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Note: This episode originally aired in January 2022. The Standard American Diet (or SAD) is one that’s typically high in unhealthy carbs, sugars, and fats – while also deficient in many important micronutrients. Discover healthy alternatives to the SAD diet, along with some strategies for making healthy eating choices around the holidays. During this episode you’ll learn about: What is the Standard American Diet? (SAD) [2:17] High in refined carbs, unhealthy fats, sugars [2:34] How the SAD diet become standard [3:03] Views on fat [5:30] The changing views on sugar [6:47] Low fat led to high carb/sugar [8:43] Healthier alternatives to SAD diet [10:00] Mediterranean diet [10:30] Whole foods diet [11:18] Eating around the holidays [12:20] Taste receptors [13:45] Holiday eating strategies [15:35] Supplements and the Standard American Diet [16:49] Deficiencies in the Standard American Diet [18:00] Questions from the community [20:00] Can supplements help replace missing nutrients from a poor diet? [20:10] How does dairy fit into the Standard American Diet? [24:00] Lactose intolerance [25:30] Eating organic [28:00] Choosing fish [30:40] What healthy, affordable options are there for fruits and vegetables? [33:03] Are there any healthy preservatives we can use in our foods? [37:00] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: What is a Modified Mediterranean Diet? Your Guide to Several of Today’s Most Popular Diets Why We Should Rethink The Western Diet 10 Simple Recipes Ideas For a Whole Food Diet The Six Best Supplements for Healthy Weight According to a Registered Dietician Preventing Metabolic Syndrome with Diet: What the Research Tells Us How to Create a Men’s Health Diet Plan Thorne Partners with Trifecta: Personalized Nutrition Just Got Tastier Picky Eater? How to Add Vegetables to Your Child's Diet Why Am I Craving Sweets? Carbs and Gut Health: The Good, the Bad, and the Not-So-Ugly From the podcast archives: Weight Management - Diet The Wahls Diet and Autoimmune Disorders New Approaches to Kids’ Nutrition The Gamer's Diet, with Dietitian Casey Thomas Performance Cooking with Trifecta's Chef Mario Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What is stress? How are the adrenal glands involved? Dr. Amanda Frick, Thorne’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, rejoins podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss how Thorne’s at-home Stress Test measures cortisol and DHEA hormones and to share their personal results from taking the Stress Test. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. Dr. Amanda Frick explains: What is stress? What does Thorne’s Stress Test measure? [2:26] What do adrenal glands have to do with the body’s stress response? [4:19] Cortisol and DHEA – the body’s stress hormones [6:20] 2. How to take Thorne’s Stress Test – a salvia-collection kit [7:51] 3. Dr. Frick’s Stress Test results Cortisol levels and what elevated cortisol means [11:39] DHEA levels and the effect on hormones [14:44] Diet and lifestyle recommendations based on Dr. Frick’s results [15:51] 4. Dr. Robert Rountree’s Stress Test results Elevated cortisol at night [17:58] DHEA and biological age [19:45] 5. Diet and lifestyle recommendations based on Dr. Rountree’s results [20:41] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Watch Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results. Connect with Dr. Frick on LinkedIn Thorne’s Medical Affairs Team: Turning Science Into Education Are Your Stress Levels Under Control? Understanding High Cortisol Levels: Symptoms, Causes, and Regulation The 7 Best Supplements to Better Manage Stress Body Basics: What Are Adrenal Glands and What Do They Do? How Stress Affects the Body Why You Should Reconsider that Morning Cup of Coffee What is a Modified Mediterranean Diet? Read more from Dr. Amanda Frick at Take 5 Daily From the podcast archives: What is Stress and How It Affects the Body The Thyroid Test: What to Expect and How It Works What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean? How to Digest Your Gut Health Test Results The Secrets to Healthy Skin Products mentioned in this episode: Stress Test and Biological Age Health Panel – explore all of Thorne’s health tests; Phosphatidylserine (formerly Iso-Phos); Moducare® Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

Stress affects everyone differently. Returning to The Thorne Podcast is guest Dr. Joel Evans, who answers the question “What is stress?” and explores how different types of stress can help – or harm – the body. In this episode, you’ll discover mind-body practices for stress management. During this episode you’ll learn about: Joel Evans explains “What is stress?” – good stress vs. bad stress [0:55] Prenatal psychology: Does stress during pregnancy affect the baby in utero? [5:42] Can someone be “sensitive” to stress? How does a lithium deficiency affect stress management? How do you measure in utero stress during pregnancy? [7:32] What does chronic stress do to the body? [12:16] Mind-body interventions for patients with chronic stress [14:54] Questions from the 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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Center for Mind-Body Medicine Are Your Stress Levels Under Control? Managing Stress When Trying to Conceive How Stress Affects the Body Stress and Weight Gain: What’s the Connection? Easy Ways to Decrease Stress at Work The 7 Best Supplements to Better Manage Stress 6 Things to Know Before Buying a Hemp Product What is GABA and What is it Used for? Understanding High Cortisol Levels: Symptoms, Causes, and Regulation From the podcast archives, with Dr. Joel Evans: All About the Thyroid, the Body's ‘Sentinel Gland’ Products mentioned in this episode: Stress Test – an easy at-home health test; Phosphatidylserine (formerly Iso Phos); PharmaGABA; Hemp Oil +; Stress Management Bundle – Stress B-Complex, Stress Balance, PharmaGABA-250 Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

