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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 Jul 28, 2021

All About Anxiety and Depression Pt. 1

Wednesday Jul 28, 2021

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Rountree and Dr. 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.

Note: 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.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

Anxiety: all-time high? [2:18]
Gut health and anxiety [2:54]
Metabolic issues and anxiety [3:26]
COVID and anxiety [3:51]
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:

Gut Health: The Link to Anxiety and Depression?
A Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Advice Part 2: Science-backed Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety During a Crisis
Managing Stress When Trying to Conceive
Stress and Your Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / 800-273-8255
Text “HELLO” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

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Wednesday Jul 14, 2021

An Unhappy Gut: Understanding Gut Inflammation

Wednesday Jul 14, 2021

An unhealthy gut lining allows bacteria, toxins, and partially digested food to make its way out of your gut and into your body to wreak havoc. This can lead to imbalanced levels of inflammation in the gut, a disruption of normal microbiome balance, and can contribute to food sensitivities. In this episode of the Thorne podcast, we breakdown what causes an unhappy gut and what you can do about it.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

Fasting and your gut [1:18]
Gut and inflammation [1:53]
- The microbiome [2:07]
- Intestinal permeability [2:54]
- Microbiome basics [3:30]
IBS [4:08]
Gut bacteria [5:15]
- Bacteria diversity [7:15]
- Probiotics [8:15]
- Prebiotics [9:18]
Foods that help maintain a healthy inflammatory response [11:22]
NF-Kappa B protein [13:09]
Diet and your body’s inflammatory response [13:48]
Trauma and toxins [16:25]
Questions from the community [18:46]
- Which bacteria contribute to gut inflammation [18:46]
- What is an example of an anti-inflammatory diet? [20:15]
  - Pro-inflammatory foods [21:38]
- Prebiotics or probiotics for gut health? [25:00]
- How can I support my gut [27:10]
- SIBO Testing [27:21]

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Wednesday Jul 07, 2021

NBA’s Josh Hart Talks Basketball, eSports, And Healthy Habits

Wednesday Jul 07, 2021

In a special performance edition of the Thorne Podcast, we’re joined by professional basketball player Josh Hart. Josh joins Joel Totoro, Director of Sports Science to discuss life in the NBA, his passion for eSports, and what basketball and gaming have in common.

Rundown

During this episode you’ll learn about:

Josh Hart of the New Orleans Pelicans [:30]
A look into Josh Hart’s offseason [1:01]
Josh Hart on his training and nutrition [1:41]
- Overcoming bad habits and a sweet tooth [2:10]
- Taking nutrition more seriously [2:29]
- Partnering with Thorne [2:48]
Josh Hart and eSports [3:02]
- Love of competition [3:16]
Engaging in better sleeping habits [4:52]
Applying advantages to both sports and eSports [7:11]
- Esports and basketball [8:11]
Teamwork lessons and applying them to both on the court and gaming [8:44]
Josh’s relationship with his fans [10:30]
- Connecting on a more personal level [11:16]
Questions from the community [13:24]
- What are your game day rituals [13:30]
- How did Covid-19, the NBA Bubble, and the shortened season impact performance for you and the league? [14:11]
- Will people begin to put more emphasis on nutrition and recovery? [15:23]
  - Investing in more recovery programs [15:53]
- What kind of protein do you take and do you have any other supplement recommendations? [16:11]
  - Thorne Whey Protein Isolate and RecoveryPro [16:18]
  - Magnesium [17:42]
- What are you favorite guilty pleasure foods on the road? [18:48]
- What are your favorite meals from your personal chef? [21:04]
  - Eating healthy [22:21]
- What was it like playing in an empty stadium without fan support? [22:56]
- How do you stay focused on the court? [24:01]
- Who have been the biggest mentors and supporters throughout your career? [25:19]
- How is physical therapy going and recovery going? [26:08]
- Other favorite activities besides basketball and gaming [27:14]
- Who is your biggest NBA competition in the eSports world? [27:42]

