The Thorne Podcast

The Best Foods for Eye Health, with Dr. Kathi Head

Are carrots actually good for your eyesight? Dr. Kathi Head, ND, returns to the podcast to discuss ways to protect your eyes from stress caused by UV rays and blue light. Learn about which foods – and supplements – are best for healthy eyes at every age.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, on protecting eye health and vision [1:41]
   • Oxidative stress effects on cataract formation [4:00]
2. Red, orange, yellow, green: Colorful vegetables with eye-healthy antioxidants [5:56]
   • Marigolds and eggs yolks: More sources for lutein and zeaxanthin [9:24]
   • How do carotenoids and vitamin A benefit the eyes? [10:53]
   • Why (cooked) carrots really are good for your eyesight [13:12]
3. Best supplements for eye health: Omega-3s, zinc, and bilberry [14:42]
4. Questions from the community
   • How much of eye health is based on lifestyle vs. genetics? [21:39]
   • What is color blindness? [24:13]
   • How do cataracts form? [26:01]
   • Can eyesight improve as we get older or does it only get worse with age? [28:40]
   • What vision exercises promote eye healthy? [29:31]
   • Why do the whites of some people’s eyes look yellow? [30:29]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Check out Dr. Kathi Head’s articles on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily online magazine
• Nutrients and Botanicals for Eye Health

• What is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Me?
• Lutein and Zeaxanthin: More Than Just Eye Health
• Lutein Supports Brain Function in Overweight Adults
• Mayo Clinic: Eat the Rainbow
• Picky Eater? How to Add Vegetables to Your Child's Diet
• DIM vs. I3C: A Broccoli-Based Lesson in Biochemistry
• Exposure to Red Light Could Improve Vision in People Over 40
• 6 Things You Can Do To Age Better
• From the podcast archives:
  • Macular Carotenoids in Eye and Brain Function
  • Thorne's 40th Birthday! Innovation Since 1984

Ingredients mentioned in this episode: 

• Lutein and Vitamin A: Basic Nutrients 2/Day, Men’s Multi 50+, Women’s Multi 50+, MediClear-SGS™, MediClear Plus®
• Zeaxanthin: Memoractiv™
• Broccoli Seed Extract: Crucera-SGS®, Hormone Advantage
• Bilberry: Advanced Nutrients, Diabenil®

Products mentioned in this episode: Advanced DHA; Grape Seed Extract; Zinc Bisglycinate; Zinc Picolinate

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Our 100th Show! How to Live to 100 and Beyond

The Thorne Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with a conversation on centenarians – people who live to be 100 and older. Dr. Nathan Price, Thorne’s Chief Science Officer, joins host Dr. Robert Rountree to explore the healthy habits and surprising genetics of the world’s oldest people. 

During this episode you’ll learn about: 

1. This week’s guest: Dr. Nathan Price, researcher, author, and Chief Science Officer at Thorne [1:09]
2. What are centenarians and supercentenarians? How long can we extend the human lifespan? [2:48]
   • The difference between a longer lifespan and a longer health span [4:54] 
   • How healthy are centenarians?  [8:33] 
3. What lifestyle habits do centenarians have to help them live longer? Or is it just genetics? [9:50]
   • Two key factors associated with longevity: Cognitive function and parental longevity [12:19] 
   • Why genes can be used to predict longevity but not define it [15:06] 
4. The wellness model of health care: Reducing health risks with everyday choices [18:35]
   • Prevention vs. treatment: Lifestyle approaches to good health and longevity [23:25] 
   • The future of wellness: Using science to make wellness predictive and precise [27:50] 
5. Questions from the community 
   • Is living longer a good thing? [30:58] 
   • What’s the truth behind centenarians living longer because they eat raw eggs? [34:40] 
   • What are blue zones? Can you improve your lifespan by moving to a blue zone? [36:47] 

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 

• Connect with Dr. Nathan Price on LinkedIn and follow @isbnathanprice on X. 

• National Academy of Medicine’s 2019 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars 

• Explore Ways to Redefine Healthy Aging With Thorne 

• The AI Revolution in Personalized Health Care, with Nathan Price, Chief Scientific Officer 

• The Age of Scientific Wellness – How to Reshape the Future of Personalized Medicine with Data and Artificial Intelligence 

• The Deep Dive: An Exploration of Blue Zones and Human Longevity 

• What You Should Know About Healthy Aging 

• How These Little Known Proteins Impact Healthy Aging 

• Mayo Clinic: 7 Tips for Slowing Down the Aging Process 

• Three Science-backed Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Dementia Risk 

• Exploring the Connection Between Alzheimer's Disease and Gut Microbiota 

• Can Your Gut Microbiome Predict Your Longevity? 