Metabolism is a complex process of turning the food you eat into energy for the body. Dr. Stephen Phipps joins podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree to answer all your questions about metabolism and explains the truth behind supplements, like berberine, for weight management. During this episode you’ll learn about: Stephen Phipps explains what metabolism is and where it occurs in the body [0:54] Why metabolism is not just calorie counting – and what the microbiome has to do with it [4:39] The truth behind berberine for weight-loss support and why it isn’t “nature’s Ozempic” [10:15] How to build an individualized strategy to diagnosing metabolic issues [15:04] Questions from the 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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 20 Surprising Things that Can Affect Your Weight What Effect Does Calorie Restriction Have on the Brain? Metabolic Syndrome – What is it and What Causes it? A Botanical with Even More Benefits: Berberine Got an Upgrade The Deep Dive: An Exploration of Blue Zones and Human Longevity Caffeine and Heart Health: A Benefit or a Risk? Thorne’s 2-week Weight Management Program Products mentioned in this episode: Berberine, Curcumin Phytosome, Metabolic Health – with bergamot and turmeric, Quercetin Complex, Alpha-Lipoic Acid Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

Dr. Stephen Phipps, ND, PhD, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer, returns to the podcast to answer your questions about how Thorne products are formulated. Join podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree on the journey of a Thorne supplement, from idea and prototype to clinical study and customers’ homes. During this episode you’ll learn about: Returning guest – Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer [0:55] Behind the science: How Thorne designs its supplements [3:18] Scientific solutions from natural ingredients [6:45] From idea to prototype to clinical study [9:33] Thorne’s partnerships in clinical trials [12:22] How long does Thorne take to formulate its products? [14:48] Sourcing sustainable ingredients with minimal ecological impact [15:53] The benefits of Thorne’ multiple rounds of testing on ingredients and products [19:57] Questions from the 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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Connect with Stephen Phipps, ND, PHD, on LinkedIn The ‘Lifecycle’ of Thorne Products with Stephen Phipps, Chief Innovation Officer Better Products for a Better Future, with Stephen Phipps, Chief Innovation Officer What Inspires Us to Innovate, with Mario Roxas, Director of Research and Development 3 Things You Should Know About Sustainability at Thorne Product Quality: Thorne's Defining Characteristic From the podcast archives, with Dr. Stephen Phipps: Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts New Approaches to Kids’ Nutrition Products mentioned in this episode: Rhodiola, SynaQuell™, Berberine, Magnesium CitraMate, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Quercetin Phytosome, NAC Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

Teenage athletes have unique nutrient needs. Shawn Pitcher, sports dietitian, joins this Performance Edition of the podcast to talk about how to coach healthy eating habits to today’s teens. Editor’s note: At the time of this episode’s recording, Shawn Pitcher was a Sports Dietitian at Overtime Elite. He has since changed companies and is now the Director of Professional Development at SHPN: Sports and Human Performance Nutrition. During this episode you’ll learn about: Shawn Pitcher, sports dietitian for youth athletes [0:34] High-performance nutrition for high-school athletes: What do coaches and dietitians overlook? [2:05] How data and testing can help determine what an athlete needs [5:25] Advice for coaches on how to communicate health topics to youth athletes [8:33] What a foundation in nutrition means for an athlete’s longevity [12:34] Assessing an athlete’s nutritional supplement needs [17:35] Questions from the 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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Find all the links to Shawn Pitcher’s projects here, including his Roots podcast, YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTok com and SHPN: Sports and Human Performance Nutrition Tips to Help Kids Make Healthy Food Choices Nutrition 101: Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition The Dangerous Effects of Under-Fueling: Energy Deficiency in Sport Importance of Good Nutrition for Young Female Athletes Products mentioned in this episode: Pre-Workout Elite; Creatine; Vitamin D Test; Collagen; Training Bundle – Creatine, Amino Complex, Beta Alanine-SR; Youth Bundle – Catalyte, FloraSport 20B®, Basic Nutrients 2/Day, Super EPA Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