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Wednesday Jun 30, 2021

Hemp Oil: What It Is & What it Isn’t

Wednesday Jun 30, 2021

Are hemp oil and THC the same thing? Who should take hemp oil? How to choose a hemp oil supplement? In this special episode of the Thorne podcast, the doctors are joined by Dr. Jacqueline Jacques, CMO of CBD Therapeutics, as she answers the most frequently asked questions about hemp oil.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

Jaqueline Jacques, CMO of CB2 Theraputics [2:08]
- Jacques background [2:32]
CB2 Theraputics [3:24]
- Endocannabinoid System [3:30]
Differentiating CBD, Hemp, THC, and other products? [4:01]
- Cannabis [4:30]
- Cannabis vs Hemp [4:50]
- THC [5:15]
Are there individual responses to CBD and CBD products? [6:07]
- Route of administration [7:55]
How to choose CBD/Hemp oil supplement [9:44]
- State regulations [10:20]
- Hemp oil [11:15]
- Choosing from a reputable brand [12:25]
Organic Hemp [13:34]
- Hemp and Bioremediation [14:29]
Smoking vs. oral consumption [15:27]
Laboratory testing [17:20]
- Hemp extraction [17:41]
Who should take hemp oil? [18:18]
The Endocannabinoid system [18:49]
Optimizing your body’s Endocannabinoid system [21:25]
- Diet [22:12]
- Supplementing [22:46]
Can you measure how well your Endocannabinoid system is working? [22:36]
Questions from the community [26:19]
- THC vs. CBD [26:21]
- Any benefit from other cannabinoids such as CBN? [29:52]
  - Delta 8 THC [32:48]
- Is CBD addictive and can hemp cause you to fail a drug test? [34:30]
  - Toxicity [36:15]
  - Cannabis dependence [37:05]
  - Hemp oil and drug testing [38:15]

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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021

Why NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Are Important for All Athletes

Wednesday Jun 16, 2021

In this special performance edition of the Thorne podcast, Brian Jordan, technical manager for the NSF Certified for Sport® program, explains the importance of NSF Certified for Sport products and why they are not just for the pros – they are for everyone.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

Brian Jordan background in sports science [1:10]
- MLB [2:54]
- Mitchel Report [3:10]
- Dietary supplements in the MLB [4:02]
Supplements and athlete safety [4:49]
- NSF Certified for Sport® program [5:31]
- Evolution of nutritional supplement regulations [6:21]
Positive tests from contamination [7:45]
Russian doping scandal and keeping athletes safe [9:52]
- Athlete education [11:10]
NSF Certified for Sport® certification [11:58]
- Certification process [12:20]
- Prohibited substance list [12:59]
NSF science and testing department [13:56]
Testing for heavy metals and other toxins [16:43]
NSF Certified for Sport® for non-athletes [18:35]
- Certification is good for everyone [18:55]
The future of NSF Certified for Sport® and sport supplementation [19:52]
- Impact of the pandemic [20:00]
- Supplement education [20{40]
Questions from the community [22:50]
- What does NSF stand for [22:54]
  - NSF International [23:45]
- Fitness tips or advice [23:59]
  - Start with diet [24:23]
- How does NSF compare to other third-party certifications/labels [25:57]
  - One of the most comprehensive certification programs [26:00]
- If something is certified, is it safe? [27:35]
- What is the strangest thing you’ve found in a product? [29:21]
- How to be sure NSF doesn’t miss anything [30:06]
- NSF and FDA [31:23]
- How important is NSF certification? [33:05]
Learning more about NSF certification [34:41]

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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.

Wednesday Jun 02, 2021

Lifestyle Factors that Lead to High Blood Pressure

Wednesday Jun 02, 2021

Could our modern lifestyles – including the Western diet, too much stress, and too little sleep – be the big reason for rising blood pressure? Find out what Dr. Lipman and Dr. Rountree have to say about what affects blood pressure, hypertension symptoms, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle for your heart.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

