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03 Mar 2021What Are the Different Types of Headaches?00:34:31

Headaches can be mild or they can be severe. Join Dr. Frank Lipman and Dr. Robert Rountree as they discuss the many different types of headaches – from migraines to tension headaches – and what could be causing them.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Causes of headaches are multifactored [2:36]
  • Tension headaches [2:45]
  • Food sensitivities and headaches [3:11]
  • The great paradox: Brain does not feel pain [3:42]
  • Blood vessels and your brain [4:20]
  • Finding the source of headaches [4:47]
    • Chronic headaches vs severe headaches [5:00]
    • Diagnosing headache causes [5:33]
    • Scanning for brain injury [6:00]
  • Headache triggers [6:56]
    • Tracking triggers with a diary [7:12]
    • Lifestyle factors [7:44]
    • Stress is a big factor [7:57]
    • Dehydration and headaches [8:34]
    • Muscle tension as a cause for headaches [9:03]
  • Trigger points on the body [9:24]
  • Migraines [10:20]
    • Causes [11:18]
  • Other triggers [12:30]
    • Food allergies [13:13]
    • Nutritional deficiencies [13:48]
    • Nutrients to help with headaches [14:00]
  • Treating headaches [16:00]
  • Histamine response and headaches [17:56]
  • How headaches vary headaches [19:22]
  • Questions from the community [21:44]
    • What are the different types of headaches [21:47]
      • Most common: Tension and migraines [22:01]
      • Headache is a vague name for the pain you are feeling [22:10]
      • Important to identify cause [22:40]
    • How long can I have a headache before I need to see a doctor? [22:58]
      • Depends on the severity of headache [23:10]
      • Getting to the bottom of headaches cause [25:00]
    • Why are headaches linked to skipping meals? [26:50]
      • Abdominal migraines [27:06]
      • Hypoglycemia [27:47]
      • Understanding blood sugar levels [28:11]
    • Are headaches in the brain or some other part of the head? [29:45]
      • Headaches come from structures of the brain [29:59]
    • Why are headaches behind my eyes? [30:17]
      • Muscles behind the eyes [30:21]
    • What is good for headaches? [31:23]
      • Ibuprofen [31:32]
      • Willow bark extract, ginger [32:06]
      • Releasing tension in the muscles [32:46]

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14 Apr 2021The Secrets to Effective Weight Management00:33:49

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, our doctors 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:

  • Weight management introduction [2:00]
    • Unhealthy diets [2:35]
    • Hormonal response to foods [2:44]
  • Lifestyle diets [3:14]
    • Paleo [3:19]
    • Low-carb [3:40]
  • Weight and lifestyle factors [4:00]
    • Cortisol and weight [4:15]
  • Creating a lifestyle around healthy weight [5:00]
  • Intermittent Fasting [6:27]
    • How many hours to fast [6:59]
    • Calorie restriction and stress [8:00]
  • Hormesis or hormetic stress [8:35]
    • Stimulating metabolism [10:30]
  • Microbiome and weight [12:05]
    • Can altered microbiome cause weight gain? [13:28]
    • Ingredients that alter our microbes [13:36]
  • Weight management and supplements [14:00]
    • Berberine [14:27]
    • Green tea [15:05]
  • Weight gain is your body telling you something is not working [15:20]
    • Diet, stress, and other causes [15:30]
  • Mainstream weight loss: too much focus on calories in / calories out [16:20]
  • Detoxification [16:45]
    • Supporting the body’s detox system [18:34]
    • Supplements and detoxification [18:43]
  • Questions from the community [20:48]
    • Why do contestants on The Biggest Loser regain their weight after the competition? [20:51]
      • Not dealing with underlying issues [21:02]
      • Not making meaningful changes [21:26]
    • How can I support healthy metabolism? [23:29]
      • Methods for supporting your body’s fat burning mode [23:35]
      • Caffeine and metabolism supporting supplements [24:29]
    • 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]
      • Prescreening [30:55]
    • How can I improve my health regardless of weight? [32:03]
      • Lifestyle changes [32:07]

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Five Strategies for Healthy Weight Management

Can a Probiotic Help You with Weight Management?

Manage Your Weight with Mindful Eating

Stress and Weight Gain: What’s the Connection?

Thorne Weight Management Program Guide

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24 Aug 2022New Approaches to Kids’ Nutrition00:42:53

Kids 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, from cod liver oil to sugary gummies and cereals [13:28]
  • Changing attitudes to daily multivitamins for kids [15:56]
  • What Daily Value means for nutrient intake [17:42]
  • Choline for brain development [19:32]
    • Algae: a vegan source for DHA [22:09]
  • Questions from the community [24:49]
    • Thorne’s approach to a kids multivitamin: dissolvable discs
    • How a kids multivitamin can build on the foundation of a diverse, healthy diet [29:48]
    • Probiotic support for kids [33:10]
    • What age to start giving children a multivitamin [36:30]

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20 Jan 2021What Is An Autoimmune Disease?00:31:27

What happens when your immune system mistakenly attacks your body? In this episode of the Thorne Podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman and Dr. Robert Rountree breakdown autoimmune diseases, how they develop, who gets them, and more.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Autoimmune disease and functional medicine [3:03]
  • Leaky Gut and chronic low grade infections [4:32]
  • Autoimmune disease doesn’t develop overnight [5:55]
    • Takes years to develop [6:15]
    • Several factors trigger the immune response excessively [6:25]
  • What can be done about autoimmune diseases [7:51]
    • Working with underlying problems [8:27]
    • Takes time to develop, it takes time to fix [9:23]
    • Seamus Mullen and rheumatoid arthritis [10:12]
  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis [11:38]
  • Nutrients [12:24]
    • Supplements for leaky gut [12:37]
    • Curcumin [13:40]
    • Quercetin [14:18]
    • Curcumin and absorption [14:44]
  • Aging and autoimmune disease [15:01]
  • Bacteriophages [15:52]
  • Autoimmune and your gut health [16:21]
    • Bacteria and autoimmune disease [17:01]
  • Restoring balance [18:23]
  • Community Questions [20:42]
    • Are autoimmune diseases easy to spot? [20:50]
      • Testing for antibodies [21:11]
      • Fatigue, swelling, could be signs [21:40]
      • Evolving understanding on autoimmune diseases [22:39]
    • Hygiene and autoimmune disease [23:55]
      • Not related to hygiene [24:09]
      • Vaccinations [24:35]
    • Pregnancy and autoimmune disease [26:42]
      • Hormones [26:56]
      • Autoimmune diseases and gender [27:37]
      • Keeping gut microbiome healthy [29:15]
      • Estrogen and autoimmune disease [29:40]

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14 Feb 2024Food as Medicine, with Trifecta’s Greg Connolly00:40:45

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: 

  1. Greg Connolly, founder and CEO of Trifecta, a health-focused meal delivery service [1:31] 
  2. Why is unhealthy eating so common in the U.S.? [4:19] 
    • The 3 big obstacles to healthy eating: [7:04] 
  3. What is the best diet plan? [8:18] 
  4. “Skip the kid’s menu”: How to improve taste preference and help kids choose healthy food [13:21] 
  5. 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] 
  6. Questions from the community
    • Does 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] 

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29 Sep 2021The Training Philosophy of CrossFit Invictus Coach Bryce Smith Pt. 100:28:31

Strength & 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 coach [16:30]
  • The Dirty 30 workout [19:08]
  • Custom supplement routines [21:15]
  • Building relationships 23:36]
    • Dad’s diagnosis [24:07]
  • On becoming better [26:54]
    • Practice mindset [26:56]

 

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06 Jan 2021What Causes a Leaky Gut?00:29:50

Intestinal hyperpermeability, commonly called Leaky Gut Syndrome, is when the gut’s protective mucosal barrier loses its effectiveness, which allows bacteria, toxins, and unwanted molecules to “leak” into the bloodstream. In this episode of the Thorne Podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman and Dr. Robert Rountree discuss the symptoms of a leaky gut and the techniques for keeping your gut health on track.

During this episode, you’ll learn about:

  • Increased intestinal permeability [2:50]
    • New research on intestinal permeability and gut barrier [3:40]
    • Leaky gut misunderstandings [5:05]
  • Occurring at microscopic level [5:52]
    • Leaky Gut and small intestine [6:48]
    • Endotoxins [7:16]
  • Leaky gut, obesity, and fatty liver [8:13]
  • The gut and the body’s inflammatory response [8:41]
  • Improving the functioning of the gut wall [9:00]
    • Modern life and overprocessed foods and your gut [9:40]
  • Medical journals on intestinal permeability [10:28]
  • Altered microbiome causing leaky gut? [11:31]
    • Bacteriophages and your gut [12:11]
    • Achieving gut balance [13:10]
    • Yeast strains and the gut [14:10]
    • Fungi [14:40]
  • Overgrowth and leaky gut [15:00]
  • Alcohol, anti-inflammatory drugs, and leaky gut [16:21]
  • High-sugar and high-carb diets [17:12]
  • Questions from the community [18:47]
    • Why is leaky gut not more commonly discussed? [18:56]
      • The name leaky gut [19:00]
      • Using more technical terms to describe leaky gut [19:20]
      • Introduce the research on intestinal permeability [19:40]
      • Alessio Fasano [20:08]
      • Gluten and leaky gut [20:20]
    • Testing gluten sensitivity [20:03]
      • Anti-gliadin antibodies [21:06]
      • Other proteins in gluten [22:14]
    • How to tell if I have leaky gut [22:35]
      • Bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements [22:45]
      • Joint pain and skin rashes [23:23]
    • L-glutamine supplements and gut health [24:48]
    • Other supplements for gut health [25:52]
    • Peptides and gut health [27:00]

 

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10 Jul 2024Olympian Ryan Crouser Prepares for Paris 202400:42:13

In 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:

  1. 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 importance of data [6:10]
    • Crouser’s experience coaching college athletes [11:43]
    • What goal setting means for Crouser [16:59]
  2. The impact of international travel on athletic performance
    • Crouser’s sleep and hydration strategies [22:34]
    • How Crouser’s past Olympic Games inform his preparation for Paris [26:48]
  3. Questions from the community
    • Competing is so much of your job. How do you stay relaxed? [31:47]
    • Are there any sports that would help with throwing shot put or what advice would you give to younger athletes who are interested? [32:40]
    • Do you have a favorite “food city” that you've competed in or trained in? [36:39]
    • Do you have any superstitions or routines that you try to stick to? [38:22]

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13 Jul 2022A Holistic Approach to Health with Elissa Goodman00:31:06

Nutritionist 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 achieved a great result on Thorne’s Biological Age Test and identifies areas of improvement [14:17]
  • Questions from the audience [19:59]
    • How to create new habits without getting overwhelmed by lots of changes [20:06]
    • What are Elissa’s favorite supplements [23:24]
    • Topics and products emerging in the supplement world [25:35]