What does the thyroid have to say about our health? Dr. Amanda Frick, Thorne’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, returns to the podcast to share her Thyroid Test results and helps host Dr. Robert Rountree understand what his own thyroid biomarkers mean. During this episode you’ll learn about: Why you should test thyroid health, why thyroid issues go undiagnosed, and the benefits of benefits of at-home thyroid tests [0:55] How Thorne’s Thyroid Test works [4:45] Unboxing the Thyroid Test: What’s included in the kit [4:55] How to prepare for the test: Tips and tricks for the best results [5:46] Robert Rountree’s Thyroid Test results [10:09] Amanda Frick’s results [17:07] How to interpret unexpected thyroid results [17:58] What recommendations are included in Throne’s Thyroid Test results? [20:20] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Explore Thorne’s Thyroid Test Watch Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results on . Go deeper on your health with Thorne’s at-home health tests. Meaningful results. Personalized recommendations. Symptoms, Causes, and Consequences of an Overactive Thyroid What Are the Health Effects and Symptoms of Having an Underactive Thyroid? The Thyroid's Role in Regulating Your Sex Drive From the podcast archives, with Dr. Amanda Frick: The Secrets to Healthy Skin; How to Digest Your Gut Health Test Results; What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean? Go behind the scenes at Thorne HealthTech’s Medium blog, where we showcase the minds behind Thorne’s approach to developing and delivering health and wellness solutions. Connect with Amanda Frick on LinkedIn Products mentioned in this episode: Thyroid Test; Selenium; EPA, DHA, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Basic Nutrients 2/Day Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

Thyroid disease may be more common than you think. It’s estimated one in eight people have abnormal thyroid function. Dr. Joel Evans of The Center for Functional Medicine joins podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss thyroid imbalance and what nutrients can support a healthy thyroid. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. Dr. Joel Evans, founder and director of The Center for Functional Medicine [0:54] 2. What is the thyroid – the “sentinel gland”? [1:37] 3. Women’s hormones, estrogen, and the thyroid gland [6:09] 4. What are thyroid symptoms? How common is abnormal thyroid function? [9:46] Why thyroid problems are more common in women [12:41] Gut health, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and thyroid disease [13:27] 5. Nutrients that support thyroid function [18:20] 6. Questions from the community Can symptoms of thyroid disease indicate some other diagnosis? [22:40] If a person has thyroid problems, what foods should be avoided? [26.21] How is thyroid imbalance related to mental health? [28:42] What’s the link between thyroid function and breast cancer? [29:28] At what age do thyroid issues typically arise? [30:35] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Symptoms, Causes, and Consequences of an Overactive Thyroid What Are the Health Effects and Symptoms of Having an Underactive Thyroid? The Thyroid's Role in Regulating Your Sex Drive Estrogen Dominance: What it is, how to recognize it, and what you can do about it Food Allergy and Intolerance: Making Sense of Food Sensitivities Redefining Healthy Aging Take the Healthy Aging Quiz Learn more about Dr. Joel Evans at The Center for Functional Medicine and at the Institute for Functional Medicine. You can also follow his work on Facebook. Products and nutrients mentioned in this episode: Thyroid Test, Iodine, Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Vitamin B, Vitamin A, Ashwagandha Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

Esports athletes have unique needs to support cognitive performance. 1HP dietitian Casey Thomas joins the Perform Edition host Joel Totoro to discuss the video gamer’s diet, from caffeine and hydration to nutrients that support eye strain. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. Casey Thomas, esports dietitian with 1HP [0:34] 2. The cognitive performance of esports athletes [6:04] 3. What is the gamer’s diet? [10:57] 4. Misconceptions about caffeine [16:47] How caffeine works [17:45] How to properly dose caffeine for cognitive performance [19:48] The inverted U: Why caffeine doesn’t work for everyone [23:29] 5. Questions from the community What are third-party verified supplements? [25:39] What supplements or diet recommendations can help against eye strain in children playing video games [29:37] Outside of gaming, who can benefit from cognitive performance nutrients? [31:30] What are emerging diet trends and are they successful? [33:10] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: GamerDiet.gg – Casey Thomas’ blog, helping esports athletes unlock their potential through performance nutrition science 1HP – Providing gamers with simple advice on how to prolong their careers and perform at their best Find