During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Dr. Mario Roxas, ND, Director of Scientific and Medical Affairs at Thorne [0:57] Travel’s effects on the body, from jet lag to immune challenges [2:10] Roxas’ top 3 supplements for travel [3:51] Common health challenges from travel [6:21] How to prepare for digestive upset [10:08] Tips for combating jet lag and staying rested while traveling [12:26] Questions from the community How do you choose which foods to try and which to avoid whil...
Jun 30, 2025•25 min•Ep. 125
During this episode you’ll learn about: “I wish I knew this sooner”: Drs. Amanda Frick and Jennifer Greer share hindsight health tips [1:29] Today’s topic: Gut health and the unique roles of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics [3:52] What is the microbiome? Is it the same as the gut microbiome? [5:36] How to support the gut microbiome with “biotics” [8:21] Prebiotics: Fiber, polyphenols, and bacteriophages [8:31] Probiotics: Live bacteria, yeast, and fungi from fermented foods [11:35] Postbi...
Jun 16, 2025•40 min•Ep. 119
Rundown During this episode you’ll learn about: Basic principles of skin health [2:30] Cigarettes’ impact on skin health [3:44] Sunbathing and skin [5:05] Vitamin D [6:18] Skin protectants [9:00] Sulforaphane [9:18] Skin supportive nutrients [12:30] Collagen Plus [14:00] Collagen and skin health [15:40] Collagen forms [17:30] Peptides [18:30] Collagen taste [19:30] Questions from the community [23:22] Why do we need lotions and creams? [23:30] What does sunscreen do for skin health? [28:00] What...
Jun 09, 2025•43 min•Ep. 120
During this episode you’ll learn about: All about Thorne’s Menopause Test [0:50] How the sample collection process works [2:10] Tips for generating a saliva sample [4:26] What is menopause? What is perimenopause? [5:46] Why women of all ages may benefit a menopause hormone test [7:52] 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]...
May 19, 2025•34 min•Ep. 123
During this episode you’ll learn about: Maura Donovan’s best practices for daily well-being [1:12] Today’s topic: Sports performance and women’s health [2:00] The impact of hormones on women’s nutritional needs [2:51] How women’s health needs change in different life stages, from first menstruation to menopause [4:57] Common nutrient deficiencies for female athletes [8:32] The menstrual cycle’s effects on workout success and athletic performance [10:22] How to adjust nutrient intake and workout ...
May 05, 2025•36 min•Ep. 122
During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Maura Donovan, Medical Education Specialist of Sports Nutrition at Thorne [0:57] Common types of athletic injuries and the recovery process [2:44] How diet impacts healing after injury [6:03] Post-injury mistakes to avoid [8:37] Best supplements to support injury healing and recovery [10:06] How sleep and stress management support recovery after injury [14:03] 4 practical steps for a smart recovery routine [16:45] Questions from the comm...
Apr 21, 2025•32 min•Ep. 121
During this episode you’ll learn about: Greer’s #selfcare tips for everyday well-being [1:12] Hydration: What it is, why it matters, and how much water you really need [3:15] Does drinking water help you lose weight? [6:36] Can you drink too much water? [8:16] What are electrolytes and how do electrolytes affect hydration? [9:18] Foods and drinks that promote hydration [13:04] Do caffeinated beverages hydrated or dehydrate? [14:59] Practical tips to develop a hydration routine [16:40] Lifestyle ...
Apr 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 118
During this episode you’ll learn about: Myth-busting trending health topics: Does vitamin K interfere with vitamin D absorption? [1:53] Today’s main topic: Clinical trials [5:22] How Thorne uses clinical research to formulate products [7:42] Limitations to clinical trials [10:07] What clinical trials mean for everyday consumers [12:58] Questions from the community Why don’t all supplements go through clinical trials? [15:32] What is the main focus of a clinical trial? Supplement safety? Ingredie...
Mar 18, 2025•28 min•Ep. 117
Overwhelmed by all the different supplement brands out there? Dr. Jennifer Greer, Thorne’s Director of Medical Education, joins podcast host Dr. Amanda Frick to talk about how to read a supplement label, red flags in the supplement industry, and how cost is a matter of quality. During this episode you’ll learn about: How to choose a supplement brand [2:15] Look at the label for third-party certifications [3:58] Read up on ingredients and nutrient forms [7:21] What does it mean when an ingredient...
Mar 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 116
Note: This episode originally aired in September 2024. Are your dietary supplements third-party certified? John Travis, technical manager and spokesperson at NSF, an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to improving global health, joins the podcast to explain the different NSF certifications and why third-party testing matters for supplement safety. During this episode you’ll learn about: What is NSF? An international not-for-profit organization that serves public health [0:54] Wh...
Feb 24, 2025•39 min•Ep. 115
It’s not just for men: The sex hormone testosterone plays a role in both men’s and women’s health by supporting metabolism, libido, and bone density. Dr. Jennifer Greer, ND, returns to the podcast to discuss the best ways to balance healthy testosterone levels at every age. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s returning guest, Dr. Jennifer Greer, Thorne’s Director of Medical Education [1:01] What is testosterone? How is testosterone different in men and women? [4:24] How age affec...
Feb 10, 2025•39 min•Ep. 114
Note: This episode originally aired in November 2021. Find out what Dr. Lipman and Dr. Rountree have to say about the rise of blood pressure in U.S. adults, 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]...
Jan 27, 2025•36 min•Ep. 113
At-home DNA tests are everywhere, but what can your DNA tell you about your risk for developing serious diseases like cancer? Returning guest Dr. Joel Evans from Genetype and The Center for Functional Medicine explains how a polygenic risk score may help optimize your future. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Dr. Joel Evans, OB-GYN and functional medicine doctor [0:55] How to use polygenic risk scores, a powerful disease prediction tool [2:45] What are SNPs (single nucle...
