplements [13:20] Which form of magnesium is best [15:45] Questions from the community How ofte...2024-08-2131 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Best Foods for Eye Health, with Dr. Kathi HeadAre carrots actually good for your eyesight? Dr. Kathi Head, ND, returns to the podcast to discuss ways to protect your eyes from stress caused by UV rays and blue light. Learn about which foods – and supplements – are best for healthy eyes at every age. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, on protecting eye health and vision [1:41] Oxidative stress effects on cataract formation [4:00] Red, orange, yellow, green: Colorful vegetables with eye-healthy antioxidants [5:56] Marigolds and eggs yolks: More sources for lutein and zeaxanthin [9:24] How do carotenoids and vitamin A benefit...2024-08-0735 min

The Thorne PodcastOur 100th Show! How to Live to 100 and BeyondThe Thorne Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with a conversation on centenarians – people who live to be 100 and older. Dr. Nathan Price, Thorne’s Chief Science Officer, joins host Dr. Robert Rountree to explore the healthy habits and surprising genetics of the world’s oldest people. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Dr. Nathan Price, researcher, author, and Chief Science Officer at Thorne [1:09] What are centenarians and supercentenarians? How long can we extend the human lifespan? [2:48] The difference between a longer lifespan and a longer health span [4:54] How healthy are centenarians? [8:33] What lifestyle...2024-07-2442 min

The Thorne PodcastOlympian Ryan Crouser Prepares for Paris 2024In this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Olympian and shot put world record holder Ryan Crouser talks about his career as an athlete and college coach, getting his travel routine down to a science, and how he’s preparing for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Ryan Crouser, two-time Olympian and current world record holder in both the indoor and outdoor shot put [0:35] Crouser’s shot putting career and how Thorne gives him peace of mind [1:07] What it means to be a self-coached athlete and the impo...2024-07-1042 min

The Thorne PodcastFootball Player Kwity Paye on His Love of the GameIn this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Indianapolis Colts Defensive End Kwity Paye shares what he's learned on his football journey, how he gets involved in the community, and his advice for young athletes. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Kwity Paye, Defensive End for the Indianapolis Colts [0:31] Paye’s background and early love for the game of football [0:58] Early experience taking supplements and recovery strategies [2:56] The importance of injury prevention [5:18] Paye’s leadership style in the locker room [7:39] How Paye gets involved with charity work [10:53] Questions from the community What adv...2024-06-2624 min

The Thorne PodcastWhat My Menopause Test Results Mean for My CycleDr. Amanda Frick sits down with Margaret Gandolfo, who took Thorne’s at-home Menopause Test. Listen and watch as they discuss how the test works, what hormones it measures – like estrogen, estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, and DHEA – and why women of all ages may benefit from a Menopause Test. During this episode you’ll learn about: All about Thorne’s Menopause Test [0:50] How the sample collection process works [2:10] Tips for generating a saliva sample [4:26] What is menopause? What is perimenopause? [5:46] Why women of all ages may benefit a menopause hormone test [7:52] How the at-home test compares to blood-draw...2024-06-1234 min

The Thorne PodcastPodcast Rewind: All About the Menstrual CycleJust how regular is a regular menstrual cycle? And when is the best time to get pregnant? Dr. Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of Oova, a women’s health and fertility hormone testing company, explains how a woman’s menstrual cycle is more than her period. During this episode you’ll learn about: Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of Oova [0:58] The data missing from the field of women’s health [2:08] What is an irregular menstrual cycle? What is a regular menstrual cycle? [2:39] How does the body known when to menstruate? The menstrual cycle explained [4:57] What Oova measures...2024-05-2933 min

The Thorne PodcastAll About Adaptogens: Types, Benefits, and UsesWhat are adaptogens? These substances, which can be botanicals, mushrooms, or certain vitamins, help the body “adapt” to stressors and maintain homeostasis. Dr. Amanda Frick joins host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss the uses and benefits of their favorite adaptogens, like ginseng, ashwagandha, lion’s mane, and cordyceps. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. What are adaptogens? How adaptogens help your body “adapt” [1:35] Botanical examples of adaptogens [3:38] Research on adaptogens [4:33] 2. How do adaptogens support homeostasis? [7:17] 3. Use of adaptogens in functional medicine [8:39] 4. Dr. Amanda Frick’s and Dr. Robert Rountree’s favorite a...2024-05-1540 min

The Thorne PodcastHow Team Liquid Created an Esports PhenomenonIn this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Team Liquid’s Steve Arhancet and Caleb Anderson explore how the esports gaming franchise evolved into an international organization, and why Team Liquid trusts Thorne to support its athletes’ physical fitness and mental endurance online and off. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guests: Team Liquid’s Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO, and Caleb Anderson, Senior Director of Global Partnerships [0:31] Team Liquid’s origins and mission as an athletic esports franchise [1:31] Building Team Liquid’s partnerships through brand-value alignment [5:32] How Team Liquid turned gaming into an athletic enter...2024-05-0140 min

