Thorne Celebrates 40 Years of Good Health
Maggie Chandler April 12, 2024 As it’s often said at Thorne, healthy ageing is a gift. It’s about embracing the way you feel, your experiences, and how you have evolved. Now they are taking their own advice as Thorne celebrates a momentous occasion – 40 years in the business of good health. In preparation for […]
How Your Social Network Impacts Your Mental Health
Austin Ruff April 17, 2024 Humans are inherently social creatures. It’s in our nature to connect and want to be connected to the people around us, creating a social network of family, friends, colleagues, and casual acquaintances. From these social networks, we build a larger sense of community that plays a pivotal role in shaping […]
Why am I Tired – 7 Common Causes of Fatigue
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Do you feel tired all the time? Do you drift through most days in a sluggish state – even if you had a full night’s sleep? Unfortunately, because […]
Avoiding the Afternoon Energy Slump
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? It tends to happen every day around the same time. It begins with a simple yawn, then your eyelids get heavy, and before you know it, you’re staring […]
Anatomy of a Multi-Vitamin: Micronutrients, Minerals and More
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? In an ideal world, we would all eat a perfectly nutritious diet, consuming all the nutrients we need from our food. Yet in reality we live in a […]
Why Am I Craving Sweets?
Laura Kunces March 5, 2023 Do you crave a sweet treat after every meal? Or at the same time every day? Are you asking yourself questions like, “Why am I craving sweets?” Or perhaps more to the point, “Why am I craving sweets over savoury foods?”. Sugar cravings are common, but what does it mean […]
What is Methylation and Why Should You Care About It?
Alan Miller September 25, 2021 What is methylation? Methylation is a simple biochemical process – it is the transfer of four atoms – one carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms (CH3) from one substance to another. The addition of methyl groups can affect how some molecules act in the body. When optimal methylation occurs, it has a […]
What is Creatine?
Joel Totoro March 28, 2023 What is creatine? Because athletes and bodybuilders are constantly looking for an edge to help their performance, it’s no surprise they often turn to one of the most-studied nutritional supplements for enhancing athletic performance: creatine. But what is creatine, what can it do for your health, and how does creatine […]
A Quick Guide to Choosing the Perfect Protein Powder
Joel Totoro May 20, 2022 Go into any gym and you will hear the rattling of a shaker bottle mixing someone’s protein shake. Protein powders are extremely popular now – and not just for athletes looking to gain a competitive edge. Vegetarians are using them to supplement their diet. Others are looking for a quick […]
Why You Should Reconsider that Morning Cup of Coffee
Jacob Terranova March 27, 2022 Is the first thing you think of when you roll out of bed in the morning a big cup of joe? Are you not yourself until that first sip perks you up? Coffee has always been a great way to start the day, and millions of Americans rely on their […]
What You Need to Know About Acquired Immunity
Dr Brent Bauer December 1, 2023 The immune system has two parts. The immunity you’re born with is called natural or innate immunity that’s encoded into your genes.1,2 The second part of the immune system is called acquired or adaptive immunity. The acquired immune system continues to develop as you go through life and are […]
Peer-Reviewed Estrogen Therapy Research in Menopause
Jaclyn Smeaton, ND November, 2023 Login to view this content. [McMinnville, OR] – Precision Analytical, creators of the DUTCH Test and a leading specialty hormone testing lab, announces the publication of their latest study this month in the journal of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), Menopause. Original Study: Comparative estrogen exposure from compounded transdermal […]
4 Reasons to Love Quercetin
Kathi Head, ND November 28, 2023 Thorne has always been on the cutting edge of new flavonoid product introductions – including quercetin. Quercetin – the what, where and how What. Although it’s likely you’ve heard of quercetin supplements, you might not be familiar with what quercetin is and does. First some biochemistry – okay, just […]
Turning Back the Clock on Ageing- Senescent Cells and Old Age
Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic March 31, 2021 There is no question that people are living longer. Between 2000 and 2015, the average global life span around the world increased by five years; although during that same time, the average “health span” only increased by 4.6 years. This means people are living longer but they […]
Vitamin K1 vs. K2: Expert’s Guide on This Essential Nutrient
A common question many people ask is “What is vitamin K?” and what’s the difference between vitamin K1 vs. K2? Since its discovery in 1929, vitamin K has been known for its necessity in blood clotting. In fact, it was named vitamin K for that very reason. The new vitamin received the designation “K” because […]