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13 Jan 2021UFC’s Anthony Smith on Training and Nutrition | PE Edition00:27:34

As an MMA fighter, Anthony Smith requires his body to perform at peak potential. In this special Performance Edition of the Thorne Podcast, listen as Joel Totoro, Director of Sports Science at Thorne and the UFC’s Anthony Smith talk about what goes in to the training, recovery, and nutrition regimen of a UFC athlete.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Anthony Smith on making the jump from middleweight to light heavyweight [2:03]
    • UFC Performance Institute [3:32]
  • Tracking nutritional and performance changes [4:30]
    • Achieving nutritional balance [5:30]
  • Implementing change and breaking habits [6:48]
  • Preparing for a UFC fight [8:54]
    • Tracking a MMA fighter’s stats [9:26]
  • Supplements for UFC training [11:23]
    • Using supplements along with diet and proper training [11:48]
    • Creatine and protein [12:42]
  • Avoiding exercise and training mistakes [13:59]
    • Focus on rest and recovery, proper nutrition [14:24]
    • Listen to coaching staff [15:54]
    • Balance between training and recovery [16:40]
  • Community Questions
    • How do you prefer to take your protein [18:47]
      • Protein powder with almond milk [18:57]
    • How to handle injuries and downtime [19:29]
      • Learning to work around it [19:37]
    • Cutting weight for UFC [20:58]
      • Recovery and rehydration [21:11]
      • Finding an ideal float weight [23:04]
    • What would your ultimate UFC fantasy fight be? [24:15]
      • Royce Grace and Demian Maia [24:32]
    • UFC PI Laser Pod and other training equipment [25:12]
  • Fight Nation Radio [25:58]

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09 Mar 2022The MLB Player Diet with Sports Dietician Grant Harris00:35:53

Nutrition 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 community [20:00]
    • Should high school athletes be taking supplements? [20:12]
    • Keto diet in high school athletes [23:29]
    • Creatine vs. protein [25:15]
      • Pre-workouts [28:51]
    • What nutrients help fuel performance [30:23]
    • Nutritional needs of different baseball player positions [31:03]
  • Grant’s thoughts on CrossFit [32:38]

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02 Aug 2023Performance Cooking with Trifecta’s Chef Mario00:35:42

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. 

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”? 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] 

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12 Jun 2024What My Menopause Test Results Mean for My Cycle00:34:49

Dr. 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:

  1. All about Thorne’s Menopause Test [0:50]
    • How the sample collection process works [2:10]
    • Tips for generating a saliva sample [4:26]
  2. What is menopause? What is perimenopause? [5:46]
    • Why women of all ages may benefit a menopause hormone test [7:52]
  3. 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]
  4. 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 testosterone levels mean? [24:30]
    • DHEA as a measure of hormonal health [26:22]
    • How to understand the cortisol rhythm and energy levels [28:53]

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07 Jul 2021NBA’s Josh Hart Talks Basketball, eSports, And Healthy Habits00:29:40

In 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 [3:02]
    • Love of competition [3:16]
  • Engaging in better sleeping habits [4:52]
  • Applying advantages to both sports and eSports [7:11]
    • Esports and basketball [8:11]
  • Teamwork lessons and applying them to both on the court and gaming [8:44]
  • Josh’s relationship with his fans [10:30]
    • Connecting on a more personal level [11:16]
  • Questions from the community [13:24]
    • What are your game day rituals [13:30]
    • How did Covid-19, the NBA Bubble, and the shortened season impact performance for you and the league? [14:11]
    • Will people begin to put more emphasis on nutrition and recovery? [15:23]
      • Investing in more recovery programs [15:53]
    • What kind of protein do you take and do you have any other supplement recommendations? [16:11]
      • Thorne Whey Protein Isolate and RecoveryPro [16:18]
      • Magnesium [17:42]
    • What are you favorite guilty pleasure foods on the road? [18:48]
    • What are your favorite meals from your personal chef? [21:04]
      • Eating healthy [22:21]
    • What was it like playing in an empty stadium without fan support? [22:56]
    • How do you stay focused on the court? [24:01]
    • Who have been the biggest mentors and supporters throughout your career? [25:19]
    • How is physical therapy going and recovery going? [26:08]
    • Other favorite activities besides basketball and gaming [27:14]
    • Who is your biggest NBA competition in the eSports world? [27:42]

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19 May 2021Cardiovascular Care: Getting to the Heart of the Matter00:32:35

From understanding cholesterol levels to heart-healthy diets, Dr. Frank Lipmann and Dr. Robert Rountree share their strategies and lifestyle advice for caring for your heart.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Rethinking wellness [1:31]
  • Cardiovascular health [3:15]
    • Measuring cholesterol: LDL and HDL [4:00]
    • Lipid Panels [4:45]
  • Good and bad cholesterol [6:30]
  • Early study of heart disease [7:20]
    • Oxidized fat [7:40]
  • Statins [8:15]
  • Advanced lipid panel testing [8:57]
  • Lumbrokinase and other enzymes [12:25]
  • Carotid Intima Media Thickness CIMT [13:51]
  • Understanding LDL and HDL [16:06]
  • Cholesterol and diet [17:12]
    • Sugars and carbs [18:20]
  • Questions from the community [20:41]
    • What are the first warning signs of clogged arteries [20:50]
    • What causes high cholesterol? [22:58]
      • Cholesterol and your liver [23:00]
    • What exercise help support the heart? [24:34]
    • Why do healthy people – like marathon runners – have heart problems? [26:20]
    • What should I never eat to keep my heart healthy? [27:08]
      • Cigarette smoking [27:26]
      • Sugar and trans fats [27:45]
    • What’s the best diet for preventing heart disease? [28:36]
    • Difference between cholesterol and insulin levels [30:04]

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18 Sep 2024NSF Certified: A Contract for Product Quality00:39:24

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:

  1. What is NSF? An international not-for-profit organization that serves public health [0:54]
    • What does NSF stand for? [5:11]
  2. The dietary supplement industry and the need for third-party testing [7:01]
  3. 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 testing [11:51]
    • How does NSF Certified for Sport® keep athletes safe? [19:08]
  4. What tests does NSF perform? [23:29]
  5. Questions from the community
    • What’s the difference between NSF and FDA? [28:32]
    • What should coaches tell their athletes, especially young athletes, about supplement safety? [30:14]
    • Why should nonathletes care about NSF Certified for Sport®? [32:54]
    • How many tests or test methods does NSF perform? [36:18]

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29 Dec 2021What’s wrong with the Standard American Diet00:40:22

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]

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12 Jan 2022The Secrets To Healthy Skin00:43:04

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]
      • Diet and environmental impact on skin [24:00]
      • “Will you eat it?” [26:27]
    • Sunscreen and your skin [28:00]
  • What fruits are good for glowing skin? [30:00]
  • What cause acne and what can be done about it [31:39]
  • Water and your skin [33:56]
  • What destroys collagen in the body? [35:05]
  • Dealing with eczema [36:00]
  • Botox and skin [39:35]

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24 Jul 2024Our 100th Show! How to Live to 100 and Beyond00:42:18

The 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: 

  1. This week’s guest: Dr. Nathan Price, researcher, author, and Chief Science Officer at Thorne [1:09]
  2. 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] 
  3. What lifestyle habits do centenarians have to help them live longer? Or is it just genetics? [9:50]
    • Two key factors associated with longevity: Cognitive function and parental longevity [12:19] 
    • Why genes can be used to predict longevity but not define it [15:06] 
  4. The wellness model of health care: Reducing health risks with everyday choices [18:35]
    • Prevention vs. treatment: Lifestyle approaches to good health and longevity [23:25] 
    • The future of wellness: Using science to make wellness predictive and precise [27:50] 
  5. Questions from the community 
    • Is living longer a good thing? [30:58] 
    • What’s the truth behind centenarians living longer because they eat raw eggs? [34:40] 
    • What are blue zones? Can you improve your lifespan by moving to a blue zone? [36:47] 

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From the podcast archives: Previous episodes with Dr. Price; aging with Dr. Lee Hood; 

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06 Apr 2022Keeping the brain healthy with Dr. Mary Kay Ross Pt. 200:49:22

Dr. 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 brain? [28:42]
    • What is more damaging to your brain: caffeine, alcohol, drugs? [31:18]
    • Thorne’s PharmaGABA explanation [37:19]
    • What vitamins are best for your brain [41:44]
    • Can you detox your brain? [44:33]

 

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01 May 2024How Team Liquid Created an Esports Phenomenon00:40:46

In 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:

  1. 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]
  2. How Team Liquid turned gaming into an athletic enterprise with a focus on human health
  3. Team Liquid’s shift from video games as entertainment to serious competition [7:07]
    • Why Team Liquid trusts Thorne for science-backed supplements [11:53]
    • Building the Thorne x Team Liquid partnership: Caleb Anderson’s Thorne journey [14:43]
  4. Questions from the community
    • What does diversity look like in esports? How is Team Liquid leading the way with its inclusivity practices? [19:35]
    • How does Team Liquid support its players’ physical and mental health? [24:16]
    • With players on three continents, how does Team Liquid manage its organization? [28:57]
    • What advancements in esports technology can we expect in the next five to 10 years? [32:36]

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15 Jun 2022Under pressure: The evolution of hyperbaric oxygen therapy00:51:03

Dr. 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 concussions 18:19]
  • Current research and the hunt for answers [20:54]
    • Environmental oxidation versus controlled hyperbaric oxidation [22:09]
    • Supplementation protects against oxidative effects [23:29]
  • Questions from the community [26:46]
    • Hyperbaric treatment for athletic performance and recovery [26:55]
    • Side effects of HBOT [33:51]
    • The push for certified, doctor-driven therapies [36:30]
    • Explorative research into treating viral infection [40:28]
    • Telomeres and inflammation: HBOT’s potential for healthy aging [43:32]

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13 Mar 2024Podcast Rewind: It's Personalized – The Future of Data-Driven Health00:40:19

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] 

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11 Oct 2023Science Behind the Scenes with Dr. Stephen Phipps00:37:36

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:

  1. Returning guest – Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer [0:55]
  2. 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]
  3. How long does Thorne take to formulate its products? [14:48]
  4. Sourcing sustainable ingredients with minimal ecological impact [15:53]
  5. The benefits of Thorne’ multiple rounds of testing on ingredients and products [19:57]
  6. Questions from the community
    • What 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]

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11 Aug 2021All About Anxiety and Depression Pt. 200:34:49