The Thorne PodcastThorne’s 40th Anniversary! Innovation Since 1984Join 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 superi...2024-04-1734 min

The Thorne PodcastPodcast Rewind: All About Anxiety and DepressionIn 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 need...2024-04-0439 min

The Thorne PodcastWe Took Thorne’s Weight Management Test!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...2024-03-2745 min

The Thorne PodcastPodcast Rewind: The Secrets to Effective Weight ManagementNote: 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...2024-03-2034 min

The Thorne PodcastPodcast Rewind: It's Personalized – The Future of Data-Driven HealthNote: 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...2024-03-1340 min

The Thorne PodcastMedicinal Mushrooms – A ‘Missing Dietary Link’?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 mushro...2024-03-0645 min

The Thorne PodcastPodcast Rewind: Defying Gravity: Astronaut Health and Your GenesNote: 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 te...2024-02-2843 min

The Thorne PodcastHow to Coach Healthy Habits to Esports AthletesWhat 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...2024-02-2140 min

The Thorne PodcastFood as Medicine, with Trifecta’s Greg ConnollyCan 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...2024-02-1440 min

The Thorne PodcastWhat’s wrong with the Standard American Diet (Rebroadcast)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...2024-02-0740 min

The Thorne PodcastHow the Stress Test Works: Results and InsightsWhat 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...2023-12-1427 min

The Thorne PodcastWhat is Stress and How It Affects the BodyStress 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...2023-11-0833 min

The Thorne PodcastWhat is Metabolism? with Dr. Stephen PhippsMetabolism 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 O...2023-10-2536 min

The Thorne PodcastScience Behind the Scenes with Dr. Stephen PhippsDr. 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 it...2023-10-1137 min

The Thorne PodcastHow to Coach Sports Nutrition to Teen AthletesTeenage 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...2023-09-2734 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Thyroid Test: What to Expect and How It WorksWhat 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...2023-09-1323 min

The Thorne PodcastAll About the Thyroid, the Body’s ‘Sentinel Gland’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...2023-08-3033 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Gamer’s Diet, with Dietitian Casey ThomasEsports 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...2023-08-1636 min

The Thorne PodcastPerformance Cooking with Trifecta’s Chef MarioMario 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. Rundown 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...2023-08-0235 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Hallmarks of Aging, with Dr. Robert RountreeWhat 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] ...2023-07-1937 min

The Thorne PodcastNot About Looks: A Positive Outlook on Your BodyMovement coach Kaisa Keranen opens up about her coaching journey, from managing her mental health as a student-athlete to co-founding JUST MOVE, a movement and wellness membership community. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. Kaisa Keranen, a movement coach and co-founder of JUST MOVE – a movement and wellness membership community [00:00:30] 2. Keranen’s early background dealing with depression and competing as a student-athlete [1:18] 3. How Keranen came up with the idea of launching KaisaFit as a digital program [6:05] 4. How having personal goals outside of what you look like can lead to more suc...2023-07-0535 min

The Thorne PodcastWhat Do My Sleep Test Results Mean?Visuals are helpful, but what do the melatonin and cortisol graphs from your Sleep Test results really mean? Vice President of Medical Affairs Amanda Frick joins Chief Medical Advisor Robert Rountree as they analyze and discuss their own results on this special episode. Click here to watch the video for this episode. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. The importance of getting good sleep and who may benefit from taking the test [1:51] 2. The steps of ordering and taking Thorne’s Sleep Test [5:18] 3. Dr. Robert Rountree’s results [5:54] Overview...2023-06-2124 min

The Thorne PodcastTired but Wired: How to Re-Think SleepDr. Mary Kay Ross, a brain health expert and Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, joins The Thorne Podcast to answer your questions about sleep – why we sleep, techniques for falling and staying asleep, the best supplements for sleep issues, and much more. Rundown During this episode you’ll learn: What Dr. Mary Kay Ross, brain health expert and Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, has to say about why we sleep [00:00:50] How sleep is like housekeeping for our brains [1:34] The signs, symptoms, and health risks of sleep apnea [7:10] How hormone testing can help and why cortisol...2023-06-0746 min

The Thorne PodcastLove and Fencing: From Olympics to Medical SchoolOlympic fencing power couple Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt have learned a lot from balancing competitive fencing and medical school. Hear what they have to say on this episode of The Thorne Podcast: Performance Edition. During this episode you’ll learn about: Olympic fencers Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt, who completed part of medical school while competing [00:00:31] Kiefer’s early fencing background and how it led her to Thorne [1:10] Meinhardt’s early fencing background and how it led him to Thorne [3:39] What led Kiefer and Meinhardt to each pursue medical school [8:47] The parallels between athletics and what Ki...2023-05-2438 min