High blood pressure as a lifestyle issue [1:54]
- Modern society and high blood pressure [2:20]
- Influence of western diet [3:05]
Lifestyle factors for high blood pressure [4:08]
Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome [5:00]
Salt sensitivity [5:47]
Diet and high blood pressure [6:47]
Stress and high blood pressure [7:29]
- Lack of sleep and exercise [8:00]
What to do about high blood pressure [8:36]
- Addressing lifestyle issues [8:48]
Consequences of high blood pressure [10:48]
- Symptoms [11:20]
Measuring blood pressure [12:20]
Supplements [13:30]
- Fish oil [14:48]
- Methyl-Guard [15:08]
- Olive oil and olive leaf [18:08]
Questions for the community [20:00]
- How does blood pressure work? [20:20]
  - Understanding systolic and diastolic numbers [20:30]
  - Hypertension [22:27]
- What to look for if you have high blood pressure [22:48]
- How can I lower blood pressure immediately? [22:43]
- Why is blood pressure called hypertension? [25:12]
- Does blood pressure vary by age? [26:02]
  - Blood pressure going up with age [26:26]
- What is the best kind of yoga for dealing with blood pressure? [27:06]
- Why does anxiety increase blood pressure? [29:11]
  - Stress chemicals [29:20]
- How to maintain healthy blood pressure [31:00]
- Understanding low blood pressure [32:15]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

Nutrition For Healthy Blood Vessel Elasticity

The Benefits of Healthy Blood Vessels

What’s the Connection: Understanding How Weight Affects Blood Fats

Heart Disease Increasing in Young Women

Metabolic Syndrome Guide

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Wednesday May 19, 2021

Cardiovascular Care: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Wednesday May 19, 2021

From understanding cholesterol levels to heart-healthy diets, Dr. Frank Lipmann and Dr. Robert Rountree share their strategies and lifestyle advice for caring for your heart.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

Rethinking wellness [1:31]
Cardiovascular health [3:15]
- Measuring cholesterol: LDL and HDL [4:00]
- Lipid Panels [4:45]
Good and bad cholesterol [6:30]
Early study of heart disease [7:20]
- Oxidized fat [7:40]
Statins [8:15]
Advanced lipid panel testing [8:57]
Lumbrokinase and other enzymes [12:25]
Carotid Intima Media Thickness CIMT [13:51]
Understanding LDL and HDL [16:06]
Cholesterol and diet [17:12]
- Sugars and carbs [18:20]
Questions from the community [20:41]
- What are the first warning signs of clogged arteries [20:50]
- What causes high cholesterol? [22:58]
  - Cholesterol and your liver [23:00]
- What exercise help support the heart? [24:34]
- Why do healthy people – like marathon runners – have heart problems? [26:20]
- What should I never eat to keep my heart healthy? [27:08]
  - Cigarette smoking [27:26]
  - Sugar and trans fats [27:45]
- What’s the best diet for preventing heart disease? [28:36]
- Difference between cholesterol and insulin levels [30:04]

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Wednesday May 05, 2021

The Inspiring Story of Team USA Weightlifter Abby Raymond | PE Edition

Wednesday May 05, 2021

Disciplined, dedicated, and an all-out inspiration. These are all traits that define Team USA Weightlifter Abby Raymond. Listen in to this special performance edition of the Thorne Podcast as Abby shares her story on the importance of supplement safety and testing for athletes, and how she’s training for the 2024 Paris Games.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

Abby Ramond Team USA weightlifter [:30]
- Journey into weightlifting [1:15]
Positive Testing [2:04]
- Turning the experience into a learning opportunity [3:30]
Working along USADA [4:02]
- Promoting clean sports and telling her story [4:30]
Finding Thorne [4:49]
- Testing methods and ensuring supplement safety [5:25]
Testing positive for banned substances and athlete eligibility [6:07]
- Failed doesn’t always equal cheating, could mean contamination [6:33]
Accidental dangers of exposures [8:27]
NSF Certified for Sport [9:46]
- Trusting Thorne supplements [10:40]
Favorite weightlifting moments [11:15]
Paris 2024 Games [12:00]
- Focusing on the process [12:15]
Training routines [13:11]
Recovery and nutrition [13:58]
- Using Thorne products for recovery [14:43]
Being a role model for young athletes [15:21]
On life outside the weight room [17:29]
Questions from the community [19:39]
- How has Covid-19 impacted the sport? [19:43]
- What supplement stack do you use for weightlifting? [21:18]
- What does your training routine look like? [21:50]
- How do you change the perceptions of Olympic Weightlifting from being a male sport? [22:54]
- What advice do you have for a young girl looking to get into weightlifting? [24:47]
- Who are the women athletes that have inspired you?
True Sport Anti-Doping [26:20]