In 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 depression [4:40]
    • Antidepressants [5:58]
    • Brain chemistry [6:42]
  • Cytokine sickness [8:42]
    • Abnormal microbiome [9:32]
  • Serotonin made in the gut [10:00]
  • Gut health and depression [11:19]
    • 5-HTP [13:01]
  • Exercise [13:35]
  • Learned optimism [15:14]
  • Questions from the community [18:14]
    • Postpartum depression [18:28]
      • Diet [19:21]
    • Deficiencies and depression [21:20]
    • How are gut health and depression linked? [23:58]
    • Do medications for anxiety and depression affect the gut? [25:51]
    • Seeing psychologist or psychiatrist for depression [27:12]
    • Can depression be cured, or is it something we learn to live with? [28:42]
    • What do we need to do to be better at handling mental health issues? [31:20]

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08 Nov 2023What is Stress and How It Affects the Body00:33:50

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:

  1. 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]
  2. 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]
  3. What does chronic stress do to the body? [12:16]
  4. Mind-body interventions for patients with chronic stress [14:54]
  5. Questions from the community
    • Why 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]

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15 Sep 2021Glow Girl Melissa Meyers Shares Her Beauty & Wellness Advice00:30:05

Beauty, 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]
  • Beauty from within [6:50]
    • Clean living [7:26]
  • Starting wellness routines [7:49]
  • Healthy aging advice [8:15]
  • Recommended supplements [8:46]
  • Thorne health tests [9:16]
  • Discovering what your body is missing [10:16]
    • Optimizing your wellness journey [11:01]
    • Self-care [11:46]
  • Curbing cravings [12:48]
  • Microbiome health [13:10]
  • Supplements to support weight management [14:42]
  • Cellular energy [15:16]
  • Small tweaks lead to big changes [16:03]
  • Questions from the community [19:21]
    • How do you find your tips and recommendations? [19:33]
    • What’s one supplement you can’t live without? [20:35]
    • Do you have any specific advice for men? [23:31]
    • Finding a work life/balance [25:22]
    • Collagen Plus [27:18]
    • Healthy aging trends [27:30]
  • Where to follow Melissa [28:43]

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21 Sep 2022Mitochondria: ‘Little Furnaces’ for Fat Burning00:51:22

Dr. 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]
  • Oxidative stress and free radicals: The good, the bad, the not-so bad for mitochondria? [17:30]
  • Questions from the community [23:28]
    • Why does mitochondrial biogenesis slow down over time? [23:42]
    • What age do we start losing mitochondria? [28:50]
    • How can I improve my mitochondrial health? [34:57]
    • What does NAD have to do with all this? [38:35]
    • How long do I need the fast to stimulate my mitochondria? [44:03]

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04 Sep 2024AI and the Future of Personalized Medicine00:49:07

Dr. 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 AI work? What are LLMs? [12:45] 

  • What are AI agents? [17:55] 
  • Is AI accurate? What quality control checks are there for AI in health care? [23:05] 

4. How AI makes published medical research easier for the public to understand and access [25:02] 

5. Questions from the community 

  • How much personal information does AI need to give useful results? [32:44] 
  • Will AI health care replace real doctors and nurses? Is AI being taught in medical school? [36:47] 
  • How does AI in health care change “getting a second opinion”? [44:20] 

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15 Feb 2023How to Solve an Age-Old Problem, with Dr. Lee Hood00:35:30

Can 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 [16:40] 
  • Questions from the community 
  • How is biological age calculated? What other test methods are there? [18:55] 
  • Do supplements support healthy aging? [22:35] 
  • What factors lead to signs of accelerated aging? [24:48] 
  • How can AI be used to predict health outcomes? [28:03] 

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  • From the podcast archives 

 

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07 Sep 2022The Kryptonite of Low T: HIIT the Gym and the Diet00:40:39

Dr. 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 significantly improve their condition [7:59] 
  • The best types of exercises for men with low T [10:54] 
  • An overview of the relationship between insulin and testosterone [13:56] 
  • Research showing an association of high insulin with low T levels [16:23] 
  • Men with low T may improve testosterone levels with lifestyle changes [19:28] 
  • Questions from the community [23:26] 
  • Best supplements for testosterone [23:35] 
  • How to know if you have low testosterone and what you can do about it [30:13] 
  • The role processed foods play in people with low T and how to approach dietary changes [35:50] 

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17 Nov 2021Why Breathing and Mobility Matter with Dana Santas00:39:45

In 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 teams [17:57]
  • Mobility magic tricks [20:00]
  • Keeping up with the mobility program and exercise efficiency [21:33]
  • Questions from the community [24:08]
    • MinuteMoFlow [24:21]
    • How can I start with flexibility/mobility training? [27:11]
    • Learning mobility [29:28]
    • Dana’s favorite supplements [32:33]
  • Where to find Dana / Dana’s Podcast [37:09]

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23 Feb 2022The Wahls Diet and Autoimmune Disorders00:42:43

After 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 [13:20]
  • Importance of vitamin D [14:25]
    • Vitamin K [15:26]
  • New studies on MS causes [17:40]
    • Epstein-Barr Virus [20:05]
  • Gut microbiome [21:36]
  • Questions from the community:
    • What are the warning signs of MS [23:54]
    • Should people without MS follow the Wahl’s Protocol and diet? [26:00]
    • What is/isn’t allowed in the diet? [27:19]
    • How bad is breaking the diet? [29:38]
    • What other vitamins and nutrients are a part of this protocol? [32:33]
    • How long does it take to notice benefits from the protocol? [34:24]
    • Studies on the diet and effectiveness [39:17]

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24 May 2023Love and Fencing: From Olympics to Medical School00:38:28

Olympic 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: 

  1. Olympic fencers Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt, who completed part of medical school while competing [00:00:31]
  2. Kiefer’s early fencing background and how it led her to Thorne [1:10]
  3. Meinhardt’s early fencing background and how it led him to Thorne [3:39]
  4. What led Kiefer and Meinhardt to each pursue medical school [8:47]
  5. The parallels between athletics and what Kiefer and Meinhardt have learned in school [14:05]
  6. What they’ve learned about health and wellness to support their post-fencing careers [18:28]
  7. Questions from the community [22:23] 
  • How do I find out more about fencing and what skills do you need to fence? [22:29] 
  • What’s your favorite city to compete in and what’s your favorite city to eat in? [26:11] 
  • How challenging was pausing your medical studies to focus on your Olympic careers? [27:35] 
  • What have your previous Olympics changed about how you’re preparing for Paris in 2024? [33:21] 
  • What’s your ride-or-die supplement? [36:13] 

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15 Dec 2021A Guide To Your Hormone Health With Dr. Holthouse Pt. 200:29:52

Dr. 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 health [16:00]
      • Stress [17:12]
      • Sleep [18:45]
      • Calcium D-Glucarate [20:05]
    • What’s the role of broccoli and brassica vegetables? [22:35]
      • Extracts like SGS [24:33]
    • More possibilities for dealing with hormone imbalance [27:29]
  • Where to follow Dr. Holthouse [28:25]

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14 Dec 2023How the Stress Test Works: Results and Insights00:27:17

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] 

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27 Sep 2023How to Coach Sports Nutrition to Teen Athletes00:34:07

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:

  1. Shawn Pitcher, sports dietitian for youth athletes [0:34]
  2. High-performance nutrition for high-school athletes: What do coaches and dietitians overlook? [2:05]
  3. How data and testing can help determine what an athlete needs [5:25]
  4. Advice for coaches on how to communicate health topics to youth athletes [8:33]
  5. What a foundation in nutrition means for an athlete’s longevity [12:34]
  6. Assessing an athlete’s nutritional supplement needs [17:35]
  7. Questions from the community
    • At 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]

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15 Dec 2021What You’ll Learn From Biological Age Testing00:42:07

Ever 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 test tells you [6:42]
    • Actionable results [7:36]
  • Biological age testing in younger adults [9:23]
    • Optimize the aging process [10:04]
  • How to set up the test [10:50]
    • Blood draw [11:48]
    • Fasting before test [13:00]
  • Kunces Biological Age Results [16:35]
    • Powered by Onegevity Health Intelligence [17:02]
    • Understanding age rate [18:34]
    • Organ ages and blood age [19:33]
    • How often to test biological age [20:40]
  • Kunces personalized recommendations based on test results [23:58]
    • Diet [24:07]
    • Supplement and exercise [24:45]
  • Tracking health over time [25:35]
  • Test cost [27:58]
  • Rountree’s Results [28:36]
    • Interpreting 5 age scores [30:08]
    • Recommendations [35:36]
    • Supplement validation [37:05]
  • Questions about the Biological Age Test [38:08]
    • Thorne’s extensive practitioner network [38:19]

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19 Oct 2022Defying Gravity: Astronaut Health and Your Genes00:42:08

Launch 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:

  1. Chris Mason, professor of Genomics, Physiology, and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of Onegevity [00:00:53]
  2. 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]

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20 Apr 2022The Harmful Effects of Heavy Metals00:42:16

Do 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 poisoning happen through the air or food? [25:19]
    • Any way to avoid environmental exposure? [26:55]
    • Modified citrus pectin [28:29]
    • What are heavy metals [29:29]
    • Difference between heavy metals and essential minerals [31:00]
    • Can heavy metals actually make you heavy [31:01]
    • Which is the heaviest of metals? [34:51]
    • Testing for heavy metals [36:40]
    • What problems do heavy metals cause? [37:23]
    • Heavy metals and supplements [38:25]

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03 Nov 2021Women and Wellness with Maed Founder Denise Vasi00:37:40

Model, 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 products [13:39]
  • MTHFR gene mutation [15:27]
    • Folic acid supplements [16:20]
    • Home health testing [17:30]
    • Vitamin D testing [17:49]
  • Questions from the community [22:37]
    • Skincare challenge [23:41]
    • What does clean beauty mean to you and how can someone tell what if a product is clean? [26:16]
    • How do you balance family time with professional responsibilities? [27:52]
    • Recommending supplements [31:11]
      • Supplement quizzes [32:25]
    • Where to follow Denise [36:25]

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30 Aug 2023All About the Thyroid, the Body’s ‘Sentinel Gland’00:33:13

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] 

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01 Mar 2023What You’ll Learn From Biological Age Testing (Rebroadcast)00:41:15

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 test tells you [6:42]
    • Actionable results [7:36]
  • Biological age testing in younger adults [9:23]
    • Optimize the aging process [10:04]
  • How to set up the test [10:50]
    • Blood draw [11:48]
    • Fasting before test [13:00]
  • Dr. Kunces' Biological Age results [16:35]
    • Understanding age rate [18:34]
    • Organ ages and blood age [19:33]
    • How often to test biological age [20:40]
  • Kunces personalized recommendations based on test results [23:58]
    • Diet [24:07]
    • Supplement and exercise [24:45]
  • Tracking health over time [25:35]
  • Test cost [27:58]
  • Rountree’s Results [28:36]
    • Interpreting 5 age scores [30:08]
    • Recommendations [35:36]
    • Supplement validation [37:05]
  • Questions about the Biological Age Test [38:08]
    • Thorne’s extensive practitioner network [38:19]

