The Thorne Podcast

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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Rethinking Women’s Fertility Tests with OOVA

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

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How to Digest Your Gut Health Test Results

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.

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During this episode you’ll learn about:  

1. What Thorne’s Gut Health Test is and who may benefit from taking it [1:30] 

1. How Thorne’s shotgun metagenomics and AI technology stand out from other DNA tests [4:23] 

1. How Thorne’s revolutionary wipe technology eliminates the “yuck” factor [8:32] 

1. How Thorne’s Gut Health Test isn’t ideal for urgent health situations [13:54] 

1. Dr. Amanda Frick’s results [16:51] 

• Digestion score [21:03] 

• Inflammation score [21:42] 
• Dysbiosis score [24:21] 
• Intestinal permeability score [26:20] 
• Nervous system score [28:12] 
• General overview of Dr. Frick’s results [29:36] 

• Product recommendations for Dr. Frick: Prebiotic +, FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Undecylenic Acid, Metabolic Health [30:55] 
   

1. Dr. Robert Rountree’s results [33:56] 

• Digestion and inflammation scores [34:30] 
• Dysbiosis score [36:13] 
• Intestinal permeability score [37:51] 

• Nervous system score [38:53] 
• Product recommendations for Dr. Rountree: Prebiotic +, FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Metabolic Health, Basic B Complex [41:27] 

 
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:  

• A Gamechanger for Gut Health: Meet Thorne’s Gut Health Test 
• How Thorne’s Gut Health Test Analyzes Your Microbiome 

• 3 Ways Gut Health Affects Brain Health 
• 3 Reminders for Your Gut Health Test 
• 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: Gut Health Test with Microbiome Wipe, FloraMend Prime Probiotic®, Prebiotic +, Metabolic Health, Basic B Complex, Undecylenic Acid 
 

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New Horizons in Gut Health Technology

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

 

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Training with the Stars: How Actors Get in Shape

Coach and health entrepreneur Don Saladino shares the health, exercise, and nutrition insights he's gained from 20 years of experience training Hollywood's biggest stars, plus his advice for fellow coaches in the Performance Edition of the Thorne Podcast.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. Don Saladino, a fitness coach and health entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience training some of the biggest names in Hollywood [00:00:34]
2. Saladino’s early background as a caterer, later as a young trainer/ gym owner, and now working on his own digital program [1:10]
3. How Saladino met Hugh Jackman and began training other Hollywood stars [7:09]
4. Saladino’s advice on how trainers and coaches can gain client trust [10:17]
5. How Saladino handles Hollywood deadlines and his stance on lifelong changes [12:42]
6. Saladino’s approach to quality nutrition and changing it up throughout the seasons [14:48]
7. One of Saladino’s favorite client success stories about keeping everything in moderation [18:14]
8. Questions from the community [22:36]
   • What are some of the biggest shifts you’ve made in coaching as you’ve learned more over the last 20 years? [22:49]
   • What is your favorite physical transformation that you’ve been a part of? [28:23]
   • How do you start if you don’t have the equipment or are intimidated by the gym? [32:25]
   • What are your go-to supplements? [36:53]
   • What’s next in 2023 for Don Saladino? [37:58]

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

 

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