The Thorne Podcast

The Thyroid Test: What to Expect and How It Works

What does the thyroid have to say about our health? Dr. Amanda Frick, Thorne’s Vice President of Medical Affairs, returns to the podcast to share her Thyroid Test results and helps host Dr. Robert Rountree understand what his own thyroid biomarkers mean.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. Why you should test thyroid health, why thyroid issues go undiagnosed, and the benefits of benefits of at-home thyroid tests [0:55]
2. How Thorne’s Thyroid Test works [4:45]
   • Unboxing the Thyroid Test: What’s included in the kit [4:55]
   • How to prepare for the test: Tips and tricks for the best results [5:46]
3. Robert Rountree’s Thyroid Test results [10:09]
4. Amanda Frick’s results [17:07]
5. How to interpret unexpected thyroid results [17:58]
6. What recommendations are included in Throne’s Thyroid Test results? [20:20]

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

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All About the Thyroid, the Body’s ‘Sentinel Gland’

Thyroid disease may be more common than you think. It’s estimated one in eight people have abnormal thyroid function. Dr. Joel Evans of The Center for Functional Medicine joins podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss thyroid imbalance and what nutrients can support a healthy thyroid. 

During this episode you’ll learn about: 

1. Dr. Joel Evans, founder and director of The Center for Functional Medicine [0:54] 

2. What is the thyroid – the “sentinel gland”? [1:37] 

3. Women’s hormones, estrogen, and the thyroid gland [6:09] 

4. What are thyroid symptoms? How common is abnormal thyroid function? [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 

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The Gamer’s Diet, with Dietitian Casey Thomas

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 

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Performance Cooking with Trifecta’s Chef Mario

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® 

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The Hallmarks of Aging, with Dr. Robert Rountree

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 
• From the podcast archives: Episode 27: Measures to Support Your Mitochondrial Health 

Products mentioned in this episode: Curcumin Phytosome, Berberine, CoQ10, Quercetin Phytosome, Green Tea Phytosome, Nicotinamide Riboside 

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Not About Looks: A Positive Outlook on Your Body

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® 

 
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What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean?

Visuals are helpful, but what do the melatonin and cortisol graphs from your Sleep Test results really mean? Vice President of Medical Affairs Amanda Frick joins Chief Medical Advisor Robert Rountree as they analyze and discuss their own results on this special episode.

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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 

 

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Tired but Wired: How to Re-Think Sleep

Dr. Mary Kay Ross, a brain health expert and Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, joins The Thorne Podcast to answer your questions about sleep – why we sleep, techniques for falling and staying asleep, the best supplements for sleep issues, and much more.

Rundown

During this episode you’ll learn:

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

Questions from the community [23:53]

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

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

 

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Love and Fencing: From Olympics to Medical School

Olympic fencing power couple Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt have learned a lot from balancing competitive fencing and medical school. Hear what they have to say on this episode of The Thorne Podcast: Performance Edition.

During this episode you’ll learn about: 

1. Olympic fencers Lee Kiefer and Gerek Meinhardt, who completed part of medical school while competing [00:00:31]
2. Kiefer’s early fencing background and how it led her to Thorne [1:10]
3. Meinhardt’s early fencing background and how it led him to Thorne [3:39]
4. What led Kiefer and Meinhardt to each pursue medical school [8:47]
5. The parallels between athletics and what Kiefer and Meinhardt have learned in school [14:05]
6. What they’ve learned about health and wellness to support their post-fencing careers [18:28]
7. Questions from the community [22:23] 

• How do I find out more about fencing and what skills do you need to fence? [22:29] 
• What’s your favorite city to compete in and what’s your favorite city to eat in? [26:11] 
• How challenging was pausing your medical studies to focus on your Olympic careers? [27:35] 
• What have your previous Olympics changed about how you’re preparing for Paris in 2024? [33:21] 

• What’s your ride-or-die supplement? [36:13] 

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 
 

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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 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

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