The Thorne PodcastAll About the Menstrual CycleJust how regular is a regular menstrual cycle? And when is the best time to get pregnant? Dr. Amy Divaraniya, CEO and co-founder of OOVA, dispels the misconceptions of menstruation and how a woman’s menstrual cycle is more than her period. During this episode you’ll learn about: Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of OOVA [0:58] The data missing from the field of women’s health [2:08] What is an irregular menstrual cycle? What is a regular menstrual cycle? [2:39] How does the body known when to menstruate? The menstrual cycle explained [4:57] What OOVA measures during the menstrual cycle...2023-05-1033 min

The Thorne PodcastRethinking Women’s Fertility Tests with OOVAWomen’s health testing can be improved with more and better data. Dr. Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of OOVA, shares how her struggles with fertility sparked the idea for OOVA, a new way to measure and monitor female fertility at home. During this episode you’ll learn about: Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of OOVA [0:58] How OOVA was created after Dr. Divaraniya’s personal fertility struggles [6:29] Missing data: What’s wrong with the state of women’s health tests [8:37] Creating OOVA, a quantitative approach to women’s home health tests [15:08] What does OOVA measure? Luteinizing hormone and...2023-04-2633 min

The Thorne PodcastHow to Digest Your Gut Health Test ResultsYou took Thorne's Gut Health Test, but what do your results really mean for your health? Vice President of Medical Affairs Amanda Frick joins Chief Medical Advisor Robert Rountree as they analyze and discuss their own results on this special episode. Click here to watch our video demonstration During this episode you’ll learn about: What Thorne’s Gut Health Test is and who may benefit from taking it [1:30] How Thorne’s shotgun metagenomics and AI technology stand out from other DNA tests [4:23] How Thorne’s revolutionary wipe technology eliminates the “yuck” factor [8:32] How Thorne’s Gut Healt...2023-04-1244 min

The Thorne PodcastNew Horizons in Gut Health TechnologyDr. Mary Kay Ross, Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, returns to the podcast to share how metagenomics is challenging how we look at gut health. Plus, get answers to question like “What is dysbiosis?” and “Which is better: prebiotics vs. probiotics?” During this episode you’ll learn about: Mary Kay Ross background – from ER physician to Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer [0:51] New technologies for studying microbiome health [2:51] What is metagenomics? A sophisticated standard for measuring the whole microbiome [6:34] Gut health as not just good vs. bad bugs, but a gut health community [8:43] How the microbiome acts like a garden [1...2023-03-2945 min

The Thorne PodcastTraining with the Stars: How Actors Get in ShapeCoach and health entrepreneur Don Saladino shares the health, exercise, and nutrition insights he's gained from 20 years of experience training Hollywood's biggest stars, plus his advice for fellow coaches in the Performance Edition of the Thorne Podcast. During this episode you’ll learn about: Don Saladino, a fitness coach and health entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience training some of the biggest names in Hollywood [00:00:34] Saladino’s early background as a caterer, later as a young trainer/ gym owner, and now working on his own digital program [1:10] How Saladino met Hugh Jackman and began training other Holl...2023-03-1539 min

The Thorne PodcastWhat You’ll Learn From Biological Age Testing (Rebroadcast)Ever wonder how your lifestyle has affected the way you age? Now you can with knowledge from Thorne's Biological Age Health Panel. In this episode, Dr. Robert Rountree is joined by Dr. Laura Kunces, Thorne’s Vice President of Medical Strategies, as the two run through their own personal results and recommendations after taking Thorne’s Biological Age health test. Watch the video version of this episode here. During this episode you’ll learn about: Dr. Laura Kunces' Background [1:11] Biological Age Health Panel [2:54] Tracking your health [3:36] Chronological age vs. biological age [3:42] Understanding biomarkers [5:08] What the te...2023-03-0141 min

The Thorne PodcastHow to Solve an Age-Old Problem, with Dr. Lee HoodCan decoding your genome be the key to a longer health span? Dr. Leroy "Lee" Hood returns to the podcast to discuss the research on what your biological age says about your health, and how metabolic processes and the microbiome might be controlling your aging. During this episode you’ll learn about: Dr. Leroy "Lee" Hood, pioneer in human genomics [1:23] Different ways to measure aging: Chronological age vs. biological age [5:11] Biological age as a measure of wellness inside and out [7:48] How microbiomes differ between healthy and unhealthy people [11:43] Steps Metabolic and medicinal impacts on the aging process [16...2023-02-1535 min

The Thorne PodcastIt’s Personalized: The Future of Data-Driven HealthTune 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: Leroy 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 [00:00:50] Hood’s personal life/ early scientific background [1:27] Hood’s famous C...2023-02-0139 min

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The Thorne PodcastDefying Gravity: Astronaut Health and Your GenesLaunch into outer space with 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: Chris Mason, professor of Genomics, Physiology, and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of Onegevity [00:00:53] 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] How many genes do humans have? [10:14] The cost to test a whole genome [12:39] Thor...2022-10-1942 min

