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 […]

Everything You Should Know About Fibre

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? Fibre has been recognized for centuries as a healthy dietary ingredient. Ever since I was a kid, I can remember my mother telling me to eat fibre. But […]

High-Intensity Workouts and Reducing Risk of Injury

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? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is popular for a reason: It provides numerous health benefits during workouts that are shorter than typical exercise routines. And it’s been shown to […]

Feed Your Head: Nutrients That Support Your Brain Structure

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? The phrase, “feed your head,” might be familiar to you if you’re old enough to remember Jefferson Airplane, a 1960s rock band and their iconic, drug-inspired song, “White […]

What Does DHA Do for Your Brain?

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? Omega-3 fatty acids are important for healthy development and proper function of many different body systems. One of the most studied omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is […]

The Impacts of Heavy Metal Toxicity

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? If you have any of the following symptoms, then heavy metal toxicity could be adversely affecting your health: Tremors Headaches Infertility Mental “fogginess” Anxiety and depression Deteriorating eye […]

7 Environmental Determinants of Health & Their Impact

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? From your genetics and family health history to your diet and lifestyle, your body is a mix of internal processes and external influences that add up to your […]

Wild Blueberries Derive Antioxidant Benefits from Alaska’s Tundra and Rainforests

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? Blueberries, a delicious whole food, are rich in nutrients from vitamins (like C and K) and minerals (like manganese) to various polyphenolic compounds. The multiple health benefits of […]

Exercise and the Gut Microbiome: 6 Things You Should Know

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? Inside our digestive tracts lives trillions of microbes – the tiniest organisms of bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses, parasites, and more – that are much too small to be […]

NAC Benefits for Liver & Lung Health

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? Most of us are familiar with essential nutrients such as the B vitamins, vitamin D, zinc, and calcium. But there are many other nutrients that support the normal […]

What is L-Theanine

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? At Thorne, we’ve noticed an uptick in interest in L-theanine. If you’re wondering, “Just what is L-theanine?” then read on. This blog will help answer your questions “what […]