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 […]
Fuel Like a Champion: Former NFL Dietitian Shares Supplement Strategies
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’ve ever wondered what life would be like as a player in the National Football League, then you might think you would have little in common with […]
The Science Behind Cravings and Why We Crave What We Crave
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 it comes to cravings, everyone has their own vice – chocolate, cake, soda, French fries, bacon…. We all have a burning desire to eat something unhealthy every […]
Anxious or Depressed? Focus On These Micronutrient Blood Levels
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? According to estimates by The National Institutes of Health, as much as one-third of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder, and about 10 percent of the population has […]
Top Nutrients for Immune System Support
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? Your immune system is a complex collaboration of organs, cells, and proteins that work nonstop to keep you healthy. The majority of immune cells can be divided into […]
8 Common Biomarkers to Check if You Are Concerned About Brain 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? The World Health Organization defines brain health as, “the state of brain functioning across cognitive, sensory, social-emotional, behavioral, and motor domains.” A healthy brain is a key component […]
4 Ideas to Enhance Sleep Quality During the Hectic Holiday Season
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? Sleep is foundational to human functioning, and we especially appreciate it during this busy and festive time of year. But even if the season passes you by, remember […]
6 Tips for Detoxing Your Liver the Right Way
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 a dietitian, I’m asked questions about detoxes all the time. “What do you think of the lemon-water detox?” or “Did you hear about the new celebrity detox […]
Research Extracts: Ashwagandha & Stress | Olive Oil & the Elderly | 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? Welcome to the October 2022 issue of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up to date on the latest research on […]