• The Connection Between Aging and a Reduced Level of NAD+ in the Body 

• Collagen Provides a Protein Boost for Muscle Growth and Joint Health 

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

• Exploring the Science of Healthy Aging 

• Exploring Bone and Muscle Loss and What to Do About It 

• Using AI to Advance Scientific Wellness 

• How to Solve an Age-Old Problem, with Dr. Lee Hood 

• It's Personalized – The Future of Data-Driven Health 

Products related to this episode: Biological Age Health Panel; Phosphatidyl Choline; Whey Protein Isolate – Vanilla or Chocolate; VeganPro Complex® – Chocolate 

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Olympian Ryan Crouser Prepares for Paris 2024

In this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Olympian and shot put world record holder Ryan Crouser talks about his career as an athlete and college coach, getting his travel routine down to a science, and how he’s preparing for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. This week’s guest: Ryan Crouser, two-time Olympian and current world record holder in both the indoor and outdoor shot put [0:35]
   • Crouser’s shot putting career and how Thorne gives him peace of mind [1:07]
   • What it means to be a self-coached athlete and the importance of data [6:10]
   • Crouser’s experience coaching college athletes [11:43]
   • What goal setting means for Crouser [16:59]
2. The impact of international travel on athletic performance
   • Crouser’s sleep and hydration strategies [22:34]
   • How Crouser’s past Olympic Games inform his preparation for Paris [26:48]
3. Questions from the community
   • Competing is so much of your job. How do you stay relaxed? [31:47]
   • Are there any sports that would help with throwing shot put or what advice would you give to younger athletes who are interested? [32:40]
   • Do you have a favorite “food city” that you've competed in or trained in? [36:39]
   • Do you have any superstitions or routines that you try to stick to? [38:22]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• These Are the Ideal Supplements to Pack When Traveling
• The Top 5 Supplements for a Good Night’s Sleep
• Olympic Champion Lee Kiefer Pursues Longevity Beyond Her Golden Legacy
• Team USA Weightlifter Abby Raymond Talks Supplement Safety
• Olympic Fencer Gerek Meinhardt Puts Aging 'En Garde!'
• My Journey to Thorne, From Olympic Athlete to Safety Advocate, with Wes Barnett
• One Dream: Gold Medalist Gail Devers Shares Her Inspiring Health Journey
• Visit USA Track & Field
• Visit Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games
• Follow Crouser’s Olympic journey on Instagram
• From the podcast archives: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Olympics with Wes Barnett; Love and Fencing: From Olympics to Medical School

Products mentioned in this episode: Catalyte, EnteroMend, Vitamin C, Zinc

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Football Player Kwity Paye on His Love of the Game

In this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Indianapolis Colts Defensive End Kwity Paye shares what he's learned on his football journey, how he gets involved in the community, and his advice for young athletes.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. This week’s guest: Kwity Paye, Defensive End for the Indianapolis Colts [0:31]
   • Paye’s background and early love for the game of football [0:58]
   • Early experience taking supplements and recovery strategies [2:56]
   • The importance of injury prevention [5:18]
   • Paye’s leadership style in the locker room [7:39]
   • How Paye gets involved with charity work [10:53]
2. Questions from the community
   • What advice do you have for athletes who want to get to the next level? [15:38]
   • How do you decompress outside of football? [17:40]
   • Can you talk a bit about your work with Chunky Soup? [19:25]
   • What’s your favorite meal? [21:15]
   • What are some of your essential supplements? [22:41]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Fuel Like a Champion: Former NFL Dietitian Shares Supplement Strategies
• The Surprising Levels of Professional Football Players
• How Concussions and Repetitive Hits to the Head Can Affect the Human Brain
• Thorne’s 2023 Supplement: Erin Andrews Reports Live
• The Cook Brothers Take the Field with Thorne
• Cordarrelle Patterson Stays Versatile with Thorne
• A Retired NFL Star’s Favorite Supplement for Longevity and Healthy Aging
• Visit The Uniform Funding Foundation (TUFF)
• Follow Paye’s football journey on Instagram
• From the podcast archives: Why NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Are Important for All Athletes; Studying the Biomarkers of Professional Football Players

 

