The Thorne Podcast

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 tak...

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, fr...

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...

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...

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...

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 org...

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 art...

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...

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...

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 Sci...

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 bo...

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 [0:5...

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 coll...

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] W...

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 adaptog...

In this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Team Liquid’s Steve Arhancet and Caleb Anderson explore how the esports gaming franchise evolved into an international organization, and why Team Liquid trusts Thorne to support its athletes’ physical fitness and mental endurance online and off. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guests: Team Liquid’s Steve Arhancet, Co-CEO, and C...

Join us as we celebrate Thorne’s 40th anniversary! Dr. Kathi Head, Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne, and host Dr. Robert Rountree discuss Thorne’s evolution and the key innovations and partnerships that made Thorne the most-trusted name in scientific wellness. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, ND, Thorne’s Executive Direct...

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Frank Lipman explore 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: This episode originally aired in July 2022. In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Frank Lipman dive deep into the topic o...

Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Amanda Frick took Thorne’s at-home Weight Management Test, and the results are in! Listen here or watch on YouTube to follow along as they explain how the test works, what it measures, and how to interpret their personal test results for better health. Watch Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results. During this episode you’ll learn about: Thorne’s Weig...

Note: This episode originally aired in June 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, Drs. Frank Lipman and Robert Rountree explain the science effective of weight management, including underlying causes...

Note: This episode originally aired in January 2023.   Tune in this week as special guest, Dr. Leroy Hood, an accomplished scientist best known for his integral work on the Human Genome Project, discusses data-driven analysis of chronic diseases and how our genomes may be able to provide individualized health recommendations in the future. During this episode you’ll learn about:   1. Dr. Leroy “Le...

Mushrooms – they’re not just a pizza topping! From shiitake and reishi to turkey tail and cordyceps, fungi have a variety of benefits. Jeff Chilton of Nammex talks about the nutrient profile of his favorite mushrooms and how to choose the best mushroom supplements. During this episode you’ll learn about: Jeff Chilton, founder of Nammex mushroom extracts [1:36] Mushrooms as food vs. mushrooms as me...

Note: This episode originally aired in October 2022.   Dr. Chris Mason, professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, as he tells the story of his collaboration with NASA on the famous Twins Study and its implications for the future of human health, genetics, and interplanetary travel.   During this episode you’ll learn about:   1. Dr. Chris Mason, professor of Physiology and Biophysics at Weill Cornell Me...

What unique health needs do video game players have? We talk to Team Liquid’s Tanner Curtis, aka 7Teen, and Brian Canavan, aka BSJ, who share tips for coaching the esports athlete and explain how they're challenging stereotypes of health and wellness in the gaming world. During this episode you’ll learn about: Tanner “7Teen” Curtis and Brian “BSJ” Canavan, from Team Liquid [1:12] Tanner Curtis’ jo...

Can subscription meal delivery services change how we think about health care? Greg Connolly, CEO and founder of Trifecta, joins the podcast to discuss how to rethink the food supply chain, tips for helping kids choose better foods, and why prescription food may be the future of medicine.  During this episode you’ll learn about:  Greg Connolly, founder and CEO of Trifecta, a health-focused meal de...