Science Behind the Scenes with Dr Stephen Phipps

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:

1. Returning guest – Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer [0:55]
2. 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]
3. How long does Thorne take to formulate its products? [14:48]
4. Sourcing sustainable ingredients with minimal ecological impact [15:53]
5. The benefits of Thorne’ multiple rounds of testing on ingredients and products [19:57]
6. 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