Products mentioned in this episode: Memoractiv, Multi-Vitamin Elite, Vitamin D-5,000, Vitamin K, Curcumin Phytosome, Biotin, Super EPA, NiaCel 400 SynaQuell, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Melaton-3, Iron Bisglycinate, Zinc Bislgycinate 15 mg

 

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What My Menopause Test Results Mean for My Cycle

Dr. Amanda Frick sits down with Margaret Gandolfo, who took Thorne’s at-home Menopause Test. Listen and watch as they discuss how the test works, what hormones it measures – like estrogen, estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, and DHEA – and why women of all ages may benefit from a Menopause Test.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. All about Thorne’s Menopause Test [0:50]
   • How the sample collection process works [2:10]
   • Tips for generating a saliva sample [4:26]
2. What is menopause? What is perimenopause? [5:46]
   • Why women of all ages may benefit a menopause hormone test [7:52]
3. How the at-home test compares to blood-draw tests at a doctor’s office [10:16]
   • What does Thorne’s Menopause Test measure? [12:12]
   • How to take the Menopause Test if you’re on birth control or hormone therapy [12:51]
4. Interpreting Thorne’s Menopause Test results: Estradiol, estrogen, progesterone [15:17]
   • How the timing of your menstrual cycle influences hormone levels [19:28]
   • What do women’s testosterone levels mean? [24:30]
   • DHEA as a measure of hormonal health [26:22]
   • How to understand the cortisol rhythm and energy levels [28:53]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Watch Dr. Amanda Frick and Margaret Gandolfo go over the Menopause Test results on YouTube.
• Connect with Margaret Gandolfo on LinkedIn and Instagram
• Connect with Dr. Amanda Frick on LinkedIn
• Thorne’s Medical Affairs Team: Turning Science Into Education
• 8 Questions About Menopause: Everything You Need to Know
• Am I in Menopause?
• Embracing A Positive Mindset During Menopause
• 6 Strategies to Control the Menopause Chaos
• How to Stay Healthy During and After Menopause
• Foods You May Want to Avoid During Menopause
• A New Life Stage: The Best Menopause Supplements to Support You
• A Lifetime of Balanced Nutrition Advice for Women
• Menopause and Brain Fog (And What You Can Do About It)
• 6 Women's Health Allies to Support You During Every Life Phase
• Lifestyle Tips for Managing PCOS
• 4 Benefits of Inositol for Women's Metabolic Health and Hormone Balance*
• Too High or Too Low? A Guide to Women’s Testosterone Levels
• Estrogen Dominance: What it is, how to recognize it, and what you can do about it
• Ensure a Harmonious Cycle: What to do Before, During, and After Your Period
• From the podcast archives:Hormones and Your Health
  • Thorne’s At-Home Health Test Demonstration Series with Dr. Amanda Frick
    • How the Stress Test Works: Results and Insights
    • 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
    • We Took Thorne’s Weight Management Test!

Products mentioned in this episode: Menopause Test, Fertility Test, Women’s Daily Probiotic, Biological Age Health Panel, Meta-Balance™, Women’s Multi 50+, Advanced Bone Support, Advanced DHA

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Podcast Rewind: All About the Menstrual Cycle

Just how regular is a regular menstrual cycle? And when is the best time to get pregnant? Dr. Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of Oova, a women’s health and fertility hormone testing company, explains how a woman’s menstrual cycle is more than her period.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

• Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of Oova [0:58]
• The data missing from the field of women’s health [2:08]
• What is an irregular menstrual cycle? What is a regular menstrual cycle? [2:39]
• How does the body known when to menstruate? The menstrual cycle explained [4:57]
  • What Oova measures during the menstrual cycle [8:05]
• What is PCOS? What does Oova’s data tells us about women with PCOS? [9:05]
• How data tracking helps us understand PMS [12:39]
• What disrupts a menstrual cycle? [14:38]
• Health data vs. actionable health data [16:36]
• Questions from the community
  • Do women’s menstrual cycles synchronize when living together? [19:30]
  • Why does cycle length change every month? How does stress delay a period? [20:36]
  • Can we predict how many menstrual cycles a woman will have in her lifetime? [22:10]
  • Why do some girls start having periods earlier than others? Does an early puberty mean early menopause? [22:57]
  • What’s the best age to get pregnant? [24:30]
  • What long-term effects do oral contraceptives have on menstruation? [27:58]
  • Can you have sex during your period? [31:14]

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
• From the podcast archives: Rethinking Women’s Fertility with OOVA; A Guide to Your Hormone Health with Dr. Holthouse Part 1 and Part 2; Hormones and Your Health
• Products mentioned in this episode: Fertility Test, Stress Test, Sleep Test, Menopause Test, Ovarian Care

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All About Adaptogens: Types, Benefits, and Uses

What are adaptogens? These substances, which can be botanicals, mushrooms, or certain vitamins, help the body “adapt” to stressors and maintain homeostasis. Dr. Amanda Frick joins host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss the uses and benefits of their favorite adaptogens, like ginseng, ashwagandha, lion’s mane, and cordyceps. 