The Thorne PodcastLife Finds a Way: The Genetic Map of MicrobesDr. Chris Mason, professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, zeroes in on microbial movement within the planetary microbiome, outer space, and even in our own gut systems. Learn more about your “gut print” as well as the scientific possibility of reviving extinct species and lost ecosystems. During this episode you’ll learn about: Chris Mason, professor of Genomics, Physiology, and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of Onegevity [00:00:53] Origins of a planetary genetic map [4:51] Metagenomics as a genetic puzzle [6:55] What is the Metropolome? [7:34] The microbial signatures of cities [9:36] How microbes interact with humans [10:45] Using wastewater to study...2022-10-0542 min

The Thorne PodcastMitochondria: ‘Little Furnaces’ for Fat BurningDr. Mark Holthouse returns to The Thorne Podcast to discuss mitochondrial uncoupling to generate heat and burn fat. Listen in to learn how this process can promote healthy aging and how the powerhouse of the cell reacts to oxidative stresses in the body. During this episode you’ll learn about: Mark Holthouse’s 30 years of practice [0:59] Mitochondrial uncoupling: What role does it play in longevity? [3:30] How mitochondria are “little furnaces” for fat burning [6:19] Cold water and red light therapies help with uncoupling [10:58] Ketones as a signaling agent for fat burning [13:16] A plant-based diet promotes mitochondrial uncoupling [14:48] Oxidativ...2022-09-2151 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Kryptonite of Low T: HIIT the Gym and the DietDr. Mark Holthouse, medical director at Functional Medicine of Idaho, explores the signs and symptoms of low testosterone, its correlation with prediabetes, and what men can do about it. Hear about the big improvements Dr. Holthouse has seen in patients who commit to healthy lifestyle changes. During this episode you’ll learn about: Dr. Mark Holthouse, medical director at Functional Medicine of Idaho and physician specializing in men’s health [1:26] How prevalent testosterone deficiency is in U.S. men and lifestyle associations linked to it [3:36] Immediate prescriptions may keep men from making lifestyle choices that can significa...2022-09-0740 min

The Thorne PodcastNew Approaches to Kids’ NutritionKids can be fussy at mealtime, but even when they eat the right foods, are they getting the right nutrients? Dr. Stephen Phipps, chief innovation officer at Thorne, joins the show to discuss ways to add nutrition to a picky eater’s diet. During this episode you’ll learn about: Stephen Phipps, from study of botanicals to on-the-ground practice [0:55] How children’s nutrition needs differ from adults’ [5:50] Helping the immune system learn; neurological development [7:18] Picky eaters might lack nutrients [8:56] Indoors pressure from blue light, screen time, and lack of vitamin D [11:30] The evolution of supplements for kids, fr...2022-08-2442 min

The Thorne PodcastNavigating the Science Behind Botanical ExtractsDr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s chief innovation officer, examines the changing field of ethnobotany, from cultural study to chemical analysis. Discover the difference between fresh herbs and herbal extracts, and how botanicals can be standardized for naturopathic uses. Rundown During this episode you’ll learn about: Stephen Phipps, chief innovation officer at Thorne HealthTech: The study of ethnobotany [3:24] How Indigenous people built early medical systems by experimenting with plant compounds in everyday life [6:10] Why standardized herbal extracts makes botanical supplements more accessible [13:53] The importance of quality analytical methods when testing botanical products [17:05] Questions from the...2022-07-2743 min

The Thorne PodcastA Holistic Approach to Health with Elissa GoodmanNutritionist Elissa Goodman shares how her cancer diagnosis at age 32 propelled her to reimagine her lifestyle by starting a plant-forward diet, de-stressing, and supplementing with vitamins and omega-3s. She explains how self-love can help spark healthy habits and more in the Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast. During this episode you’ll learn about: Elissa Goodman’s background [1:17] How Elissa pushes past the sickness label [5:20] Self-love support in de-stressing, helping the body to fight sickness [7:22] Elissa’s trusted health experts [9:27] How Elissa focuses on healthy aging through sleep, diet, and spiritual awareness [11:46] Elissa shares how she ac...2022-07-1331 min

The Thorne PodcastFuel for an active lifestyle after the NFL with Greg OlsenFormer NFL tight end Greg Olsen shares his advice for building a long career as a professional athlete, talks about his transition into the commentator’s chair, and gives his thoughts on healthy aging as a retired football player in the Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast. During this episode you’ll learn about: Greg Olsen, 14-year veteran of the NFL [0:35] An investment in off-season training for on-the-field longevity [2:57] Help along the way from a diverse crew of trainers and coaches [5:29] Confidence in substance-free performance with NSF-certified supplements [8:38] How Greg fuels his post-NFL days with family time...2022-06-2939 min

