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 […]

What Are Digestive Enzymes?

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? Enzymes help the body’s reactions happen easier and faster than if the enzymes weren’t present. While we have enzymes enabling chemical reactions throughout the cells of our bodies, […]

How to Get Healthy Hair from the Inside Out

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? When we think of our hair, we often think of it as an accessory – something that can be straightened, curled, and cut to fit with the latest […]

Product Quality: Thorne’s Defining Characteristic

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’re a long-time Thorne customer, then you probably know we’re obsessed with quality. From sourcing the purest ingredients in their most effective forms, to investing in clinical […]

5 Natural Aphrodisiacs to Help Get You in the Mood

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? As humans age, their libido naturally decreases, and many can experience sexual dysfunction. Aphrodisiacs are consumable substances intended to increase sexual desire, attraction, pleasure, or behavior, and their […]

Decompress and Sweat It Out: A Sauna Bathing Health Guide

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? A good post-workout routine is as important as the workout routine itself. Relaxing the muscles post-workout helps the body enter the recovery and repair phase. From static floor […]