Studying the Biomarkers of Professional Football Players | Performance Edition

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

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