The Thorne PodcastUnder pressure: The evolution of hyperbaric oxygen therapyDr. Jason Sonners, chiropractor and clinical director of HBOT USA, shares his journey into hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, and ongoing research into its role in treating infection, injury recovery, and athletic performance. During this episode you’ll learn about: Jason Sonners’ background [:51] Back injury leads to personal journey with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT [1:48] Early adopters, evolving uses of high-pressure oxygenated chambers [4:19] From mountaintops to deep sea diving [6:25] Decompression and “the bends” [7:58] Altitude’s effects on oxygen carrying capacity [9:31] Clinical applications [15:19] Treatment for traumatic injury [15:43] Support for athletic recovery [17:11] Sonners’ work with surfers and zoning in on concus...2022-06-1551 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Two-Brain Business model of wellness and running a successful gymTwo-Brain Business founder Chris Cooper and Thorne inside sales manager Katie Mead join the Performance Edition of the Thorne Podcast to discuss the evolving world of owning a gym and tips for client retention in the fitness industry. During this episode you’ll learn about: Chris Cooper of Two-Brain Business: From a failing gym to a best-selling book [1:35] 6 keys to make a gym run better and increase client value [4:20] Katie Mead, inside sales manager, on virtual dispensaries with Thorne’s online platform [6:00] How to find trusted supplement partners for a micro gym’s brand [9:32] What makes Thorne...2022-06-0135 min

The Thorne PodcastUsing AI to Advance Scientific WellnessIt’s no longer just science fiction. By implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning, we can now map, integrate, and understand the billions of biological features that illuminate the status of an individual’s health. In this episode, Dr. Nathan Price, HealthTech’s Chief Science Officer, explains how leveraging AI will fuel the development of scientific wellness, leading to improved treatment plans and better health outcomes. During this episode you’ll learn about: Hood-Price Lab [1:19] Lee Hood [1:49] DNA Sequencing [2:33] Scientific wellness [3:59] Artificial intelligence and health [4:53] Machine learning and datasets [7:45] Applying to microbiomes [10:24] Thorne and digital twins projects...2022-05-1842 min

The Thorne PodcastExploring the science of healthy agingWhile none of us can change the number of times we’ve gone around the sun, we can affect the rate of aging in our body. This is what’s known as healthy aging. Thorne HealthTech’s Chief Science Officer Dr. Nathan Price sits down to share the groundbreaking science behind healthy aging, longevity, and extending our health span. During this episode you’ll learn about: Dr. Nathan Price background [:51] Preventative wellness [5:55] Healthcare is really disease care [6:29] Proactive measures and health span [7:15] Healthy aging [10:03] Wellness program [10:49] Genetics and healthy aging [12:12] Environment and heathy aging [15:00] Epigenetic clocks [16:02] Biological age testing...2022-05-0440 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Harmful Effects of Heavy MetalsDo you wonder if you have high levels of heavy metals in your system – like mercury, lead, or cadmium? Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mary Kay Ross, joins us to explain how you can tell, why you should care, and answer audience questions about all things heavy metals. During this episode you’ll learn about: Heavy metals and toxins [1:54] Exposure [3:00] Genetics and heavy metal exposure [4:27] Environmental exposure [5:15] Mary Kay’s mission [6:15] A leak in the house [10:08] Black mold [10:40] Overcoming mycotoxin [14:19] Supplementing [16:49] Methylation process [17:54] Arsenic [20:21] Questions from the community [22:30] What makes a mold toxic [22:41] Does mycotoxin poisonin...2022-04-2042 min

The Thorne PodcastKeeping the brain healthy with Dr. Mary Kay Ross Pt. 2Dr. Mary Kay Ross, Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, joins us once again to continue the important discussion about brain health. Learn about the difficulties of diagnosing brain fog, the role the gut plays in your cognition, supplements for your brain, and more. During this episode you’ll learn about: The brain’s relationship to the body [1:23] Brain health for younger people [2:28] Brain fog [4:36] Diagnosing brain fog [6:17] Dietary impacts [11:12] The blood-brain barrier [14:09] Thorne’s gut health test [15:32] Leaky lung [17:14] Supplement for your brain [21:18] Mast Cell activation syndrome [25:48] Questions from the community [28:29] How does blood sugar impact the brai...2022-04-0649 min

The Thorne PodcastKeeping the brain healthy with Dr. Mary Kay Ross Pt. 1In this episode of the Thorne Podcast, Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mary Kay Ross, joins us to share inside details about Thorne’s exciting research and development of a brain health program. Learn about ways to assess brain health, nutrition tips, and more. During this episode you’ll learn about: Mary Kay Ross Background [1:00] Work at Thorne and brain program [4:27] Alzheimer’s Disease [5:59] Using AI and Machine Learning for brain disorders [7:32] Gender and Alzheimer’s [9:33] Statins [11:03] Precision medicine for the brain [11:53] EMBODY program and “digital twins” [12:30] Studying the brain [16:00] Keeping the brain healthy [18:09] Importance of exercise [1...2022-03-2341 min