Casey Thomas on Twitter @CaseyThomasRD Brain Games: A Primer On Nutrition And Supplementation For Esports Athletes Six Tips to Improve Reaction Time and Mental Focus Common Hydration Mistakes You Might Be Making Why You Should Reconsider that Morning Cup of Coffee Introducing Thorne's New Pre-Workout Elite What is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Me? Lights Out! 5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Sleep Quality Certification by NSF International Explained and What Certification Means For You Products mentioned in this episode: Thorne’s NSF Certified for Sport® Lineup, Vitamin D, Protein Powders, Pre-Workout Elite Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Thorne Partners with Trifecta: Personalized Nutrition Just Got Tastier F1’s Daniel Ricciardo On Life in the Fast Lane Why We Should Rethink The Western Diet What is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Me? Follow Chef Mario on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter or on YouTube at ChroniclesOfACook Products mentioned in this episode: Magnesium Bisglycinate, FloraMend Prime Probiotic® Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

What are the biological mechanisms behind aging? In this special episode of The Thorne Podcast, Dr. Robert Rountree speaks at the Peptide World Congress, in which he reviews cellular signs of aging and different kinds of interventions that can slow down the aging process. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. Dr. Robert Rountree’s background [1:28] 2. What mechanisms drive the aging process? [2:38] 3. Biological age vs. chronological age [7:10] 4. “Inflamm-aging,” blue zones, C-reactive protein (CRP), and NF-KappaB [9:18] 5. How does eating less contribute to longevity? [13:49] 6. Mitochondria’s role in aging [16:27] 7. Nutrients that support aging [21:01] 8. What is NAD and how does it affect aging? [24:24] 9. How to extend the health span [28:04] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: What You Should Know About Healthy Aging 6 Steps to Improving The Aging Process What’s Your Actual Age? Chronological vs. Biological Age This Specific Form of Exercise May Slow Aging The Deep Dive: An Exploration of Blue Zones and Human Longevity What is CRP? Six Ways You Can Benefit From Supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) It's All About NAD The Connection Between Aging and a Reduced Level of NAD+ in the Body Products mentioned in this episode: Curcumin Phytosome, Berberine, CoQ10, Quercetin Phytosome, Green Tea Phytosome, Nicotinamide Riboside Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Moving Through Fitness “Seasons” with Trainer Kaisa Keranen NYC Strength Coach Joe Rodonis Shares His Tips on Game-changing Training and Nutrition Breathe, Move, and Feel Your Best with Dana Santas Pt. 1 Breathe, Move, and Feel Your Best with Dana Santas Pt. 2 Making Regular Exercise a Reality – 10 Tips for Success JUST MOVE by KaisaFit Start Moving KaisaFit Links to products mentioned in this episode: RecoveryPro®, Catalyte® Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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: Why Sleep Is Important And What You Can Do To Improve It Melatonin 101: What It Is, What It Does, and What Causes Disruptions Mayo Clinic Discusses the Dangers of Sleep Apnea 4 Ideas to Enhance Sleep Quality During the Hectic Holiday Season Mayo Clinic Discusses Healthy Sleeping Habits for Older Adults What is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Me? Can You Disrupt Your Sleep Cycle Without Leaving Home? Matthew Walker “Why We Sleep” 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 Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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: What Dr. Mary Kay Ross, brain health expert and Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, has to say about why we sleep [00:00:50] How sleep is like housekeeping for our brains [1:34] The signs, symptoms, and health risks of sleep apnea [7:10] How hormone testing can help and why cortisol can impact your sleep [12:17] 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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Why Sleep Is Important And What You Can Do To Improve It Stop Counting Sheep: Here's Why You're Having Trouble Sleeping Creating a Routine Around Sleep Lights Out! 5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Sleep Quality The Top 5 Supplements for a Good Night's Sleep Melatonin 101: What It Is, What It Does, and What Causes Disruptions Mayo Clinic Discusses the Dangers of Sleep Apnea Matthew Walker “Why We Sleep” Links to products mentioned in this episode: Stress Balance (formerly Phytisone), Phosphatidylserine (formerly Iso-Phos), Melaton-3, PharmaGABA, 5-Hydroxytryptophan, Sleep Test, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Theanine Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