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30 Jun 2021Hemp Oil: What It Is & What it Isn’t00:41:25

Are 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 to choose CBD/Hemp oil supplement [9:44]
    • State regulations [10:20]
    • Hemp oil [11:15]
    • Choosing from a reputable brand [12:25]
  • Organic Hemp [13:34]
    • Hemp and Bioremediation [14:29]
  • Smoking vs. oral consumption [15:27]
  • Laboratory testing [17:20]
    • Hemp extraction [17:41]
  • Who should take hemp oil? [18:18]
  • The Endocannabinoid system [18:49]
  • Optimizing your body’s Endocannabinoid system [21:25]
    • Diet [22:12]
    • Supplementing [22:46]
  • Can you measure how well your Endocannabinoid system is working? [22:36]
  • Questions from the community [26:19]
    • THC vs. CBD [26:21]
    • Any benefit from other cannabinoids such as CBN? [29:52]
      • Delta 8 THC [32:48]
    • Is CBD addictive and can hemp cause you to fail a drug test? [34:30]
      • Toxicity [36:15]
      • Cannabis dependence [37:05]
      • Hemp oil and drug testing [38:15]

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27 Jul 2022Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts00:43:12

Dr. 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 community [22:44]
    • History of FDA regulation in herbal medicine [23:00]
    • Difference between an herb and a botanical [28:00]
    • How to determine which botanical supplements are right for you [29:16]
      • The academic pathway naturopathy experts take [30:35]
    • What's the difference between a botanical versus an extract versus a phytochemical? [33:43]
    • Do labels have to list everything in a product? [40:10]

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07 Apr 2021Talking Training, Nutrition, and Life with Tennis Star CoCo Vandeweghe | PE Edition00:30:35

The 2018 U.S. Open doubles champion CoCo Vandeweghe joins Thorne’s Director of Sports Science, Joel Totoro in this special performance edition of the Thorne podcast to discuss the training and nutrition that goes into fueling Coco’s competitive spirit on the tennis court.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Coco Vandeweghe Background and family [1:00]
  • The Grand Slam Tournaments [2:49]
  • CoCo career highlights [3:50]
    • Overcoming injury [4:30]
  • Injury rehab [6:45]
    • Recovery process [9:00]
    • Mental aspects [11:00]
  • Recovery and performance tips [12:30]
    • Recovery basics [12:55]
    • Diet [14:00]
    • Working with a dietician [14:41]
  • Electrolytes and Supplements [15:31]
  • Coco’s nutrition and supplement regimen [16:50]
    • Catalyte [17:00]
  • Finding time to relax and unwind [18:00]
  • Looking ahead in 2021 [19:31]
  • Questions from the community [21:17]
    • How has Covid impacted your performance and training? [21:22]
    • How much training is in the gym vs. on the court/technique training for tennis? [23:15]
    • Coco’s family of athletes [25:00]
    • Tennis inspirations [26:17]
    • Upcoming tennis players inspired by CoCo [26:54]
    • Other sports outside of Tennis: Golf [27:24]
    • Secret to victory in Tennis doubles match [28:05]
  • Headstrong: supporting mental health for veterans [29:16]

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27 Mar 2024We Took Thorne’s Weight Management Test!00:45:14

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:

  1. 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]
  2. 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]
  3. 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]
  4. 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]

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Products 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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29 May 2024Podcast Rewind: All About the Menstrual Cycle00:33:10

Just 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 during the menstrual cycle [8:05]
  • What is PCOS? What does Oova’s data tells us about women with PCOS? [9:05]
  • How data tracking helps us understand PMS [12:39]
  • What disrupts a menstrual cycle? [14:38]
  • Health data vs. actionable health data [16:36]
  • Questions from the community
    • Do women’s menstrual cycles synchronize when living together? [19:30]
    • Why does cycle length change every month? How does stress delay a period? [20:36]
    • Can we predict how many menstrual cycles a woman will have in her lifetime? [22:10]
    • Why do some girls start having periods earlier than others? Does an early puberty mean early menopause? [22:57]
    • What’s the best age to get pregnant? [24:30]
    • What long-term effects do oral contraceptives have on menstruation? [27:58]
    • Can you have sex during your period? [31:14]

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19 Jul 2023The Hallmarks of Aging, with Dr. Robert Rountree00:37:36

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] 

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05 May 2021The Inspiring Story of Team USA Weightlifter Abby Raymond | PE Edition00:28:36

Disciplined, dedicated, and an all-out inspiration. These are all traits that define Team USA Weightlifter Abby Raymond. Listen in to this special performance edition of the Thorne Podcast as Abby shares her story on the importance of supplement safety and testing for athletes, and how she’s training for the 2024 Paris Games.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Abby Ramond Team USA weightlifter [:30]
    • Journey into weightlifting [1:15]
  • Positive Testing [2:04]
    • Turning the experience into a learning opportunity [3:30]
  • Working along USADA [4:02]
    • Promoting clean sports and telling her story [4:30]
  • Finding Thorne [4:49]
    • Testing methods and ensuring supplement safety [5:25]
  • Testing positive for banned substances and athlete eligibility [6:07]
    • Failed doesn’t always equal cheating, could mean contamination [6:33]
  • Accidental dangers of exposures [8:27]
  • NSF Certified for Sport [9:46]
    • Trusting Thorne supplements [10:40]
  • Favorite weightlifting moments [11:15]
  • Paris 2024 Games [12:00]
    • Focusing on the process [12:15]
  • Training routines [13:11]
  • Recovery and nutrition [13:58]
    • Using Thorne products for recovery [14:43]
  • Being a role model for young athletes [15:21]
  • On life outside the weight room [17:29]
  • Questions from the community [19:39]
    • How has Covid-19 impacted the sport? [19:43]
    • What supplement stack do you use for weightlifting? [21:18]
    • What does your training routine look like? [21:50]
    • How do you change the perceptions of Olympic Weightlifting from being a male sport? [22:54]
    • What advice do you have for a young girl looking to get into weightlifting? [24:47]
    • Who are the women athletes that have inspired you?
  • True Sport Anti-Doping [26:20]

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07 Jun 2023Tired but Wired: How to Re-Think Sleep00:46:51

Dr. 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:

  1. What Dr. Mary Kay Ross, brain health expert and Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, has to say about why we sleep [00:00:50]
  2. How sleep is like housekeeping for our brains [1:34]
  3. The signs, symptoms, and health risks of sleep apnea [7:10]
  4. How hormone testing can help and why cortisol can impact your sleep [12:17]
  5. The best Thorne supplements and techniques for improving your sleep quality [18:38]

Questions from the community [23:53]

  • What is the difference between a sleep test like the one that Thorne does and a sleep study? [24:01]
  • Can I fix sleep apnea on my own with diet or supplements? [25:45]
  • Are afternoon naps a good idea? [28:17]
  • Why am I exhausted during the day, but then I can't fall asleep at night? [30:19]
  • What's the difference between melatonin and serotonin, and which one is better for sleep? [35:20]
  • What's the difference between a sleeping pill and melatonin and can you overdose on melatonin? [37:51]
  • I regularly wake up in the middle of the night wide awake and then I have trouble falling asleep again. Is there anything I can do to stop waking up? [41:15]

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01 Jun 2022The Two-Brain Business model of wellness and running a successful gym00:35:23

Two-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 different? [13:22]
    • Health test kits provide guidance on how to supplement [15:40]
  • A prescriptive model to coaching and upgrading clients’ lives [17:40]
  • Two-Brain Summit: How personal trainers can prepare for a post-COVID-19 world [19:42]
    • Events with Sarah Robb O’Hagan of EXOS, coach connections, and more [20:49]
  • Questions from the community [23:10]
    • The state of selling supplements [23:40]
    • How to know what to sell? [27:02]
    • Chris’s top 4 tips to keep clients coming back [28:36]
    • CrossFit network of gym owners [31:30]

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10 May 2023All About the Menstrual Cycle00:33:07

Just 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 [8:05]
  • What is PCOS? What does OOVA’s data tells us about women with PCOS? [9:05]
  • How data tracking helps us understand PMS [12:39]
  • What disrupts a menstrual cycle? [14:38]
  • Health data vs. actionable health data [16:36]
  • Questions from the community
    • Do women’s menstrual cycles synchronize when living together? [19:30]
    • Why does cycle length change every month? How does stress delay a period? [20:36]
    • Can we predict how many menstrual cycles a woman will have in her lifetime? [22:10]
    • Why do some girls start having periods earlier than others? Does an early puberty mean early menopause? [22:57]
    • What’s the best age to get pregnant? [24:30]
    • What long-term effects do oral contraceptives have on menstruation? [27:58]
    • Can you have sex during your period? [31:14]

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06 Oct 2021The Training Philosophy of CrossFit Invictus Coach Bryce Smith Pt. 200:35:36

CrossFit 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 social interaction [12:06]
    • What are CrossFitters competing for in the games? How is it different from a CrossFit workout? [13:14]
      • Recreational CrossFit vs. Competitive CrossFit [17:05]
    • Advice for someone looking to start competitive CrossFit [21:50]
      • Answering questions about what you want [22:11]
      • Defining goals [22:44]
    • I can’t always make it to a CrossFit gym, is it ok to train other ways? [27:03]
      • Making your health a priority [27:25]
      • Other ways to exercise [29:02]
      • Narrowing your mindset [31:05]
      • Using a coach and finding motivation [31:42]
      • Acknowledging negative mindsets [32:33]
    • Learn more about Bryce Smith and Invictus [33:27]

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05 Jul 2023Not About Looks: A Positive Outlook on Your Body00:35:35

Movement 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 success [10:53] 

5. Keranen’s personal experience dealing with unrealistic expectations as a woman [15:10] 

6. Questions from the community [18:51] 

  • I haven't trained in years or I’m untrained. Where do I start? [18:58] 
  • What do you recommend for those who are always traveling or have minimal equipment? [22:20] 
  • My training sometimes feels like a chore, so how do I make exercise enjoyable again? [23:33] 
  • What have you learned as a coach along the way? [28:22] 
  • What's your favorite exercise, supplement, and meal? [32:46] 
  • What’s next in 2023 for Kaisa Keranen? [33:51] 

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24 Feb 2021Exploring Bone And Muscle Loss And What To Do About It00:31:32