The Thorne PodcastThe MLB Player Diet with Sports Dietician Grant HarrisNutrition coordinator for the Cleveland Guardians and sports dietitian Grant Harris joins the Thorne Podcast Performance Edition to talk about his food first philosophy for fueling professional athletes. Discover the best nutrients for fueling performance, how supplements can help cover nutritional gaps, along with the importance of third-party testing. During this episode you’ll learn about: Grant Harris background [:34] Culinary nutrition [1:00] Working in the MLB [3:34] Bonding over food [6:00] Incorporating supplements [7:23] Covering the gaps [7:44] Player safety and third-party testing [9:20] NSF certification [9:47] Grant’s sports nutrition philosophy [11:40] Looking past the pandemic [13:20] Goals for the future [16:00] Questions from the comm...2022-03-0935 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Wahls Diet and Autoimmune DisordersAfter being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Dr. Terry Wahls went on to create her own unique diet, known as the Wahl’s Protocol. In this exclusive interview, she joins Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss the principles behind her healthy diet, her new approach to wellness, and how her ideas can be applied to everyone looking to live a healthier life. During this episode you’ll learn about: Terry Wahl’s background [:55] MS diagnosis [2:00] “Riding a bike again” [3:55] Wahl’s case report [5:30] Reevaluating her practice [7:27] “Treating the person, not the disease” [10:00] Working on wellness [10:30] “Broccoli” Pathway...2022-02-2342 min

The Thorne PodcastEverything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Olympics with Wes BarnettIn this Performance Edition of the Thorne Podcast, we’re joined by former Olympic athlete Wesley Barnett to talk about his experiences as a weightlifter, and then as an administrator at the U.S. Olympic Committee, and what it meant to represent Team USA. During this episode you’ll learn about: Wes’s Olympic experience [0:50] Competing as a clean athlete in an era of performance enhancement [2:03] Searching for clean supplements [4:14] Understanding competition bans [4:45] Logistics of training and planning for the Olympic Games [6:35] 7-year plans [8:44] Looking toward the future of sports performance [14:30] Taking care of the bas...2022-02-0937 min

The Thorne PodcastStudying the Biomarkers of Professional Football Players | Performance EditionDr. Laura Kunces, Thorne’s Senior Vice President of Medical Strategy, joins the Thorne Podcast Performance Edition. In this episode, she talks with Joel Totoro about a recent research study she participated in with NCAA athletes, and how the results relate to the general public. During this episode you’ll learn about: Laura Kunces background [:34] Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research [:53] Nutrition status of collegiate athletes entering the NFL [1:41] NFL Combine [4:25] Study findings [4:40] 79 biomarkers studied [5:39] 5 biomarkers that were consistently low [6:34] Impact on brain function [8:59] Omega-3 index [10:55] How much omega-3 does a person need? [12:38] Not just...2022-01-2637 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Secrets To Healthy SkinAchieving healthy, glowing skin starts by supporting a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree cover the nutrients, lifestyle habits, and other ways to support radiant skin. During this episode you’ll learn about: Basic principles of skin health [2:30] Cigarettes impact on skin health [3:44] Sunbathing and skin [5:05] Vitamin D [6:18] Skin protectants [9:00] Sulforaphane [9:18] Skin supportive nutrients [12:30] Collagen Plus [14:00] Collagen and skin health [15:40] Collagen forms [17:30] Peptides [18:30] Collagen taste [19:30] Questions from the community [23:22] Why do we need lotions and creams? [23:30] Diet and environmental impact on skin [24:00] “Will you eat it?” [26:27] Sunscreen and your s...2022-01-1243 min

The Thorne PodcastWhat’s wrong with the Standard American DietThe 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...2021-12-2940 min

The Thorne PodcastWhat You’ll Learn From Biological Age TestingEver wonder how your lifestyle has affected the way you age? Now you can with knowledge from Thorne's Biological Age test. In this episode, Dr. Robert Rountree is joined by Dr. Laura Kunces, Thorne’s SVP of Medical Strategies, as the two run through their own personal results and recommendations after taking Thorne’s new Biological Age Test. During this episode you’ll learn about: Thorne’s Biological Age Test [:50] Laura Kunces [1:11] Breaking down results through video [1:26] Laura’s Background [2:00] Onegevity Team [2:29] Biological Age Test Concept [2:54] Tracking your health [3:36] Chronological age vs. biological age [3:42] Understanding biomarkers [5:08] What the t...2021-12-1542 min

The Thorne PodcastA Guide To Your Hormone Health With Dr. Holthouse Pt. 2Dr. Holthouse returns in part two on our discussion of hormone health. In this episode, learn about how different hormones interact with each other, how to tell if you have imbalances, and options for correcting potential hormone imbalances. During this episode you’ll learn about: Your questions about hormone health [1:08] What hormones, besides estrogen and testosterone, should a person keep an eye on? [1:16] Estrogen in men [1:55] DHEA hormone [3:35] Human growth hormone [4:55] Hormone replacement [6:45] How can I tell if hormones are imbalanced [8:34] Estrogen dominance [8:45] What to do if you have hormone imbalance [15:04] Focus on gut hea...2021-12-1529 min