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: Olympic fencers Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt, who completed part of medical school while competing [00:00:31] Kiefer’s early fencing background and how it led her to Thorne [1:10] Meinhardt’s early fencing background and how it led him to Thorne [3:39] What led Kiefer and Meinhardt to each pursue medical school [8:47] The parallels between athletics and what Kiefer and Meinhardt have learned in school [14:05] What they’ve learned about health and wellness to support their post-fencing careers [18:28] 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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Olympic Champion Lee Kiefer Pursues Longevity Beyond Her Golden Legacy Olympic Fencer Gerek Meinhardt Puts Aging ‘En Garde!’ Episode 57: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Olympics with Wes Barnett Protein’s Effect on Sleep and Muscle Recovery Three Nutrition Considerations for the Endurance Athlete and the Strength Athlete USA Fencing Lee Kiefer Thorne Collection Gerek Meinhardt Thorne Collection Links to products mentioned in this episode: Iron Bisglycinate, Whey Protein Isolate, Magnesium Bisglycinate Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Learn about OOVA at life or follow @oovalife on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Ensure a Harmonious Cycle: What to do Before, During, and After Your Period Why is Exercise So Difficult the Week Before My Menstrual Cycle? 6 Women's Health Allies to Support You During Every Life Phase How Lifestyle and Environmental Factors Contribute to PMS 12 Biomarkers that Impact Your Fertility Am I in Menopause? 9 Factors That You Didn’t Know Can Affect Fertility Meet the Sex Hormones and Their Role in Your Health A Lifetime of Balanced Nutrition Advice for Women Products mentioned in this episode: Fertility Test, Stress Test, Sleep Test, Menopause Test, Ovarian Care Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Learn about OOVA at life or follow @oovalife on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook 12 Biomarkers that Impact Your Fertility 6 Women's Health Allies to Support You During Every Life Phase 9 Factors That You Didn’t Know Can Affect Fertility 4 Benefits of Inositol for Women's Metabolic Health and Hormone Balance* Meet the Sex Hormones and Their Role in Your Health Can Your Diet Boost Your Fertility? Get the Facts From Mayo Clinic A Lifetime of Balanced Nutrition Advice for Women Products mentioned in this episode: Fertility Test, Stress Test, Menopause Test, Ovarian Care Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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: What Thorne’s Gut Health Test is and who may benefit from taking it [1:30] How Thorne’s shotgun metagenomics and AI technology stand out from other DNA tests [4:23] How Thorne’s revolutionary wipe technology eliminates the “yuck” factor [8:32] How Thorne’s Gut Health Test isn’t ideal for urgent health situations [13:54] 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] 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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 3 Ways Gut Health Affects Brain Health Are You An Athlete Who Suffers From Leaky Gut? Gut Health: The Link to Anxiety and Depression? Fur Friends with (Microbial) Benefits: How Pets Benefit Our Gut Health 5 Spices For a Healthy Gut Links to products mentioned in this episode: FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Metabolic Health, Basic B Complex, Undecylenic Acid Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Bugs 101: Probiotics, Prebiotics, and the Microbiome Can Your Gut Microbiome Predict Your Longevity? Prebiotics: The Essential Nutrition for Your Microbiome 12 Health Conditions Linked to Your Gut and an Imbalanced Microbiome What Is the Difference Between IBS and IBD? Everything You Should Know About Fiber From the podcast archives Episode 50: The Harmful Effects of Heavy Metals Episode 65: Keeping the Brain Healthy with Dr. Mary Kay Ross Episode 66: Keeping the Brain Healthy with Dr. Mary Kay Ross Pt. 2 Links to products mentioned in this episode: FiberMend, EnteroMend, Probiotics from Thorne, Gut Health Test Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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: Don Saladino, a fitness coach and health entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience training some of the biggest names in Hollywood [00:00:34] Saladino’s early background as a caterer, later as a young trainer/ gym owner, and now working on his own digital program [1:10] How Saladino met Hugh Jackman and began training other Hollywood stars [7:09] Saladino’s advice on how trainers and coaches can gain client trust [10:17] How Saladino handles Hollywood deadlines and his stance on lifelong changes [12:42] Saladino’s approach to quality nutrition and changing it up throughout the seasons [14:48] One of Saladino’s favorite client success stories about keeping everything in moderation [18:14] 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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Holiday-Proof Your Fitness with These 10 Tips from Dana Santas and Don Saladino Episode 69: The Two-Brain Business Model of Wellness and Running a Successful Gym NYC Strength Coach Joe Rodonis Shares His Tips on Game-changing Training and Nutrition Easy Ways to Exercise at Home When the Gym Is No Longer an Option The Science of Change | 7 Steps to Create New Habits This Year Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Daily Dose https://donsaladino.com/ Links to products mentioned in this episode: FloraMend Prime Probiotic, Prebiotic +, Vitamin D, Basic Nutrients 2/Day, Omega-3 with CoQ10, VeganPro