Jan 13, 2025•37 min•Ep. 112
Is it possible to make a New Year’s resolution that lasts? Yes! Dr. Jennifer Greer, Thorne’s Director of Medical Education, joins Dr. Robert Rountree to share tips that will help you set realistic goals and achieve your New Year’s resolutions without losing motivation along the way. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Dr. Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd, Thorne’s Director of Medical Education [1:00] How to build a successful New Year’s resolution [2:57] Small steps vs. big changes...
Jan 01, 2025•37 min•Ep. 111
Everyone is talking about GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Amanda Frick explain how glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs work, their history of use for insulin resistance, what the common side effects are, and how to support patients who take GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. During this episode you’ll learn about: What is GLP-1? [2:52] How do GLP-1 weight-loss drugs work? [3:24] Why are weight-loss drugs controversial? [5:42] How long do you have to stay on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs? [9:0...
Dec 06, 2024•26 min•Ep. 110
Are you getting enough vitamin D? How much is too much? Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree took Thorne’s at-home Vitamin D Test to answer these questions and more. Listen here and visit Thorne’s YouTube channel to allow along as they analyze their results. During this episode you’ll learn about: Why you need to test vitamin D levels [0:58] Benefits of at-home health testing [5:48] How to take Thorne’s Vitamin D Test: Blood spot collection tips [10:26] Robert Rountree’s Vitamin D Test resul...
Nov 27, 2024•26 min•Ep. 105
Adaptogens, like ginseng root, are botanicals that help the body “adapt” to stress, promote physical endurance, and fortify mental clarity. But are there side effects of adaptogens? Host Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Amanda Frick explore the short-term and long-term benefits of supplements with ginseng and other common adaptogens. During this episode you’ll learn about: The history of adaptogens, from traditional medicine to modern uses [1:49] Ginseng: One of the best adaptogens that promotes ener...
Nov 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 109
Pesticides, plastics, pollution, and even certain foods can interfere with the body’s hormones. These agents are called endocrine disruptors, and they can affect fertility, growth and development, and thyroid function. Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree explore lifestyle tips to ease the impact of environmental endocrine disruptors. During this episode you’ll learn about: What are endocrine disruptors? How do they interfere with hormones? [1:15] Examples of endocrine disruptors: Plastics, ...
Oct 30, 2024•34 min•Ep. 108
Note: This episode originally aired in May 2022. Achieving healthy, glowing skin starts by supporting a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree cover the nutrients, lifestyle habits, and other ways to support radiant skin. During this episode you’ll learn about: Basic principles of skin health [2:30] Cigarettes impact on skin health [3:44] Sunbathing and skin [5:05] Vitamin D [6:18] Skin protectants [9:00] Sulforaphane [9:18] Skin supportive nutrients [12:30]...
Oct 16, 2024•43 min•Ep. 107
All women face menopause, but not all women have the same menopause symptoms. Dr. Joel Evans, OB-GYN, returns to the podcast to talk about hormone changes women face before, during, and after menopause and what self-care lifestyle interventions women can practice to address their symptoms. During this episode you’ll learn about: Returning guest Dr. Joel Evans, OB/GYN [0:54] What is menopause? When does menopause start? [2:35] Can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) ease menopause symptoms? [5:49] ...
Oct 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 106
Are your dietary supplements third-party certified? John Travis, technical manager and spokesperson at NSF, an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to improving global health, joins the podcast to explain the different NSF certifications and why third-party testing matters for supplement safety. During this episode you’ll learn about: What is NSF? An international not-for-profit organization that serves public health [0:54] What does NSF stand for? [5:11] The dietary supplement in...
Sep 18, 2024•39 min•Ep. 104
Dr. Nathan Price, Thorne’s Chief Science Officer, returns to The Thorne Podcast to talk about advances in artificial intelligence in health care, and how doctors might use AI to spend more time with patients and help patients better understand medical research. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. This week’s guest: Dr. Nathan Price, Chief Scientific Officer at Thorne [0:54] 2. AI, or artificial intelligence, in health care [2:20] How AI helps doctors spend more patients [4:29] How AI can ...
Sep 04, 2024•49 min•Ep. 103
Magnesium deficiency is one of the most common dietary conditions worldwide. Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree explore why you may be deficient in this essential mineral. Listen now to find out the best food sources of magnesium and which form of magnesium is best. During this episode you’ll learn about: Magnesium and its role in the body [1:17] Why magnesium deficiency is so common [3:26] Food sources of magnesium [5:33] Symptoms of low magnesium [6:33] How to test for magnesium levels [...
Aug 21, 2024•32 min•Ep. 99
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: This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, on protecting eye health and vision [1:41] Oxidative stress effects on cataract formation [4:00] Red, orange, yellow, green: Colorful vegetables with eye-healthy antioxid...
Aug 07, 2024•36 min•Ep. 95
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: This week’s guest: Dr. Nathan Price, researcher, author, and Chief Science Officer at Thorne [1:09] What are centenarians and supercentenarians? How long can we extend the ...
Jul 24, 2024•42 min•Ep. 102
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: 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 pea...
Jul 10, 2024•42 min•Ep. 98
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: 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 preve...
Jun 26, 2024•25 min•Ep. 97
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: All about Thorne’s Menopause Test [0:50] How the sample collection process works [2:10] Tips for generating a saliva sample [4:26] What is menopause? What is pe...
Jun 12, 2024•35 min•Ep. 101
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 kno...
May 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 96
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...
May 15, 2024•40 min•Ep. 100
