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
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