Complex®, Daily Greens Plus Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Biological Age Test How Does Thorne's Biological Age Test Work? What’s Your Actual Age? Chronological vs. Biological Age How to Promote Healthy Aging During Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Go deeper into wellness with Thorne’s Biological Age Health Panel What’s Your Actual Age? Chronological vs. Biological Age Assess Your Biological Age With Thorne's Biological Age Health Panel How Does Thorne's Biological Age Panel Work? The Thorne Podcast – Episode 35: What You’ll Learn From Biological Age Testing 6 Steps to Improving The Aging Process How to Promote Healthy Aging During Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond The 4 Best Thorne Supplements to Support Healthy Aging From the podcast archives Episode 51: Exploring the Science of Healthy Aging with Dr. Nathan Price Episode 75: It's Personalized: The Future of Data-Driven Health with Dr. Leroy "Lee" Hood Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) Phenome Health, a nonprofit organization dedicated to health innovation and social change The Age of Scientific Wellness: Why the Future of Medicine Is Personalized, Predictive, Data-Rich, and in Your Hands, by Drs. Leroy "Lee" Hood and Nathan Price Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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: Leroy Hood, MD, PhD, a world-renowned scientist in human genomics, cancer research, Alzheimer’s research, co-founder of the Institute of Systems Biology (ISB), and whose research allowed for the completion of the Human Genome Project [00:00:50] Hood’s personal life/ early scientific background [1:27] Hood’s famous Caltech professors and what they taught him [7:03] The systems biology approach of applying data taken over time to the body’s networks [9:33] Using a digital twin system to forecast Alzheimer’s disease and make recommendations [13:25] How blood samples taken years before a disease diagnosis present an opportunity [16:44] What’s the future of DNA sequencing for disease susceptibility? [19:31] Questions from the community [24:02] How did the Human Genome Project change the everyday person’s life? [24:09] Is cancer becoming more common, or are we getting better at detecting it? [27:49] Could the CRISPR technique/ genome engineering help extend the human lifespan? [31:49] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Three Science-Backed Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Dementia Risk How Chronic Inflammation Contributes to Disease and What You Can Do About It Mayo Clinic: Exploring the Connections Between the Microbiome, Health, and Disease How Plant Based Foods Help Fight Cancer Eight Nutrients for Brain Health Our Newest Health Panels – Advanced and Essential Data from a Basic Blood Draw What Can a Microbiome Test Tell You That a Genetic Test Can’t? Will Exercise Extend Your Lifespan? Links to products mentioned in this episode: Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. No products mentioned. Focus was on chronic diseases/ genetics, so I figured linking tests would be less suggestive than products.

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: Chris Mason, professor of Genomics, Physiology, and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of Onegevity [00:00:53] Mason’s first research mission with NASA [3:48] How space and gravity affected astronaut Scott Kelly [4:28] What is genetic malleability? [8:54] How many genes do humans have? [10:14] The cost to test a whole genome [12:39] Thorne’s Biological Age Test, modifying your own genetic expression with lifestyle changes [16:01] Concern over the scientific possibility of altering genetic expression with technology [18:52] Questions from the community [23:38] How sterile are the inside of spaceships, and is there such thing as being “too clean” for astronauts? [23:45] Is space itself sterile? [26:03] What TV show most accurately depicts life in space? Space nutrition? [27:11] Do people age at different rates because they’re in space, and can supplements impact how people age? [29:51] When are humans going to Mars, and how will we get our nutrition there? [34:24] What has the space program taught us about the value of supplements? Do astronauts take them now? [35:46] Are astronauts getting less nutrition from the dehydrated foods they eat? [36:53] Will humans find a mineral in space that could someday be used for human health? [38:07] Is there intelligent life out in space? [39:27] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: GENCODE One Giant Leap: What Space Travel Has Taught Us About Health on Earth Research Extracts: NASA’s Twins Study | PCOS and Microbiome | Blueberries for Pain Reduction How Does Thorne’s Biological Age Test Work? Why It’s Important to Take Methylate While Taking Nicotinamide Riboside What Can a Microbiome Test Tell You That a Genetic Test Can’t? Episode 10: Onegevity with Joel Dudley and Chris Mason Links to products mentioned in this episode: Biological Age Health Panel, FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Prebiotic +, Niacel® 400, Gut Health Test with Microbiome Wipe Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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: Chris Mason, professor of