The Thorne Podcast

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With so much happening in the world of health and wellness, how can you separate fact from fiction? Listen to Thorne’s medical experts as they bring you the latest insights, access to exclusive interviews, and much more as the Thorne Podcast navigates the complex world of health and wellness. Here you’ll discover the newest research on diet, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle approaches to unlocking your best self.

Episodes

Wednesday Sep 21, 2022

Mitochondria: ‘Little Furnaces’ for Fat Burning

Wednesday Sep 21, 2022

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]

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Wednesday Sep 07, 2022

The Kryptonite of Low T: HIIT the Gym and the Diet

Wednesday Sep 07, 2022

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]

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Links to products mentioned in this episode: Curcumin, Zinc, Magnesium, NAC - N-Acetylcysteine, Berberine, B Complex, Chromium

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Wednesday Aug 24, 2022

New Approaches to Kids’ Nutrition

Wednesday Aug 24, 2022

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]

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Wednesday Jul 27, 2022

Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts

Wednesday Jul 27, 2022

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

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Wednesday Jul 13, 2022

A Holistic Approach to Health with Elissa Goodman

Wednesday Jul 13, 2022

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]

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Links to products mentioned in this episode: Biological Age Test, Curcumin Phytosome, Super EPA Pro, Vitamin D + K2 Liquid, Sleep Test

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Wednesday Jun 29, 2022

Fuel for an active lifestyle after the NFL with Greg Olsen

Wednesday Jun 29, 2022

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]

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Wednesday Jun 15, 2022

Under pressure: The evolution of hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022

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

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Tuesday May 31, 2022

The Two-Brain Business model of wellness and running a successful gym

Tuesday May 31, 2022

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]

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Wednesday May 18, 2022

Using AI to Advance Scientific Wellness

Wednesday May 18, 2022

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, HealthTech’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]

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Wednesday May 04, 2022

Exploring the science of healthy aging

Wednesday May 04, 2022

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 HealthTech’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]
Biological age testing [17:34]
Chronological age and biological age [21:51]

Questions from the community

- Thorne and Onegevity merging [25:15]
- 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]

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* 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.