During this episode you’ll learn about: 

1. What are adaptogens? How adaptogens help your body “adapt” [1:35] 

• • Botanical examples of adaptogens [3:38] 
  • Research on adaptogens [4:33] 

2. How do adaptogens support homeostasis? [7:17] 

3. Use of adaptogens in functional medicine [8:39] 

4. Dr. Amanda Frick’s and Dr. Robert Rountree’s favorite adaptogens and their uses [11:22] 

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

5. Questions from the community 

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

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 

• What Are Adaptogens and Why Should You Care? 
• How Stress Affects the Body 
• Rhodiola Extract: Benefits and Uses of This Powerful Adaptogen 
• Are Your Stress Levels Under Control? 
• Medicinal Mushrooms – Immune Support and a Lot More 
• How Mushrooms Benefit Athletic Performance and Optimal Wellness 
• Meet the Greens, from Ashwagandha to Zinc: Part 1 – Greens and Adaptogens and Part 2 – Mushrooms, Antioxidants, and More 
• Eleuthero: A Botanical that Supports Your Vitality 
• Ashwagandha: Know Your Suppliers 
• What Is A Nootropic and Where Do Nootropics Come From? 
• Top 10 Nootropic Supplements 

• From the podcast archives:  

• Medicinal Mushrooms – A ‘Missing Dietary Link’? 
• The Medicine Hunter Talks Ashwagandha 
• How the Stress Test Works: Results and Insights 
• Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts 

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

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How Team Liquid Created an Esports Phenomenon

In this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Team Liquid’s Steve Arhancet and Caleb Anderson explore how the esports gaming franchise evolved into an international organization, and why Team Liquid trusts Thorne to support its athletes’ physical fitness and mental endurance online and off.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. This week’s guests: Team Liquid’s Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO, and Caleb Anderson, Senior Director of Global Partnerships [0:31]
   • Team Liquid’s origins and mission as an athletic esports franchise [1:31]
   • Building Team Liquid’s partnerships through brand-value alignment [5:32]
2. How Team Liquid turned gaming into an athletic enterprise with a focus on human health
3. Team Liquid’s shift from video games as entertainment to serious competition [7:07]
   • Why Team Liquid trusts Thorne for science-backed supplements [11:53]
   • Building the Thorne x Team Liquid partnership: Caleb Anderson’s Thorne journey [14:43]
4. Questions from the community
   • What does diversity look like in esports? How is Team Liquid leading the way with its inclusivity practices? [19:35]
   • How does Team Liquid support its players’ physical and mental health? [24:16]
   • With players on three continents, how does Team Liquid manage its organization? [28:57]
   • What advancements in esports technology can we expect in the next five to 10 years? [32:36]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Learn more at Thorne’s partnership with Team Liquid.
• Visit Team Liquid.com or follow Team Liquid on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Brain Games: A Primer On Nutrition And Supplementation For Esports Athletes
• Thorne and Team Liquid Announce Partnership for Esports

• Product Quality: Thorne's Defining Characteristic
• Fish Oil Frequently Asked Questions
• How Does Methylation Affect Fertility?
• Lights Out! 5 Ways You Might Be Sabotaging Your Sleep Quality
• The Close Connection Between Your Gut Health and Sleep Quality
• Caffeine and Heart Health: A Benefit or a Risk?
• How to Tell if You Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What Does Carpal Tunnel Feel Like?
• From the podcast archives: How to Coach Healthy Habits to Esports Athletes; The Gamer's Diet, with Dietitian Casey Thomas

Products mentioned in this episode: Methyl-Guard®; Fish Oil; Sleep Support; Weight Management Test; Weight Management Bundle; Fertility Test; Fertility Bundle

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Thorne’s 40th Anniversary! Innovation Since 1984