Genomics, Physiology, and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Medicine and co-founder of Onegevity [00:00:53] Origins of a planetary genetic map [4:51] Metagenomics as a genetic puzzle [6:55] What is the Metropolome? [7:34] The microbial signatures of cities [9:36] How microbes interact with humans [10:45] Using wastewater to study the level of COVID in a population [13:07] 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] How epigenetic differences may allow experts to screen patients for cancer [22:07] 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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: About MetaSUB Understanding How the Gut Acts as a Protective Barrier How the Microbiome Sometimes Helps — And Hurts — the Immune System 8 Facts About the Microbiome and the Microorganisms Living in Your Gut ITOL: Interactive Tree of Life How Does Your Gut Microbiota Develop and Change Throughout Life? Mayo Clinic: Exploring the Connections Between the Microbiome, Health, and Disease Microbiome 101 Links to products mentioned in this episode: Bacillus Coagulans, FloraMend Prime Probiotic® Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Can Your Body Keep Up with Its Energy Demands? What’s Your Actual Age? Chronological vs. Biological Age Natural Ways to Support Your Level of NAD+ Six Ways You Can Benefit From Supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) Intermittent Fasting: Five Tips for Success Learn more about Dr. Holthouse and his team at Functional Medicine of Idaho Products mentioned in the episode: Biological Age Test Products with Nicotinamide Riboside Niacel Advanced Nutrients Vitamin B Complexes Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Men How Exercise Routines (Or Lack of One) Affect Your Testosterone Level Metabolic Syndrome — What is it and What Causes it? Stress and Weight Gain: What’s the Connection? What’s the Connection: Understanding How Weight Affects Blood Fats Carbohydrates: The Good, the Bad, and Why You Might Be Craving Them Links to products mentioned in this episode: Curcumin, Zinc, Magnesium, NAC - N-Acetylcysteine, Berberine, B Complex, Chromium Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Tips to Help Kids Make Healthy Food Choices Helping Kids Manage Screen Time: 5 Tips for Parents How Probiotics Are Affecting Your Children Snack (Or Sip) Your Way to A Healthy Gut Why A Prenatal Supplement Is Important Before, During, and After Pregnancy Dissolvable Discs — An Easy And Eco-Friendly Way to Optimize Your Health and Wellness* Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Curcumin Phytosome (formerly Meriva) https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/meriva-500-sf-60 Berberine (formerly Berberine-500) https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/berberine-500 Curcumin Phytosome — The Most Clinically Studied Curcumin on the Market https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/meet-meriva-the-most-clinically-studied-curcumin-on-the-market The Five Best Botanicals to Support Liver Health https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/the-five-best-botanicals-to-support-liver-health Episode 12: The Medicine Hunter Talks Ashwagandha https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/podcast/episode-12-the-medicine-hunter-talks-ashwagandha Subscribe to More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Elissa Goodman: Nutritionist Los Angeles Assess Your Biological Age With Thorne’s Biological Age Test Curcumin Phytosome — The Most Clinically Studied Curcumin on the Market Healthy Aging, Redefined: Welcome to the New Era of Aging How Does Thorne’s Biological Age Test Work? How Plant-Based Foods Help to Fight Cancer Seven Reasons to Know Your Vitamin D Level Links to products mentioned in this episode: Biological Age Test, Curcumin Phytosome, Super EPA Pro, Vitamin D + K2 Liquid, Sleep Test Subscribe to More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Q&A with World-Class Performance Coach Pete Bommarito How Does NSF Protect Athletes? The Surprising Blood Levels of Professional Football Players How Does Thorne's Biological Age Test Work? The Risks of Being Vitamin D Deficient as an Athlete The Joint Bundle: Because You Can’t Compete Without Healthy Joints Links to products mentioned in this episode: : NiaCel, Joint Support Bundle, Catalyte, Biological Age Test, Protein Powders R4R: The Greg Olsen Foundation and The HEARTest Yard Youth Inc. podcast Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant and So Much More Top 5 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of NAC Healthy Aging QuizThorne products mentioned in the episode: Discover more about hyperbaric therapies at HBOT USA Thorne products mentioned in the episode: Glutathione-SR, NAC - N-Acetylcysteine, CoQ10 * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Read more on Chris Cooper’s methods at TwoBrainBusiness.com Gym Owners United Facebook page Become a Thorne Affiliate with the CrossFit Affiliate Partner Network Quick guide to Thorne’s health tests The Thorne Testing Philosophy: 5 Ways We’re Revolutionizing Wellness Products mentioned in the episode: Catalyte, Amino Complex Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

