Dr Stephen Phipps, ND, PhD, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer, join podcast host Dr Robert Rountree on the journey of a Thorne supplement, from idea and prototype to clinical study and customers’ homes.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
- Returning guest – Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer [0:55]
- Behind the science: How Thorne designs its supplements [3:18]
- Scientific solutions from natural ingredients [6:45]
- From idea to prototype to clinical study [9:33]
- Thorne’s partnerships in clinical trials [12:22]
- How long does Thorne take to formulate its products? [14:48]
- Sourcing sustainable ingredients with minimal ecological impact [15:53]
- The benefits of Thorne’ multiple rounds of testing on ingredients and products [19:57]
- Questions from the community
- What exactly is a vitamin, and how is it different from a mineral? [25:30]
- What are some Thorne products delivered in capsules and others as loose powders? [29:29]
- Why does Thorne reformulate products that are already on the market? [33:14]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with Stephen Phipps, ND, PHD, on LinkedIn
- The ‘Lifecycle’ of Thorne Products with Stephen Phipps, Chief Innovation Officer
- Better Products for a Better Future, with Stephen Phipps, Chief Innovation Officer
- What Inspires Us to Innovate, with Mario Roxas, Director of Research and Development
- 3 Things You Should Know About Sustainability at Thorne
- Product Quality: Thorne’s Defining Characteristic
- From the podcast archives, with Dr. Stephen Phipps:
- Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts
- New Approaches to Kids’ Nutrition
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Share:
Related Posts
Boost Your Longevity: Maintain Blood Pressure Effectively
Article written by Anita Hays, Phd, RN Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs Calroy Health Sciences Published 1 September 2024 People take supplements to improve or
How to Detox Naturally: Supporting Essential Organs Through Toxin Overload
Written by Dr Thomas Wnorowski August 02, 2024 Key Points: There are mixed thoughts on whether detox support is necessary. But it’s important to remember
6 Worst Foods for Gut Health (& What to Eat Instead)
Written by Dr Thomas Wnorowski July 05, 2024 Key Points: Unsurprisingly, the worst foods for gut health are usually the most heavily processed ones. As
How Does Sleep Help Your Immune System?
Written by Maggie Chandler May 15, 2024 In our 24/7, always-on-the-go modern world, productivity is often king, and longer workdays are treated like a
What is Aging in Place?
Written by Laura Lewis June 17, 2024 A Scientific Approach to Independence Through Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Independence has many meanings, and for lots of