The Thorne PodcastA Guide To Your Hormone Health With Dr. Holthouse Pt. 1Dr. Mark Holthouse joins Dr. Robert Rountree for a two-part discussion on hormone health. In part one, discover the different concepts behind promoting optimal hormone health and correcting imbalances. During this episode you’ll learn about: Mark Holthouse background [:59] Holthouse’s practice [1:38] Family practice and integrative medicine [5:22] Modeling the Cleveland Clinic [8:52] Rethinking wellness [9:20] Interest in alternatives [10:07] Hormonal health [13:19] Differences in awareness between genders [14:09] Hormonal imbalances as a symptom [16:38] “Silo” Medicine concept [18:27] Whole endocrine system [18:53] Functional medicine views [20:38] Interventions and hormone testing [23:30] What to look for in hormone imbalance [24:20] Stress and hormones [26:27] Resou...2021-12-0128 min

The Thorne PodcastWhy Breathing and Mobility Matter with Dana SantasIn this episode of the Thorne Podcast Performance Edition, we’re joined by the Mobility Maker herself, Dana Santas. As a professional mind, body, and breathing coach, Dana shares her insights on how practicing daily breathing and mobility exercises can help you live better. During this episode you’ll learn about: Dana Santas background [:35] Mobility maker meaning [:56] On breathing, mobility, and mental wellness [2:43] Gray Cook yoga [5:20] The importance of breathwork [7:00] Bio-mechanics of breathing [8:31] The diaphragm [9:46] Breathing exercises [13:00] Breathing and mobility for everyone [14:30] Back to basics [15:08] Fundamental movements for general population [16:10] Reinforcing wellness 24/7 [17:00] Training NFL team...2021-11-1739 min

The Thorne PodcastWomen and Wellness with Maed Founder Denise VasiModel, actress, and wellness icon Denise Vasi joins us to share her inspiring story. Learn how motherhood redefined Denise’s concept of wellness, how she finds balance, and her inspiration behind founding Maed, an inclusive and diverse community for women’s wellness and clean beauty. During this episode you’ll learn about: Denise Vasi background [:40] Teenage model to mom [1:07] How becoming a mother changed views on wellness [3:03] Founding Maed [4:36] Making wellness routines sustainable [5:35] Taking time to rest [7:30] Listening to your body [8:42] Hormone health [9:10] Having a wellness community [11:00] Maed’s mission and values [12:29] Women and wellness [12:43] Clean beauty p...2021-11-0337 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Champion Mindset of MMA Fighter Dan IgeThe #9 ranked fighter in the Featherweight Division, Dan Ige, joins the Performance Edition of the Thorne Podcast to answer audience questions and shares how he shapes his champion mindset. During this episode you’ll learn about: Latest on Dan Ige [0:47] Being a new dad [1:02] Dan’s journey to the UFC [1:46] Growing up in Hawaii [1:58] Wrestling to MMA [2:35] Hawaiian MMA traditions [4:02] Managing the mental demands of sport [6:34] “Creating a new map” [7:55] Balancing fatherhood and being a fighter [9:40] Dan’s training and recovery with Thorne and the UFC Performance Institute [11:49] How Dan manages his nutrition and training habits [13:59] Questions...2021-10-2729 min

The Thorne PodcastPCOS 101: Learn more about PCOS by participating in our studyPCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age – seen in upward of 13 percent of women. Learn exactly what PCOS is, possible causes, and about how Thorne’s sister company, Onegevity, is conducting a new study to take a deep scientific look at PCOS. Recruitment for study is for women with a current or past PCOS diagnosis. The calls for participants will close 10/31/2021. If you are interested and eligible, then please contact the study coordinator at StudyCoordinator@onegevity.com to learn more. The study has been approved by the University of Maryland Inst...2021-10-1342 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Training Philosophy of CrossFit Invictus Coach Bryce Smith Pt. 2CrossFit and Invictus Fitness coach Bryce Smith returns to answer your questions. In this Performance Edition of the Thorne Podcast Bryce joins Joel Totoro, Thorne Director of Sports Science to discuss training athletes during Covid, finding exercise motivation, and the joy of competitive CrossFit. During this episode you’ll learn about: CrossFit Semi-Finals [00:50] Questions from the community [1:15] How do you make training fun? [1:21] Gratitude [1:47] Appreciate the moment [3:20] “Earning your spot on the couch [4:56] Training athletes during a pandemic [6:10] Listening to the experts [6:33] Breathwork and mobility [7:00] Combating too much sitting [8:00] Customized training programs [10:48] Encouraging moderation [11:30] Zoom meetings and s...2021-10-0635 min