Loss of both density (osteopenia) and muscle mass (sarcopenia) are two common concerns when it comes to aging. In this episode of The Thorne Podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman and Dr. Robert Rountree explore the causes of bone and muscle mass loss and what you can do about it.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Defining sarcopenia [1:56]
    • Sarcopenia: loss of muscle mass [2:18]
    • Sarcopenia and metabolic functions [2:50]
    • Sarcopenia and weight [3:50]
    • Aging and strength training [4:20]
  • Aging is a primary factor for difficulty in maintaining muscle mass [5:21]
  • Animal protein, healthy aging, and sarcopenia [6:11]
    • Amino Acid Leucine [6:55]
    • BCAA / Amino Complex [7:24]
  • Using plant proteins [8:20]
  • Collagen and muscle mass [8:50]
    • Collagen and skin health [9:20]
  • Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) [10:28]
    • HMB and muscle mass support [10:35]
  • Osteopenia: loss of bone density [11:18]
    • Connected to the body’s inflammatory response [12:12]
    • Body’s acid/base balance [12:46]
  • Osteopenia and exercise [13:48]
    • Trampolines for osteopenia [13:55]
    • Osteopenia in astronauts [14:07]
    • Swimming for osteopenia [14:30]
  • Osteopenia and diet [15:15]
    • Drinking soda/sugary beverages and negative impact on bone health [15:45]
  • Nutrients for Osteopenia and bone health [16:00]
    • Vitamin K [16:30]
    • Calcium [18:01]
    • Magnesium [18:25]
    • Vitamin D [18:30]
  • Questions from the community [20:05]
    • How to tell if you have sarcopenia [20:10]
      • Feeling fragility, loss of power in muscle function [20:20]
      • Blood and metabolic profile [20:33]
    • How to tell if you have osteopenia [21:32]
      • Lack of symptoms / getting X-ray done [21:40]
    • Difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis [22:27]
      • Degree of bone loss [22:39]
    • Are sarcopenia and osteopenia genetic? [26:13]
      • Understanding how genes interact could help determine bone health [26:46]
    • When do you treat sarcopenia and osteopenia? [28:00]
      • Active prevention [28:20]

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10 Mar 2021Exploring Pro Sports Nutrition with Becci Twombley Pt. 1 | PE Edition00:33:58

As the Team Sports Dietitian for the Los Angeles Angels and dietician for Los Angeles Lakers, Becci Twombley, RDN, has unique insights about the sports nutrition experience and what it takes to fuel professional athletes. Hear what she has to say about the world of sport performance, training athletes during COVID-19, and more in this special performance edition of the Thorne Podcast.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Medical nutrition therapy [1:15]
    • How it relates to sports performance [1:23]
    • Accreditation [1:36]
  • Fueling athletes during Covid-19 [2:48]
    • Feeding athletes [4:00]
    • Individual servings [4:57]
  • Supporting athletes from a distance [5:59]
    • Working in a bubble [6:10]
    • Building relationships with athletes [7:00]
    • Training from a distance [7:36]
  • The wellness side of sports [9:17]
    • Building health habits [10:00]
  • Athlete preparation [12:50]
    • Difference between athletes in MLB and NBA [13:02]
    • Wellness education [14:28]
  • Supporting mental health in athletes [15:20]
    • Covid-19 and increased stress [15:40]
  • Healthy habits after Covid [17:31]
  • Questions from the community [19:05]
    • With limitation on staffing, how did that change how athletes were able to be taken care3 of? [19:15]
      • Everyone had to take on extra roles [19:35]
      • Establishing new routines [20:35]
    • Did you know many athletes that had Covid? [21:26]
      • Organizations took things very seriously [21:51]
      • Retraining after testing positive [22:33]
    • Are athletes taking precautionary measures? [23:09]
      • It’s all about building team culture [22:40]
      • Wearing masks in the NBA [23:51]
      • Covid Testing: MLB vs. NBA [24:34]
    • Lasting impact of Covid-19 and how do athletes recover [25:54]
      • Heart and lungs [26:22]
      • Monitoring athletes [26:43]
    • Dieting and working out during Covid without a gym [28:04]
      • Adjusting energy to match what you expend [28:13]
      • Working out at home [28:23]
      • Energy balance [28:25]
      • Portion sizes [29:23]
    • Rebuild Sports [32:58]

 

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16 Jun 2021Why NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Are Important for All Athletes00:36:26

In 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 [12:20]
    • Prohibited substance list [12:59]
  • NSF science and testing department [13:56]
  • Testing for heavy metals and other toxins [16:43]
  • NSF Certified for Sport® for non-athletes [18:35]
    • Certification is good for everyone [18:55]
  • The future of NSF Certified for Sport® and sport supplementation [19:52]
    • Impact of the pandemic [20:00]
    • Supplement education [20{40]
  • Questions from the community [22:50]
    • What does NSF stand for [22:54]
      • NSF International [23:45]
    • Fitness tips or advice [23:59]
      • Start with diet [24:23]
    • How does NSF compare to other third-party certifications/labels [25:57]
      • One of the most comprehensive certification programs [26:00]
    • If something is certified, is it safe? [27:35]
    • What is the strangest thing you’ve found in a product? [29:21]
    • How to be sure NSF doesn’t miss anything [30:06]
    • NSF and FDA [31:23]
    • How important is NSF certification? [33:05]
  • Learning more about NSF certification [34:41]

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12 Apr 2023How to Digest Your Gut Health Test Results00:44:42

You 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:  

  1. What Thorne’s Gut Health Test is and who may benefit from taking it [1:30] 
  1. How Thorne’s shotgun metagenomics and AI technology stand out from other DNA tests [4:23] 
  1. How Thorne’s revolutionary wipe technology eliminates the “yuck” factor [8:32] 
  1. How Thorne’s Gut Health Test isn’t ideal for urgent health situations [13:54] 
  1. Dr. Amanda Frick’s results [16:51] 
  • Digestion score [21:03] 
  • Inflammation score [21:42] 
  • Dysbiosis score [24:21] 
  • Intestinal permeability score [26:20] 
  • Nervous system score [28:12] 
  • General overview of Dr. Frick’s results [29:36] 
  • Product recommendations for Dr. Frick: Prebiotic +, FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Undecylenic Acid, Metabolic Health [30:55]   
  1. Dr. Robert Rountree’s results [33:56] 
  • Digestion and inflammation scores [34:30] 
  • Dysbiosis score [36:13] 
  • Intestinal permeability score [37:51] 
  • Nervous system score [38:53] 
  • Product recommendations for Dr. Rountree: Prebiotic +, FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Metabolic Health, Basic B Complex [41:27] 

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31 Mar 2021Tired All the Time: Exploring Fatigue and Common Causes00:29:29

Fatigue is an extreme tiredness. It can be mental, physical, and could have many causes. Fatigue usually means our body is trying to tell us something. In this episode of the Thorne Podcast, we breakdown common causes of fatigue, from adrenal fatigue to cellular health, and how to tell if your fatigue is just tiredness or something more.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Lipman: Stop Feeling Spent and Start Living Again [1:40]
  • Analyzing fatigue causes [2:40]
    • Fatigue as a symptom of something else [3:00]
  • Fatigue: Whether you need more of something or less of something [3:20]
    • What are you putting in your body or what is your body lacking? [4:12]
  • Adrenal function, cortisol, and fatigue [5:00]
    • Testing cortisol levels [5:50]
    • Adrenal fatigue and exercise [6:45]
    • Kidney Yang Deficiency [7:36]
  • Mental fatigue vs. physical fatigue [8:50]
  • Countering Fatigue [9:12]
    • Yoga [9:18]
    • Adaptogens [9:44]
    • Licorice root [10:20]
  • Thyroid function and fatigue [11:19]
    • Selenium [12:38]
    • Ashwagandha [12:55]
    • Mood disorders [14:27]
  • Mitochondrial exhaustion [15:00]
    • Nutrition and mitochondria [16:00]
    • ResveraCel [16:22]
    • Nicotinamide Riboside [16:38]
    • NAD [16:58]
      • Declining NAD levels as we age [17:20]
    • Overtraining and mitochondrial health [18:30]
    • Questions from the community [20:30]
      • Is fatigue real or is it in our heads? What causes tiredness [20:36]
        • Fatigue is part of our body’s feedback system [20:59]
        • Fatigue and sleep [21:18]
      • Why am I more fatigued after a day of doing nothing? [22:28]
        • Body catching up on rest [22:50]
        • Overworking your body [23:46]
        • Burnout [24:00]
      • How can you tell the difference between normal tiredness and serious fatigue? [25:07]
        • Tiredness tends to improve with rest [25:12]
      • Is it ok to use coffee for fatigue? [26:34]
        • Not ideal for adrenal fatigue [26:40]
        • Adenosine [27:10]
      • When should I worry about being tired all the time? [27:53]

 

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04 May 2022Exploring the science of healthy aging00:40:14

While 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 [17:34] 
  • Chronological age and biological age [21:51] 
  • Questions from the community  
    • Thorne and Onegevity merging [25:15] 
    • What do longer living people share in common? [26:57] 
    • What supplements help support healthy aging? [29:33] 
      • NR and NAD [33:19] 
      • Quercetin [34:37] 
      • Berberine [36:47]   

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13 Oct 2021PCOS 101: Learn more about PCOS by participating in our study00:42:30

PCOS 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 Institutional Review Board (HP-00089723).

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Special guest Dr. Amanda Frick [1:36]
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) [3:02]
    • Several components involved [3:45]
    • Symptoms [4:00]
  • PCOS statistics [4:19]
  • Diagnosis [5:00]
  • PCOS red flags [6:15]
  • Testing for PCOS [7:54]
  • Misconceptions [8:00]
    • Other causes of cysts [8:49]
  • Onegevity’s focus [11:32]
  • Is PCOS increasing in our society? [13:45]
    • Possible reasons [14:30]
  • The role of genes [15:58]
  • Body weight [16:56]
  • Other components of PCOS [17:55]
  • Supplements and PCOS [20:00]
    • PCOS treatments [20:52]
  • Questions from the community [22:24]
    • Best supplements for PCOS [22:46]
    • Is vitamin C bad for PCOS [28:18]
    • Inositol PCOS [28:58]
    • What supplements to take on oral contraceptives [31:19]
    • Why is Thorne interested in PCOS and what is Onegevity’s study [33:42]
      • Grant from National Institutes of Health [35:22]
      • Who can participate [36:52]
      • How to sign up [37:40]
      • Benefits of joining the study [38:32]

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17 Feb 2021Hormones and Your Health00:30:48

Hormones are unique chemical messengers in the body that work together to support everything from your stress response to reproduction. Take a deep dive on hormones, their role in your health, common hormone disorders and disruption in the latest episode of the Thorne Podcast. 

