The Thorne Podcast

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:

1. Returning guest Dr. Joel Evans, OB/GYN [0:54]

• Can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) ease menopause symptoms? [5:49]

• How gut health influences hormonal health [11:52]

• Is HRT beneficial for managing menopause symptoms, like hot flashes? [16:16]

• What is premenopause and when can it start? [24:03]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Learn more about Dr. Joel Evans’s work at The Center for Functional Medicine and The Institute for Functional Medicine

Products mentioned in this episode: Menopause Test, Vitamin D Test, Advanced Bone Support, B Vitamins, Calcium, Vitamin D

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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:

1. What is NSF? An international not-for-profit organization that serves public health [0:54]

• What does NSF stand for? [5:11]

• NSF’s requirements for certification: Annual audits and testing [11:51]

• What’s the difference between NSF and FDA? [28:32]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Got questions? Connect with John Travis via email at [email protected]

Products related to this episode: NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements

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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 reduce human error in health care [7:36] 

• Can AI find new treatment plans for diseases? [10:07] 

3. How does AI work? What are LLMs? [12:45] 

• What are AI agents? [17:55] 

• Is AI accurate? What quality control checks are there for AI in health care? [23:05] 

4. How AI makes published medical research easier for the public to understand and access [25:02] 

5. Questions from the community 

• How much personal information does AI need to give useful results? [32:44] 

• Will AI health care replace real doctors and nurses? Is AI being taught in medical school? [36:47] 

• How does AI in health care change “getting a second opinion”? [44:20] 

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 

• Connect with Dr. Nathan Price on LinkedIn and follow @NathanPriceSci on X. 

• The Age of Scientific Wellness – How to Reshape the Future of Personalized Medicine with Data and Artificial Intelligence 

• The AI Revolution in Personalized Health Care, with Nathan Price, Chief Scientific Officer 

• How Can Technology Affect Your Health? The Pros and Cons of Living in a Connected World 

• Meet A Thorne Health Advisor 

• Presenting: Thorne HealthTech, a New Era for Data-Driven Wellness 

• Redefining Healthy Aging with Thorne 

• From the podcast archives: Using AI to Advance Scientific Wellness 

Products related to this episode: Biological Age Health Panel, Vitamin D Test, Thorne Advisor 

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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: 

1. Magnesium and its role in the body [1:17]

• Why magnesium deficiency is so common [3:26]

1. Symptoms of low magnesium [6:33]

• How often should I take a magnesium supplement? [19:24]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 

• Link to Guest’s social/websites (all items in bullet point format)

Products mentioned in this episode: Magnesium, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Calcium-Magnesium Malate, Magnesium CitraMate 

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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:

1. This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, on protecting eye health and vision [1:41]

• Oxidative stress effects on cataract formation [4:00]

• Marigolds and eggs yolks: More sources for lutein and zeaxanthin [9:24]

• How much of eye health is based on lifestyle vs. genetics? [21:39]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Check out Dr. Kathi Head’s articles on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily online magazine

• What is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Me?

• Macular Carotenoids in Eye and Brain Function

Ingredients mentioned in this episode: 

• Lutein and Vitamin A: Basic Nutrients 2/Day, Men’s Multi 50+, Women’s Multi 50+, MediClear-SGS™, MediClear Plus®

Products mentioned in this episode: Advanced DHA; Grape Seed Extract; Zinc Bisglycinate; Zinc Picolinate

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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: 

1. This week’s guest: Dr. Nathan Price, researcher, author, and Chief Science Officer at Thorne [1:09]

• The difference between a longer lifespan and a longer health span [4:54] 

• Two key factors associated with longevity: Cognitive function and parental longevity [12:19] 

• Prevention vs. treatment: Lifestyle approaches to good health and longevity [23:25] 

• Is living longer a good thing? [30:58] 

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: 

• Connect with Dr. Nathan Price on LinkedIn and follow @isbnathanprice on X. 

• National Academy of Medicine’s 2019 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars 

• Explore Ways to Redefine Healthy Aging With Thorne 

• The AI Revolution in Personalized Health Care, with Nathan Price, Chief Scientific Officer 

• The Age of Scientific Wellness – How to Reshape the Future of Personalized Medicine with Data and Artificial Intelligence 

• The Deep Dive: An Exploration of Blue Zones and Human Longevity 

• What You Should Know About Healthy Aging 

• How These Little Known Proteins Impact Healthy Aging 

• Mayo Clinic: 7 Tips for Slowing Down the Aging Process 

• Three Science-backed Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Dementia Risk 

• Exploring the Connection Between Alzheimer's Disease and Gut Microbiota 

• Can Your Gut Microbiome Predict Your Longevity? 

• The Connection Between Aging and a Reduced Level of NAD+ in the Body 

• Collagen Provides a Protein Boost for Muscle Growth and Joint Health 

From the podcast archives: Previous episodes with Dr. Price; aging with Dr. Lee Hood; 

• Exploring the Science of Healthy Aging 

• Exploring Bone and Muscle Loss and What to Do About It 

• Using AI to Advance Scientific Wellness 

• How to Solve an Age-Old Problem, with Dr. Lee Hood 

• It's Personalized – The Future of Data-Driven Health 

Products related to this episode: Biological Age Health Panel; Phosphatidyl Choline; Whey Protein Isolate – Vanilla or Chocolate; VeganPro Complex® – Chocolate 

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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:

1. 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 peace of mind [1:07]

• Crouser’s sleep and hydration strategies [22:34]

• Competing is so much of your job. How do you stay relaxed? [31:47]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• These Are the Ideal Supplements to Pack When Traveling

Products mentioned in this episode: Catalyte, EnteroMend, Vitamin C, Zinc

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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:

1. 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]

• What advice do you have for athletes who want to get to the next level? [15:38]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Fuel Like a Champion: Former NFL Dietitian Shares Supplement Strategies

Products mentioned in this episode: Memoractiv, Multi-Vitamin Elite, Vitamin D-5,000, Vitamin K, Curcumin Phytosome, Biotin, Super EPA, NiaCel 400 SynaQuell, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Melaton-3, Iron Bisglycinate, Zinc Bislgycinate 15 mg

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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:

1. All about Thorne’s Menopause Test [0:50]

• How the sample collection process works [2:10]

• Why women of all ages may benefit a menopause hormone test [7:52]

• What does Thorne’s Menopause Test measure? [12:12]

• How the timing of your menstrual cycle influences hormone levels [19:28]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Watch Dr. Amanda Frick and Margaret Gandolfo go over the Menopause Test results on YouTube.

• Thorne’s At-Home Health Test Demonstration Series with Dr. Amanda Frick

• How the Stress Test Works: Results and Insights

Products mentioned in this episode: Menopause Test, Fertility Test, Women’s Daily Probiotic, Biological Age Health Panel, Meta-Balance™, Women’s Multi 50+, Advanced Bone Support, Advanced DHA

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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]

• What Oova measures during the menstrual cycle [8:05]

• Do women’s menstrual cycles synchronize when living together? [19:30]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Learn about Oova at life or follow @oovalife on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

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