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, Thorne'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] Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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’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] Chronological age and biological age [21:51] Questions from the community 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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: How These Little Known Proteins Impact Healthy Aging Seven Habits That Slow the Aging Process NR 101: What it is & How it Works For Healthy Aging A Retired NFL Star’s Favorite Supplement for Longevity and Healthy Aging Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Are You Toxic? How to Avoid Exposure to Heavy Metals The Impacts of Heavy Metal Toxicity Do I Need a Liver Detox? New Study Finds U.S. Deaths From Lead Exposure Might Be 10x Higher Than Previous Estimates Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode Six Common Causes of Brain Fog and How To Combat Them Has the Pandemic Given You Brain Fog? If So, You’re Not Alone Why You Should Reconsider That Morning Cup Of Coffee Eight Nutrients For Brain Health How Exercise Stops Brain Fog Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Six Common Causes of Brain Fog and How To Combat Them Is Post-Covid Brain Fog Real? 5 Ways to Train Your Brain – Banish Brain Fog and Sharpen Your Thinking Eight Nutrients For Brain Health How Exercise Stops Brain Fog Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Three Nutrition Considerations for the Endurance Athlete and the Strength Athlete The Dangerous Effects of Under-Fueling: Energy Deficiency in Sport Nutritional Support for Reaching Your Fitness Goals Pre, During, and Post-Workout Nutrition Protein’s Effect on Sleep and Muscle Recovery Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Why Do I Have Brain Fog? – 5 Causes to Consider Microbiome 101 Episode 23: What Is An Autoimmune Disease How the Microbiome Helps – and Sometimes Hurts – the Immune System Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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? Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Eight Nutrients For Brain Health The Surprising Blood Levels of Professional Football Players A Gamechanger for Gut Health: Meet Thorne’s Gut Health Test Introducing At-Home Health Tests Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: The Plant Extracts that Support Healthy Skin Aging 5 Supplements that Maintain Healthy Skin from the Inside Out Collagen For Your Skin How Sunlight and Pollution Cause Skin to Age (And What You Can Do About It) Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The Standard American Diet (or SAD) is one that’s typically high in unhealthy carbs, sugars, and fats – while also deficient in many important micronutrients. Discover healthy alternatives to the SAD diet, along with some strategies for making healthy eating choices around the holidays. During this episode you’ll learn about: What is the Standard American Diet? (SAD) [2:17] High in refined carbs, unhealthy fats, sugars [2:34] How the SAD diet become standard [3:03] Views on fat [5:30] The changing views on sugar [6:47] Low fat led to high carb/sugar [8:43] Healthier alternatives to SAD diet [10:00] Mediterranean diet [10:30] Whole foods diet [11:18] Eating around the holidays [12:20] Taste receptors [13:45] Holiday eating strategies [15:35] Supplements and the Standard American Diet [16:49] Deficiencies in the Standard American Diet [18:00] Questions from the community [20:00] Can supplements help replace missing nutrients from a poor diet? [20:10] How does dairy fit into the Standard American Diet? [24:00] Lactose intolerance [25:30] Eating organic [28:00] Choosing fish [30:40] What healthy, affordable options are there for fruits and vegetables? [33:03] Are there any healthy preservatives we can use in our foods? [37:00] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 2021’s Top 10 Trending Diets What is a Modified Mediterranean Diet? Your Guide to Several of Today’s Most Popular Diets Why We Should Rethink The Western Diet Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Biological Age Test How Does Thorne's Biological Age Test Work? What’s Your Actual Age? Chronological vs. Biological Age How to Promote Healthy Aging During Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: A Guide To Your Hormone Health With Dr. HoltHouse Pt. 1 Meet the Sex Hormones and Their Role in Your Health How Lifestyle and Environmental Factors Contribute to PMS Estrogen Dominance – What it is, how to recognize it, and what you can do about it Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Meet the Sex Hormones and Their Role in Your Health How Lifestyle and Environmental Factors Contribute to PMS Estrogen Dominance – What it is, how to recognize it, and what you can do about it Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Will Exercise Extend Your Lifespan Why Recovery is the Key to Meeting Your Fitness Goals Maximize Your Recovery Routine Mobility Maker Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.

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] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Thorne Health Tests Thorne Quizzes 5-MTHF: The Best Way to Supplement with Folate Maed Subscribe To More Content Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog. * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.