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Hormones [2:10]
    • How your hormones work together {2:32]
    • Treating hormone problems requires an understanding of how each hormone works with the rest [3:04]
  • Reproductive hormones, glandular hormones, adrenal hormones [3:47]
  • Diagnosing hormone issues [4:55]
    • Aging and hormones [5:29]
  • Low testosterone [6:18]
    • Important to understand the source of Low T [7:01]
    • Testosterone converting into estrogen [7:20]
  • Inflammatory disorders and hormone problems [8:50]
  • Obesity and hormone problems [9:18]
  • Raising the body’s testosterone levels naturally [9:58]
    • Exercise [10:10]
  • Low progesterone / high estrogen [11:33]
  • Endocrine disruptors in our environment [12:04]
  • Detoxing endocrine disruptors [12:57]
  • Supplements for regulating women’s hormones [13:54]
  • Sugar’s impact on hormones [15:03]
  • Supplementing maca root [15:53]
    • Uses of maca root [17:12]
  • Hormone replacement therapy [17:42]
    • Estrogen patch [19:00]
  • Questions from the community [22:36]
    • What causes low testosterone, but normal estrogen levels? [22:45]
      • activated aromatase enzyme could be converting testosterone [22:50]
    • How do you raise testosterone naturally? [23:18]
      • Supplements that support optimal testosterone levels [23:33]
    • Does low progesterone always mean estrogen dominant? [24:06]
      • Testing can be difficult [24:35]
    • Does high testosterone always mean PCOS? 
      • every woman with high testosterone doesn't always have PCOS [25:57]
      • Other symptoms of PCOS [26:16]
      • Intermittent Fasting for PCOS [28:12]
    • After taking an estrogen block, why are my muscles sore? [28:22]
      • Solutions for sore muscles [28:55]

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17 Mar 2021Measures to Support Your Mitochondrial Health00:37:46

Mitochondria are the “battery packs” in our cells that produce the energy our cells and organ systems need to function. Learn about the lifestyle measures, nutrition, and supplements that can help support mitochondrial health and renewal to keep your cells young-like and healthy in this episode of the Thorne Podcast.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Lipman’s journey into medicine [1:20]
  • Mitochondrial health [3:16]
    • Supporting mitochondrial function [5:52]
  • Mitochondrial renewal [6:22]
    • Steps to support mitochondrial renewal [8:00]
  • Mitochondrial biogenesis [8:49]
  • What lowers mitochondria? [9:49]
  • Mitochondria and Parkinson’s [10:50]
    • Mitochondria health and disease [11:33]
  • Free radicals [12:04]
  • Healthy aging and your mitochondria [14:25]
    • Alpha-Lipoic Acid [14:44]
  • CoQ10 [15:49]
  • Nicotinamide Riboside [17:30]
    • Mitochondria and NAD+ [17:43]
    • B vitamins [18:00]
    • DNA repair [18:38]
    • NR and resveratrol [19:22]
  • NAD+ vs. NR supplements [20:00]
  • Questions from the community [22:47]
    • Do athletes have more/better mitochondria? [22:54]
      • Exercise and promoting mitochondria [23:07]
    • Mito Diet: Foods and nutrients for mitochondrial health [22:40]
      • Avoiding excessive carbs [25:36]
      • CoQ10, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Nicotinamide Riboside [27:42]
      • Quercetin [28:20]
    • What organs mitochondrial products? [29:00]
    • How to repair damaged mitochondria and cellular health? [29:52]
      • Fasting [31:17]
    • Does every cell in the body have mitochondria? [31:52]
    • Explaining the difference between NR, NAD+, NADH, and NMN.
    • Can too much NR overload your cells? [35:00]

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01 Feb 2023It’s Personalized: The Future of Data-Driven Health00:39:05

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. 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]
  2. Hood’s personal life/ early scientific background [1:27]
  3. 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]

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No products mentioned. Focus was on chronic diseases/ genetics, so I figured linking tests would be less suggestive than products.

29 Jun 2022Fuel for an active lifestyle after the NFL with Greg Olsen00:39:37

Former 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, tennis, and active movement [12:57]
  • What healthy aging means for a retired football player [14:58]
  • Questions from the community [17:55]
    • The Youth Inc. podcast about youth sports athletes [18:28]
    • Advice to young athletes on building long successful careers [19:30]
    • Transitioning from football field to the commentator’s booth [21:58]
    • What Greg does now to stay active and mentally sharp [23:43]
    • How to become the best mentor: Do first, keep learning, lead by example [25:27]
    • Greg’s favorite supplements [29:54]
    • The HEARTest Yard: Greg’s mission after his son was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect [35:01]

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07 Aug 2024The Best Foods for Eye Health, with Dr. Kathi Head00:35:47

Are 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:

  1. This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, on protecting eye health and vision [1:41]
    • Oxidative stress effects on cataract formation [4:00]
  2. 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 the eyes? [10:53]
    • Why (cooked) carrots really are good for your eyesight [13:12]
  3. Best supplements for eye health: Omega-3s, zinc, and bilberry [14:42]
  4. Questions from the community
    • How much of eye health is based on lifestyle vs. genetics? [21:39]
    • What is color blindness? [24:13]
    • How do cataracts form? [26:01]
    • Can eyesight improve as we get older or does it only get worse with age? [28:40]
    • What vision exercises promote eye healthy? [29:31]
    • Why do the whites of some people’s eyes look yellow? [30:29]

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25 Oct 2023What is Metabolism? with Dr. Stephen Phipps00:36:24

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:

  1. Stephen Phipps explains what metabolism is and where it occurs in the body [0:54]
  2. Why metabolism is not just calorie counting – and what the microbiome has to do with it [4:39]
  3. The truth behind berberine for weight-loss support and why it isn’t “nature’s Ozempic” [10:15]
  4. How to build an individualized strategy to diagnosing metabolic issues [15:04]
  5. Questions from the community
    • What 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]

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13 Sep 2023The Thyroid Test: What to Expect and How It Works00:23:34

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:

  1. Why you should test thyroid health, why thyroid issues go undiagnosed, and the benefits of benefits of at-home thyroid tests [0:55]
  2. 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]
  3. Robert Rountree’s Thyroid Test results [10:09]
  4. Amanda Frick’s results [17:07]
  5. How to interpret unexpected thyroid results [17:58]
  6. What recommendations are included in Throne’s Thyroid Test results? [20:20]

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05 Oct 2022Life Finds a Way: The Genetic Map of Microbes00:42:48

Dr. 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:

  1. Chris Mason, professor of Genomics, Physiology, and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of Onegevity [00:00:53]
  2. Origins of a planetary genetic map [4:51]
  3. Metagenomics as a genetic puzzle [6:55]
    • What is the Metropolome? [7:34]
    • The microbial signatures of cities [9:36]
  4. How microbes interact with humans [10:45]
    • Using wastewater to study the level of COVID in a population [13:07]
  5. Thorne’s Gut Health Test with Microbiome Wipe shows which microbes inhabit your gut [15:59]
  6. People in our society have less diversity and fewer microbes now than before [18:40]
    • How probiotics can help improve your gut ecosystem [20:03]
  7. How epigenetic differences may allow experts to screen patients for cancer [22:07]
  8. Questions from the community [26:28]
    • What is the planetary microbiome? [26:35]
    • How do humans fit into the microbiome? [27:51]
    • How genetically similar are humans to one another? [30:55]
    • How can I heal my microbiome? [32:28]
    • What would happen if the Mars Rover brought back a foreign microbe? [34:59]
    • Are there new species of microbes in outer space? [37:06]
    • How can humans embrace the planetary microbiome again? [38:47]
    • How have humans changed the planet’s microbiome for better or worse? [40:21]

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More in-depth than the last one since they brought up more questions/ went on more tangents.

21 Feb 2024How to Coach Healthy Habits to Esports Athletes00:40:46

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:

  1. 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]
  2. The role of nutrition for esports athletes and video game players [7:33]
  3. 3 pillars of a video gamer’s health: Movement, sunlight, hydration [11:35]
    • How to train gamers to listen to their bodies [13:34]
  4. How to coach video games: Focus on the person, not the player [17:00]
  5. Healthy habits for video game players and what supplements gamers should take [20:32]
  6. Questions from the community
    • How 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]

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26 Jun 2024Football Player Kwity Paye on His Love of the Game00:24:50

In 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:

  1. 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]
  2. Questions from the community
    • What advice do you have for athletes who want to get to the next level? [15:38]
    • How do you decompress outside of football? [17:40]
    • Can you talk a bit about your work with Chunky Soup? [19:25]
    • What’s your favorite meal? [21:15]
    • What are some of your essential supplements? [22:41]

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27 Oct 2021The Champion Mindset of MMA Fighter Dan Ige00:29:59

The #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 from the community [16:45]
    • Half guard vs. full guard in MMA [16:47]
    • What career would you have chosen if you never pursued fighting? [17:51]
    • Dynamite Dan to 50k nickname [18:27]
    • What do you do for fun when not training? [20:28]
    • Where would you hold your dream event and who would you fight? [22:07]
    • How much pride do you take in never having been knocked out? [23:09]
    • What would your dream fantasy UFC matchup be? [24:21]
    • What’s the best advice you’ve received in your career? And best advice you have for aspiring athletes? [25:12]
    • Dan’s playlist while training [27:03]

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01 Dec 2021A Guide To Your Hormone Health With Dr. Holthouse Pt. 100:28:51

Dr. 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]

 

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02 Jun 2021Lifestyle Factors that Lead to High Blood Pressure00:35:51

Could our modern lifestyles – including the Western diet, too much stress, and too little sleep – be the big reason for rising blood pressure? Find out what Dr. Lipman and Dr. Rountree have to say about what affects blood pressure, 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 high blood pressure [8:36]
    • Addressing lifestyle issues [8:48]
  • Consequences of high blood pressure [10:48]
    • Symptoms [11:20]
  • Measuring blood pressure [12:20]
  • Supplements [13:30]
    • Fish oil [14:48]
    • Methyl-Guard [15:08]
    • Olive oil and olive leaf [18:08]
  • Questions for the community [20:00]
    • How does blood pressure work? [20:20]
      • Understanding systolic and diastolic numbers [20:30]
      • Hypertension [22:27]
    • What to look for if you have high blood pressure [22:48]
    • How can I lower blood pressure immediately? [22:43]
    • Why is blood pressure called hypertension? [25:12]
    • Does blood pressure vary by age? [26:02]
      • Blood pressure going up with age [26:26]
    • What is the best kind of yoga for dealing with blood pressure? [27:06]
    • Why does anxiety increase blood pressure? [29:11]
      • Stress chemicals [29:20]
    • How to maintain healthy blood pressure [31:00]
    • Understanding low blood pressure [32:15]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

Nutrition For Healthy Blood Vessel Elasticity

The Benefits of Healthy Blood Vessels

What’s the Connection: Understanding How Weight Affects Blood Fats

Heart Disease Increasing in Young Women

Metabolic Syndrome Guide

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07 Feb 2024What’s wrong with the Standard American Diet (Rebroadcast)00:40:22

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] 

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From the podcast archives: 

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09 Dec 2020Gut Check: How Your Gut Influences Whole-Body Health00:28:48

The human gut comprises the intestinal tract plus a complex mix of organs, microbes, hormones, and enzymes. To better understand how this complex system interacts with so many aspects of our health, listen to Dr. Frank Lipman and Dr. Robert Rountree talk about the gut, the trillions of organisms it contains, and how it relates to your health.