Join us as we celebrate Thorne’s 40th anniversary! Dr. Kathi Head, Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne, and host Dr. Robert Rountree discuss Thorne’s evolution and the key innovations and partnerships that made Thorne the most-trusted name in scientific wellness.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, ND, Thorne’s Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne [0:54]
2. Formulating the Thorne way since 1984 [4:06]
   • The problem with magnesium stearate [5:44]
   • Refusing to use unnecessary fillers [7:10]
   • Why Thorne uses capsules vs. tablets for superior absorption [9:06]
3. Thorne’s partnership with Indena S.p.A. on phytosome technology for botanical extracts [11:32]
4. The big picture: Thorne’s evolution into home testing and sports performance [15:58]
   • Certification from NSF as a sign of Thorne’s quality [17:57]
5. Questions from the community
   • After 40 years, is Thorne the supplement industry’s best-kept secret? How is Thorne marketing itself to wider audiences? [22:04]
   • What is Thorne’s “No List” and how has it changed over time? [25:53]
   • What are Thorne’s quality control measures? [27:46]
   • What are some of the biggest challenges Thorne faces? [30:33]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Check out Kathi Head’s articles on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily online magazine
• Thorne Leadership Reflects on 40 Years of Thorne
• The Evolution of the Thorne Brand
• Product Quality: Thorne's Defining Characteristic
• Presenting: Thorne HealthTech, a New Era for Data-Driven Wellness
• Quality Through Manufacturing the Thorne Way
• Certification by NSF International Explained and What Certification Means For You
• The Thorne 'No List'
• 'No List': Ingredients Never Found in a Thorne Product
• Thorne's 'No List': What Makes These Ingredients Unacceptable?
• What Happens When Our 'No List' and 'Yes List' Disagree
• Here's Why Your Favorite Thorne Products Are Sometimes Discontinued or Out of Stock

Products mentioned in this episode: Vitamin D, Pancreatic Enzymes, Beta Alanine-SR, Gut Health Test, Whey Protein Isolate, Quercetin Phytosome, Curcumin Phytosome, Boswellia Phytosome, Green Tea Phytosome, Grape Seed Extract, Berberine, CoQ10

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Podcast Rewind: All About Anxiety and Depression

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Frank Lipman explore the topic of anxiety. Learn about the different types of anxiety, how to manage the body’s stress response through meditation, diet, and supplements, and more.

Note: This episode originally aired in July 2022. In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Frank Lipman dive deep into the topic of anxiety. Learn about the different types of anxiety, how to manage the body’s stress response through meditation, diet, and supplements, and more. If you or someone you know needs help today, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK. The call is free and confidential, and crisis workers are there 24/7 to assist you. Listen to Part 2 of our conversation here.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. Anxiety: all-time high? [2:18]
2. Gut health and anxiety [2:54]
3. Metabolic issues and anxiety [3:26]
4. COVID and anxiety [3:51]
5. Types of anxiety [5:04]

• How anxiety manifests in the body [5:38]

Managing our stress response [6:56] Anxiety and our body’s survival process [8:23]

• Parasympathetic nervous system [9:42]
• Meditation and breathing practices [10:48]

Movement as a means for meditation [12:01]

• Other ways to meditate [12:39]

Headspace app [14:06]

• Practical meditation [14:44]
• Mantra meditation [15:48]

Nutrients, supplements, and anxiety [19:00]

• GABA and magnesium [19:11]
• Your gut, anxiety, and depression [19:43]
• L-theanine and green tea [21:00]

Acupuncture and anxiety [21:59] Questions from the community [23:52]

• Is anxiety genetic, caused from deficiencies, a response to an environment or all of the above? [24:00]
  • Epigenetics [25:06]
• Why are so many student athletes anxious? [26:39]
• Advice for those with panic attacks [28:25]
• Does low progesterone play a role in anxiety? [30:30]
  • CBD [32:28]
• How should I know if I need anti-anxiety of antidepressant medication? [34:24]
• Is the world going to be full of shut-ins post-COVID? [36:08]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Text “HELLO” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline / 988
• Gut Health: The Link to Anxiety and Depression?
• Mayo Clinic: Improve Your Well-being – Add Biophilic Design Elements to Your Living Space
• Research Extracts: How Men and Women Experienced Anxiety Differently During the Pandemic
• Research Extracts: Chocolate and Depression | Pollution and Brain Tumors | Sleep and Anxiety | Fish and Weight
• A Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Advice: Science-backed Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety During a Crisis
• Anxious or Depressed? Focus On These Micronutrient Blood Levels
• The Impact of Exercise on Mental Health
• Managing Stress When Trying to Conceive
• Stress and Your Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
• From the podcast archives: All About Anxiety and Depression Part 2; Gut Check: How Your Gut Influences Whole-Body Health

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