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Wednesday Apr 21, 2021

Breaking Down Your Body’s Inflammatory Response

Wednesday Apr 21, 2021

Your body’s inflammatory response is a healthy and necessary way for the body to protect itself. However, when that response stays on and inflammation persists, problems arise. Learn all about chronic vs. acute inflammatory responses in this episode of the Thorne Podcast.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

Younger generations and wellness [2:00]
Fine-tuning wellness [2:48]
Mainstream wellness [3:00]
Inflammation [5:50]
- Leaky gut [6:36]
- Chronic inflammation vs acute inflammation [7:00]
- History of our understanding of inflammation [7:15]
Acute inflammation [7:52]
Chronic inflammation [8:50]
Leaky gut and inflammation [10:20]
- Microbiome [10:45]
NSAID [11:30]
Gut health and the body’s inflammatory response [14:00]
Antibiotics [16:13]
Stopping symptoms but not understanding why [17:20]
Inflammation is the body trying to tell you something [17:50]
Questions from the community [20:50]
- Is inflammation ever a good thing [21:12]
  - Defending your body [21:36]
  - Problems [21:36]
- How is someone that’s young have arthritis [23:21]
  - Microbiome [24:24]
- Why are some foods inflammatory [27:15]
- Are there places in the body that have no inflammatory response? [29:35]
- Supporting a healthy inflammatory response [30:37]
  - Diet [31:07]
  - Food Inflammatory Test [31:56]
  - Supplements [32:30]

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Wednesday Apr 14, 2021

The Secrets to Effective Weight Management

Wednesday Apr 14, 2021

There’s no magic pill or quick-fix diet for weight loss. Rather, maintaining healthy weight comes from a series of healthy lifestyle changes one makes that create meaningful and lasting change. In this episode of the Thorne Podcast, our doctors explain the science effective of weight management, including underlying causes, weight management strategies, supplements, and common weight loss myths.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

Weight management introduction [2:00]
- Unhealthy diets [2:35]
- Hormonal response to foods [2:44]
Lifestyle diets [3:14]
- Paleo [3:19]
- Low-carb [3:40]
Weight and lifestyle factors [4:00]
- Cortisol and weight [4:15]
Creating a lifestyle around healthy weight [5:00]
Intermittent Fasting [6:27]
- How many hours to fast [6:59]
- Calorie restriction and stress [8:00]
Hormesis or hormetic stress [8:35]
- Stimulating metabolism [10:30]
Microbiome and weight [12:05]
- Can altered microbiome cause weight gain? [13:28]
- Ingredients that alter our microbes [13:36]
Weight management and supplements [14:00]
- Berberine [14:27]
- Green tea [15:05]
Weight gain is your body telling you something is not working [15:20]
- Diet, stress, and other causes [15:30]
Mainstream weight loss: too much focus on calories in / calories out [16:20]
Detoxification [16:45]
- Supporting the body’s detox system [18:34]
- Supplements and detoxification [18:43]
Questions from the community [20:48]
- Why do contestants on The Biggest Loser regain their weight after the competition? [20:51]
  - Not dealing with underlying issues [21:02]
  - Not making meaningful changes [21:26]
- How can I support healthy metabolism? [23:29]
  - Methods for supporting your body’s fat burning mode [23:35]
  - Caffeine and metabolism supporting supplements [24:29]
- Are all overweight people diabetic? [25:25]
- Weight stigma and healthcare providers [27:08]
- Weight and thyroid [28:18]
- Are popular diets safe? Many look like eating disorders? [30:02]
  - Prescreening [30:55]
- How can I improve my health regardless of weight? [32:03]
  - Lifestyle changes [32:07]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

Looking for a Summer Weight Management Program?

Five Strategies for Healthy Weight Management

Can a Probiotic Help You with Weight Management?

Manage Your Weight with Mindful Eating

Stress and Weight Gain: What’s the Connection?

Thorne Weight Management Program Guide

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