During this episode of the podcast you will learn about:

  • The Gut: An essential ingredient in health [1:27]
  • Science shows there are more cells in intestines than anywhere else in the body [3:36]
  • Feeding the microbiome [4:05]
    • The gut’s microbiome affects the brain, hormones, and other areas of health [4:30]
  • Protecting the gut lining [5:22]
  • Phages and your gut [6:33]
    • Bacteriophages and gene swapping [7:07]
    • Antibiotics and bacteriophages [8:12]
    • Antibiotic-resistant genes [8:30]
    • Bacteriophages control the types of bacteria in our gut microbiome [9:50]
  • Probiotics [10:43]
  • Prebiotics [11:10]
  • Studying benefits of bacteriophages [12:13]
    • A new possibility for supporting gut health [13:30]
  • Gas, bloating, and other side effects of probiotics [14:05]
  • Anti-microbials [14:25]
  • 5 R Plan for Gut Health [16:42]
  • Natural versions of antibiotics [18:38]
    • Could have less impact on good bacteria [19:11]
  • Community questions [22:31]
    • The gut-brain connection [22:43]
      • More nerves go from the gut to the brain than the other way around [23:00]
      • Are anxiety and depression linked to gut health? [24:15]
    • Does the gut produce neurotransmitters like serotonin? [25:48]
      • Ninety percent of serotonin is made in the gut [26:13]
      • 5-HTP and gut health [27:03]

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16 Aug 2023The Gamer’s Diet, with Dietitian Casey Thomas00:36:43

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] 

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Products mentioned in this episode: Thorne’s NSF Certified for Sport® Lineup, Vitamin D, Protein Powders, Pre-Workout Elite 

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15 May 2024All About Adaptogens: Types, Benefits, and Uses00:40:21

What 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 adaptogens and their uses [11:22] 

    • What determines good quality ginseng? What are ginsenosides? [13:17]  
    • Is Cordyceps vegan? Cordyceps for adrenal or immune support [16:13] 
    • Lion’s mane and medicinal mushrooms [17:47] 

5. Questions from the community 

    • What is the most powerful adaptogen? [22:37] 
    • How long can you be on an adaptogenic supplement? [24:27]
    • Can women take adaptogens while pregnant or nursing? [26:01]
    • Adaptogens can have a stimulating or energizing effect. Can adaptogens be calming? [26:30]
    • Can you overdose on adaptogens? [27:46]
    • What adaptogenic supplements does Thorne offer? [29:30]
    • What’s the difference between adaptogens and nootropics? [31:25]
    • How does the body know what to do with the active components in adaptogens? [33:07]
    • Are mushrooms adaptogenic? [35:19]
    • What’s the best time of day to take an adaptogen? [37:39] 

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  • From the podcast archives:  

Products mentioned in this episode: Daily Greens Plus, Rhodiola, Stress Test, Pre-Workout Elite, Creatine, Beta Alanine-SR, Stress Balance, Craving and Stress Support, Curcumin Phytosome 

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21 Jun 2023What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean?00:24:51

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/ Melatonin score: Dr. Rountree has a generally low level of melatonin, struggles to adjust to new time zones [5:58] 
  • Should Dr. Rountree take melatonin on a regular basis? [8:01] 
  • Cortisol score: Dr. Rountree has low cortisol, struggles to get out of bed [10:07] 
  • Dr. Frick’s recommendations for Dr. Rountree to support his circadian rhythm [11:40] 
  • Test recommendations: Mediterranean diet, melatonin-rich foods, avoid alcohol before bed, limit caffeine, exercise/ meditation [12:41]
  • Product recommendations: Melaton-3™, Cortrex®, Stress Balance (formerly Phytisone) [13:44] 

 4. Dr. Amanda Frick’s results [15:25] 

  • Overview: Dr. Frick says she’s a good sleeper and falls asleep fast, but struggles in the morning [15:34] 
  • Melatonin score: Dr. Frick has a generally healthy level of melatonin [16:03] 
  • Cortisol score: Dr. Frick has a generally high cortisol level [18:10]
  • How her adrenal glands/ poor sleep hygiene may be contributing to an irregular cortisol rhythm [19:32]
  • Test recommendations: Mediterranean diet, avoid alcohol before bed, limit caffeine, work out in the morning [21:04]
  • Product recommendations: Cortrex®, Craving and Stress Support [formerly Relora Plus] [21:48] 

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:  

Links to products mentioned in this episode: Sleep Test, Melaton-3™, Phosphatidylserine (formerly Iso-Phos), Cortrex®, Stress Balance (formerly Phytisone), Niacel® 400, Craving and Stress Support (formerly Relora Plus), Pantethine 

 

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21 Apr 2021Breaking Down Your Body’s Inflammatory Response00:34:38

Your body’s inflammatory response is a healthy and necessary way for the body to protect itself. However, when that response stays on and inflammation persists, problems arise. Learn all about chronic vs. acute inflammatory responses in this episode of the Thorne Podcast.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Younger generations and wellness [2:00]
  • Fine-tuning wellness [2:48]
  • Mainstream wellness [3:00]
  • Inflammation [5:50]
    • Leaky gut [6:36]
    • Chronic inflammation vs acute inflammation [7:00]
    • History of our understanding of inflammation [7:15]
  • Acute inflammation [7:52]
  • Chronic inflammation [8:50]
  • Leaky gut and inflammation [10:20]
    • Microbiome [10:45]
  • NSAID [11:30]
  • Gut health and the body’s inflammatory response [14:00]
  • Antibiotics [16:13]
  • Stopping symptoms but not understanding why [17:20]
  • Inflammation is the body trying to tell you something [17:50]
  • Questions from the community [20:50]
    • Is inflammation ever a good thing [21:12]
      • Defending your body [21:36]
      • Problems [21:36]
    • How is someone that’s young have arthritis [23:21]
      • Microbiome [24:24]
    • Why are some foods inflammatory [27:15]
    • Are there places in the body that have no inflammatory response? [29:35]
    • Supporting a healthy inflammatory response [30:37]
      • Diet [31:07]
      • Food Inflammatory Test [31:56]
      • Supplements [32:30]            

 

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28 Feb 2024Podcast Rewind: Defying Gravity: Astronaut Health and Your Genes00:43:14

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] 

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Products mentioned in this episode: Biological Age Health Panel, FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Prebiotic +, Niacel® 400, Gut Health Test with Microbiome Wipe 

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09 Feb 2022Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Olympics with Wes Barnett00:37:16

In 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 basics [14:54]
    • Recovery focus [16:13]
  • Questions from the community [18:20]
    • What is the Olympic athlete village like? [18:25]
    • How many statues of Wes? [20:47]
    • What it means to represent the U.S. in the Olympics [21:48]
    • Wes’s favorite city to compete in and favorite meals [23:22]
    • Do athletes know when someone is using PEDs? [26:53]
    • Wes’s favorite supplements from Thorne [30:31]
      • Healthy aging formulas [30:52]
      • Crucera-SGS [31:38]
    • Behind the scenes stories of the Olympics [32:08]
      • Race to the best facility [33:18]
      • Leaving a lasting impact [34:37]
      • Being good citizens [35:38]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

One Dream: Gold Medalist Gail Devers Shares Her Inspiring Health Journey

My Thorne Story: Long-distance Runner Jordan Hasay

One Dream: Ajee' Wilson Shares Her Health and Wellness Habits

Episode 13: Olympian Wes Barnett Talks Nutrition

How Does NSF Protect Athletes?

 

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18 May 2022Using AI to Advance Scientific Wellness00:42:14

It’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 [14:50]
    • Embody bio [15:42]
  • Applications to Alzheimer’s [17:39]
  • Computational models of wellness [23:45]
  • Questions from the community [25:48]
    • Will AI replace physicians?
    • How will Thorne use AI to expand wellness? [28:08]
    • What samples do we need to collect data [33:25]
    • Is the data safe with AI [36:15]

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06 Mar 2024Medicinal Mushrooms – A ‘Missing Dietary Link’?00:45:50

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:

  1. Jeff Chilton, founder of Nammex mushroom extracts [1:36]
  2. 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]
  3. 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]
  4. Why are some medicinal mushrooms so expensive? [21:36]
    • Wildcraft vs. cultivated mushrooms [25:29]
  5. Questions from the community
    • What 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]

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Products mentioned in this episode: Myco-Immune, Daily Greens Plus, Pre-Workout Elite, VeganPro Complex® – Chocolate, VeganPro Complex® – Vanilla

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17 Apr 2024Thorne’s 40th Anniversary! Innovation Since 198400:34:25

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:

  1. This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, ND, Thorne’s Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne [0:54]
  2. 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]
  3. Thorne’s partnership with Indena S.p.A. on phytosome technology for botanical extracts [11:32]
  4. 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]
  5. Questions from the community
    • After 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]

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21 Aug 2024Everything You Need to Know About Magnesium00:31:45

Magnesium 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: 

  1. Magnesium and its role in the body [1:17]
  • Why magnesium deficiency is so common [3:26]
  • Food sources of magnesium [5:33]
  1. Symptoms of low magnesium [6:33]
  2. How to test for magnesium levels [9:01]
  3. Dietary magnesium vs. magnesium supplements [13:20]
  4. Which form of magnesium is best [15:45]
  5. Questions from the community
  • How often should I take a magnesium supplement? [19:24]
  • What foods are best for magnesium? [20:45]
  • How effective are topical magnesium products, like Epsom salt, compared to oral magnesium supplements? [21:16]
  • If magnesium is a metal, is it safe to consume? [23:55]
  • What is magnesium bisglycinate? How does it promote sleep? [25:10]
  • What about other forms of magnesium? Why doesn’t Thorne use magnesium threonate or magnesium stearate? [27:05]

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23 Dec 2020Understanding Gut Health and Diet00:32:34

Even if you don’t happen to have noticeable digestive issues, focusing on taking care of your gut’s microbiome can have a big impact on your overall health. In this episode of the Thorne Podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman and Dr. Robert Rountree explore dietary factors, supplements, and other measures for supporting optimal GI health.