The Thorne PodcastThe Training Philosophy of CrossFit Invictus Coach Bryce Smith Pt. 1Strength & Conditioning Coach Bryce Smith joins Joel Totoro, Thorne Director of Sports Science to discuss his CrossFit journey, coaching philosophy, and Bryce’s mission to help clients achieve the best version of themselves. During this episode you’ll learn about: Bryce Smith background [0:45] CrossFit and coaching [0:56] Using Thorne in recovery and training [3:39] Using biomarkers and bloodwork in training [5:47] Optimize training [6:15] Thorne : Certified for Sport® [8:10] Coaching clients to achieve full potential [9:20] Paying attention to your body’s signals [10:23] Documenting wellness goals and journey [11:22] Addressing long term health goals [14:28] How being an athlete makes you a better c...2021-09-2928 min

The Thorne PodcastGlow Girl Melissa Meyers Shares Her Beauty & Wellness AdviceBeauty, lifestyle, and wellness icon Melissa Meyers, aka the Glow Girl, sits down to share her favorite healthy aging advice. Discover how to achieve a more youthful glow by supporting your body and beauty from the inside out in this latest episode of the performance edition of the Thorne Podcast. Stay up on Melissa’s social channels and be on the lookout for a special something in the coming weeks. During this episode you’ll learn about: Journey to becoming the Glow Girl [1:00] Moving to L.A. [3:24] Thorne and wellness [5:02] NiaCel and healthy aging [5:30] Health testing [5:59] Beaut...2021-09-1530 min

The Thorne PodcastAll About Anxiety and Depression Pt. 2In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Rountree and Dr. Lipman take a closer look at the topic of depression. Learn about the gut-brain connection and its link with depression, cytokine sickness, antidepressants, nutritional deficiencies, and more in this episode. Note: 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. During this episode you’ll learn about: Depression and day-to-day struggle [2:41] Melancholy [3:20] Deep-seated or situational depression [3:46] Modern society and de...2021-08-1134 min

The Thorne PodcastAll About Anxiety and Depression Pt. 1In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Rountree and Dr. 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. Note: 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. 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...2021-07-2839 min

The Thorne PodcastAn Unhappy Gut: Understanding Gut InflammationAn unhealthy gut lining allows bacteria, toxins, and partially digested food to make its way out of your gut and into your body to wreak havoc. This can lead to imbalanced levels of inflammation in the gut, a disruption of normal microbiome balance, and can contribute to food sensitivities. In this episode of the Thorne podcast, we breakdown what causes an unhappy gut and what you can do about it. During this episode you’ll learn about: Fasting and your gut [1:18] Gut and inflammation [1:53] The microbiome [2:07] Intestinal permeability [2:54] Microbiome basics [3:30] IBS [4:08] Gut bacteria [5:15] Bacteria dive...2021-07-1430 min

The Thorne PodcastNBA’s Josh Hart Talks Basketball, eSports, And Healthy HabitsIn a special performance edition of the Thorne Podcast, we’re joined by professional basketball player Josh Hart. Josh joins Joel Totoro, Director of Sports Science to discuss life in the NBA, his passion for eSports, and what basketball and gaming have in common. Rundown During this episode you’ll learn about: Josh Hart of the New Orleans Pelicans [:30] A look into Josh Hart’s offseason [1:01] Josh Hart on his training and nutrition [1:41] Overcoming bad habits and a sweet tooth [2:10] Taking nutrition more seriously [2:29] Partnering with Thorne [2:48] Josh Hart and eSports...2021-07-0729 min

The Thorne PodcastHemp Oil: What It Is & What it Isn’tAre hemp oil and THC the same thing? Who should take hemp oil? How to choose a hemp oil supplement? In this special episode of the Thorne podcast, the doctors are joined by Dr. Jacqueline Jacques, CMO of CBD Therapeutics, as she answers the most frequently asked questions about hemp oil. During this episode you’ll learn about: Jaqueline Jacques, CMO of CB2 Theraputics [2:08] Jacques background [2:32] CB2 Theraputics [3:24] Endocannabinoid System [3:30] Differentiating CBD, Hemp, THC, and other products? [4:01] Cannabis [4:30] Cannabis vs Hemp [4:50] THC [5:15] Are there individual responses to CBD and CBD products? [6:07] Route of administration [7:55] How...2021-06-3041 min

The Thorne PodcastWhy NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Are Important for All AthletesIn this special performance edition of the Thorne podcast, Brian Jordan, technical manager for the NSF Certified for Sport® program, explains the importance of NSF Certified for Sport products and why they are not just for the pros – they are for everyone. During this episode you’ll learn about: Brian Jordan background in sports science [1:10] MLB [2:54] Mitchel Report [3:10] Dietary supplements in the MLB [4:02] Supplements and athlete safety [4:49] NSF Certified for Sport® program [5:31] Evolution of nutritional supplement regulations [6:21] Positive tests from contamination [7:45] Russian doping scandal and keeping athletes safe [9:52] Athlete education [11:10] NSF Certified for Sport® certification [11:58] Certification process...2021-06-1636 min