The Thorne Podcast

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September 21, 2022Mitochondria: ‘Little Furnaces’ for Fat Burning
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]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Can Your Body Keep Up with Its Energy Demands?
What’s Your Actual Age? Chronological vs. Biological Age
Natural Ways to Support Your Level of NAD+
Six Ways You Can Benefit From Supplementing with Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)
Intermittent Fasting: Five Tips for Success
Learn more about Dr. Holthouse and his team at Functional Medicine of Idaho
Products mentioned in the episode:
Biological Age Test
Products with Nicotinamide Riboside
Niacel
Advanced Nutrients
Vitamin B Complexes
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52min
September 07, 2022The Kryptonite of Low T: HIIT the Gym and the Diet
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]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Men
How Exercise Routines (Or Lack of One) Affect Your Testosterone Level
Metabolic Syndrome — What is it and What Causes it?
Stress and Weight Gain: What’s the Connection?
What’s the Connection: Understanding How Weight Affects Blood Fats
Carbohydrates: The Good, the Bad, and Why You Might Be Craving Them

Links to products mentioned in this episode: Curcumin, Zinc, Magnesium, NAC - N-Acetylcysteine, Berberine, B Complex, Chromium
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41min
August 24, 2022New Approaches to Kids’ Nutrition
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]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Tips to Help Kids Make Healthy Food Choices
Helping Kids Manage Screen Time: 5 Tips for Parents
How Probiotics Are Affecting Your Children
Snack (Or Sip) Your Way to A Healthy Gut
Why A Prenatal Supplement Is Important Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Dissolvable Discs — An Easy And Eco-Friendly Way to Optimize Your Health and Wellness*
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43min
August 10, 2022New Approaches to Kids’ Nutrition
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]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Tips to Help Kids Make Healthy Food Choices
Helping Kids Manage Screen Time: 5 Tips for Parents
How Probiotics Are Affecting Your Children
Snack (Or Sip) Your Way to A Healthy Gut
Why A Prenatal Supplement Is Important Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Dissolvable Discs — An Easy And Eco-Friendly Way to Optimize Your Health and Wellness*
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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.
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43min
July 27, 2022Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts
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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44min
July 13, 2022A Holistic Approach to Health with Elissa Goodman
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]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Elissa Goodman: Nutritionist Los Angeles
Assess Your Biological Age With Thorne’s Biological Age Test
Curcumin Phytosome — The Most Clinically Studied Curcumin on the Market
Healthy Aging, Redefined: Welcome to the New Era of Aging
How Does Thorne’s Biological Age Test Work?
How Plant-Based Foods Help to Fight Cancer
Seven Reasons to Know Your Vitamin D Level
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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32min
June 29, 2022Fuel for an active lifestyle after the NFL with Greg Olsen
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]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Q&A with World-Class Performance Coach Pete Bommarito
How Does NSF Protect Athletes?
The Surprising Blood Levels of Professional Football Players
How Does Thorne's Biological Age Test Work?
The Risks of Being Vitamin D Deficient as an Athlete
The Joint Bundle: Because You Can’t Compete Without Healthy Joints
Links to products mentioned in this episode: : NiaCel, Joint Support Bundle, Catalyte, Biological Age Test, Protein Powders
R4R: The Greg Olsen Foundation and The HEARTest Yard
Youth Inc. podcast
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40min
June 15, 2022Under pressure: The evolution of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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
* 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.
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52min
June 01, 2022The Two-Brain Business model of wellness and running a successful gym
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]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Read more on Chris Cooper’s methods at TwoBrainBusiness.com
Gym Owners United Facebook page
Become a Thorne Affiliate with the CrossFit Affiliate Partner Network
Quick guide to Thorne’s health tests
The Thorne Testing Philosophy: 5 Ways We’re Revolutionizing Wellness
Products mentioned in the episode: Catalyte, Amino Complex

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36min
May 18, 2022Using AI to Advance Scientific Wellness
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]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Presenting: Thorne HealthTech, a New Era for Data-Driven Wellness
CB2 Therapeutics and Thorne – Harnessing the Potential of the Endocannabinoid System
How Does Thorne's Biological Age Test Work?

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43min

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