 

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • Bacteriophages and gut bacteria [2:47]
  • Chronic gut problems [3:30]
    • Gut imbalances [4:12]
  • Plant lectins and your gut [4:51]
  • Bacterial overgrowth [5:55]
    • Antibiotics [6:10]
    • Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) [6:28]
    • Herbs for gut health [7:00]
  • Underlying causes for SIBO [7:42]
    • Gut motility disruptions [8:10]
    • Dysbiosis [9:02]
  • Berberine supplements [9:47]
  • Acupuncture and gut health [11:05]
  • Low FODMAP diets [12:13]
    • Uses for chronic bloating [12:45]
    • Need to address underlying symptoms in gut [13:33]
    • Elimination diets [14:28]
  • Gut health tests [16:16]
    • Can help an individual get better understanding of their gut [17:14]
  • Gluten-free diets [17:57]
    • Avoiding corn, wheat, dairy, so, egg, and sugar [18:03]
    • Celiac disease [18:32]
  • Community Questions [20:38]
    • What are the symptoms of an unhealthy gut? [20:46]
      • Bloating, gas, acid reflux, and discomfort [20:57]
      • Skin problems, joint aches, and brain fog [21:22]
      • Getting a stool sample test for microbiome [22:50]
    • How can I clean up my gut? [24:24]
      • Fasting and anti-microbials for the gut [24:51]
      • Plant-based proteins and MediClear Plus for your gut [26:02]
      • Bone broth [27:08]
      • Collagen powders [28:08]
    • Acne breakouts and your gut [29:19]
      • Taking care of your gut may help with acne [29:50]
      • Refined carbohydrates and your gut [30:05]
      • Antibiotics [30:38]

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24 Mar 2021Exploring Pro Sports Nutrition with Becci Twombley Pt. 2 | PE Edition00:28:46

In part two, Sport Dietician Becci Twombley, RDN, shares her insights on the recovery process for athletes, including the best nutrients for recovery and why everyone – not just athletes – should have a specialized diet.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • How sports nutrition has evolved [1:18]
    • Becci Twombley’s journey into the world of sports nutrition [2:00]
    • Athlete injuries [3:40]
  • Incorporating technology into sports recovery [5:48]
    • “Intentional” trauma with sports [7:33]
  • A sport dietician’s role in injury recovery [7:58]
    • Fueled vs. unfueled muscle [8:30]
    • Using ICU techniques [9:00]
    • Protein and injuries [9:30]
  • Inflammation and the recovery process [10:35]
    • Understanding the immune response [11:00]
    • The inflammatory response [11:30]
  • Carbohydrates and recovery [12:40]
    • Calories required for recovery [13:00]
    • Negative energy balance can impede recovery [13:30]
  • Nutrients for the recovery process [14:00]
    • Nutrients for blood flow [14:30]
    • Turmeric supplements [14:50]
    • Nitrates [15:03]
    • Omega-3s [15:29]
    • Micronutrients for recovery [15:44]
    • Glutamine [16:44]
  • Getting back to optimal performance [17:14]
    • Energy balance [17:31]
  • Questions from the community [19:20]
    • What kind of injuries are most common in athletes [19:25]
      • Hurt vs injured [19:57]
    • Is surgery overused in athlete injuries? [22:13]
      • Advances in physical therapy [22:28]
    • Are professional athlete diets specialized for athletes? Or should everyone be eating like an athlete? [23:35]
      • Everyone should have a specialized diet [23:47]
    • What’s your favorite nutrient and your favorite smoothie recipe? [25:22]
    • Rebuild Nutrition.com [27:20]

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26 Apr 2023Rethinking Women’s Fertility Tests with OOVA00:33:55

Women’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 progesterone [18:14]
    • How it works: OOVA’s easy at-home testing process [20:34]
  • Questions from the community
    • How did OOVA transform from an idea to a business? [24:10]
    • What is the future of OOVA – beyond fertility and women’s health? [24:54]
    • Why is it important for a woman to track her fertility cycle? [26:41]
    • What role do diet and exercise play in fertility testing? [27:58]
    • What are emerging areas of women’s health technology, or “femtech”? [29:51]
    • Any advice for entrepreneurs in the women’s health space? [31:24]

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28 Jul 2021All About Anxiety and Depression Pt. 100:39:14

In 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 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]

 

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20 Mar 2024Podcast Rewind: The Secrets to Effective Weight Management00:34:20

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]

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28 Dec 2022New Episodes Coming in 202300:00:44
03 Feb 2021Making Sense of Your Microbiome00:32:44

The gut microbiome is an essential part of your biology because it plays a significant role in multiple body systems, including digestion, immune function, brain health, and the aging process. Learn more about your body’s microbiome and how to properly care for it in this episode of the Thorne Podcast.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

  • The Microbiome and imbalances [2:30]
    • Microbiome imbalances have become a bigger issue, starting at a younger age [3:25]
  • Aging and our microbiome [4:00]
  • Diagnosis Microbiome imbalances [4:30]
    • Testing the microbiome [4:40]
  • Understanding the gut/brain connection [6:15]
    • Imbalances in gut bacteria and the effect on our mood [6:40]
  • Correcting imbalances [7:40]
  • Metagenomic testing [8:52]
    • Onegevity Gut Testing [9:19]
  • Gut parasites [10:45]
  • Testing for parasites [15:45]
  • Probiotics and the microbiome [17:00]
    • Spore based probiotics [17:20]
  • Gut fungi and viruses [18:30]
  • Bacteriophages [19:15]
  • Coli and your microbiome [20:15]
  • Questions from the community [22:18]
    • What would happen if we didn’t have a microbiome [22:30]
      • We have many different microbiomes [22:40]
      • We wouldn’t be alive without our microbiome [23:00]
      • Bad for our immune system [23:40]
    • Why do we focus on the gut microbiome more than others [24:40]
      • Our gut microbiome is the biggest concentration of bacteria and other organisms [24:51]
      • Our skin microbiome might be the next frontier [26:00]
    • Are probiotics effective? Or are probiotic foods better? [26:56]
      • Certain probiotics work better for some than others [27:01]
      • Probiotics foods might be better [27:16]
      • Prebiotics [27:37]
      • Avoiding certain foods [29:25]
    • Does our microbiome live after us after we die? [30:27]
      • Usually the microbiome will last as long as there is something to eat [31:29]

 

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29 Mar 2023New Horizons in Gut Health Technology00:45:36

Dr. 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 [10:50]
  • What is dysbiosis? An imbalance of all the kinds of bacteria in the gut [12:12]
  • Prebiotics – what you should feed the bacteria in your gut [15:44]
    • FiberMend, a revolutionary prebiotic made with guar gum [17:54]
    • What does it mean when prebiotics cause bloating and intestinal gas? [19:40]
  • Questions from the community
    • What causes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and does IBS go away over time? [27:26]
    • What impact does the enteric nervous system have on IBS? [30:05]
    • Should you take a prebiotic, a probiotic, or both? [32:19]
    • If every gut microbiome is unique, are personalized probiotics possible? [35:11]
    • What gut bacteria cause weight gain, and how can I get rid of them? [40:32]

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26 Jan 2022Studying the Biomarkers of Professional Football Players | Performance Edition00:37:36

Dr. 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 important for athletes [14:39]
  • What does this study mean for the average individual? [15:00]
  • Relating the results to healthy aging [16:00]
  • Magnesium and vitamin D [16:30]
  • Following up on the study / optimizing the athletes [18:30]
  • Questions from the community [20:28]
    • How often should a person retest [20:32]
    • Training and recovery with test results [22:52]
    • What is the difference between white and red blood cell testing [23:55]
    • How can I test when I don’t have access through a doctor? [25:00]
    • What can you learn from your body’s biome? [27:59]
    • What’s the difference between adequate and optimal when it comes to nutrition? [29:24]
    • What is NiaCel and why add it to your routine [32:39]
      • NAD+ [33:02]
    • What are some of Thorne’s new formulas for 2022 [32:24]

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03 Apr 2024Podcast Rewind: All About Anxiety and Depression00:39:07

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:

  1. Anxiety: all-time high? [2:18]
  2. Gut health and anxiety [2:54]
  3. Metabolic issues and anxiety [3:26]
  4. COVID and anxiety [3:51]
  5. 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]

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14 Jul 2021An Unhappy Gut: Understanding Gut Inflammation00:30:08

An 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 diversity [7:15]
    • Probiotics [8:15]
    • Prebiotics [9:18]
  • Foods that help maintain a healthy inflammatory response [11:22]
  • NF-Kappa B protein [13:09]
  • Diet and your body’s inflammatory response [13:48]
  • Trauma and toxins [16:25]
  • Questions from the community [18:46]
    • Which bacteria contribute to gut inflammation [18:46]
    • What is an example of an anti-inflammatory diet? [20:15]
      • Pro-inflammatory foods [21:38]
    • Prebiotics or probiotics for gut health? [25:00]
    • How can I support my gut [27:10]
    • SIBO Testing [27:21]

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23 Mar 2022Keeping the brain healthy with Dr. Mary Kay Ross Pt. 100:41:37

In 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 [19:21]
    • Sleep [19:26]
    • Mindfulness [21:00]
  • Diet and your brain [22:13]
  • Questions from the community [26:00]
    • How can I test my brain health [26:30]
    • Brain assessment [28:02]
    • Brain HQ [28:31]
    • What is the blood brain barrier? [30:09]
      • What causes a “leaky” blood brain barrier? [31:27]
    • Favorite supplements for blood brain barrier? [32:41]
    • Nootropics [36:20]
    • Ketones and your brain [37:05]

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15 Mar 2023Training with the Stars: How Actors Get in Shape00:39:39

Coach 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:

  1. 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]
  2. Saladino’s early background as a caterer, later as a young trainer/ gym owner, and now working on his own digital program [1:10]
  3. How Saladino met Hugh Jackman and began training other Hollywood stars [7:09]
  4. Saladino’s advice on how trainers and coaches can gain client trust [10:17]
  5. How Saladino handles Hollywood deadlines and his stance on lifelong changes [12:42]
  6. Saladino’s approach to quality nutrition and changing it up throughout the seasons [14:48]
  7. One of Saladino’s favorite client success stories about keeping everything in moderation [18:14]
  8. Questions from the community [22:36]
    • What are some of the biggest shifts you’ve made in coaching as you’ve learned more over the last 20 years? [22:49]
    • What is your favorite physical transformation that you’ve been a part of? [28:23]
    • How do you start if you don’t have the equipment or are intimidated by the gym? [32:25]
    • What are your go-to supplements? [36:53]
    • What’s next in 2023 for Don Saladino? [37:58]

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