Kuuntele The Thorne Podcast

During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. This week’s guest: Maura Donovan, Medical Education Specialist of Sports Nutrition at Thorne [0:57] 2. Common types of athletic injuries and the recovery process [2:44] * How diet impacts healing after injury [6:03] * Post-injury mistakes to avoid [8:37] * Best supplements to support injury healing and recovery [10:06] * How sleep and stress management support recovery after injury [14:03] 3. 4 practical steps for a smart recovery routine [16:45] 4. Questions from the community * What are the best supplements to address knee pain from running? [20:58] * What is the single best supplement for athletic recovery? [22:11] * How long do supplements have to build up in the body to affect the recovery process? [25:48] * What are natural sources of magnesium for injury recovery? [26:57] * What happens if you take too much of a supplement? Can it slow down recovery? [28:51] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: * Use Nutrition to Support Recovery from a Workout Injury [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/use-nutrition-to-support-workout-injury-recovery] * Top 3 Reasons to Add Glutamine to Your Recovery Plan [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/top-3-reasons-to-add-glutamine-to-your-recovery-plan] * Injury Recovery 101: Inside and Outside of the Octagon [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/injury-recovery-101-inside-and-outside-of-the-octagon] * Common Exercise Mistakes That Can Derail Your Fitness Goals [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/common-exercise-mistakes-that-can-derail-your-fitness-goals] * The Dangerous Effects of Under-Fueling: Energy Deficiency in Sports [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/the-dangerous-effects-of-under-fueling-energy-deficiency-in-sport] * Ease Sore and Tight Muscles with a Foam Roller [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/ease-sore-and-tight-muscles-with-a-foam-roller] * What Effects Does Stress from a Crisis Have on Your Body? [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/what-effects-does-stress-from-a-crisis-have-on-your-body] * How Inflammation Impacts Brain Health [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/how-inflammation-impacts-brain-health] * What Is the Difference Between IBS and IBD? [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/what-is-the-difference-between-ibs-and-ibd] Products mentioned in this episode: Magnesium [https://www.thorne.com/products/set/magnesium], Fish Oil & Omega-3s [https://www.thorne.com/products/set/fish-oil-omegas], Collagen [https://www.thorne.com/products/set/collagen], Amino Complex [https://www.thorne.com/products/set/amino-complex], Vitamin D [https://www.thorne.com/products/set/vitamin-d], Creatine [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/creatine], Vitamin C [https://www.thorne.com/products/set/vitamin-c], PharmaGABA [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/pharmagaba-250], Theanine [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/theanine?srsltid=AfmBOootyAHrLnqyERGZuwZqZFmubKvO3H3ET9znAqj_pcfB2H7cbAhO], Phosphatidylserine [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/iso-phos-reg], Joint Support Nutrients [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/ar-encap-reg], Glucosamine & Chondroitin [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/glucosamine-chondroitin], Catalyte® [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/catalyte-lemon-lime], Curcumin Phytosome [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/meriva-500-sf-nsf], Beta Alanine-SR [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/beta-alanine-sr] Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily] blog.

During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. Greer’s #selfcare tips for everyday well-being [1:12] 2. Hydration: What it is, why it matters, and how much water you really need [3:15] * Does drinking water help you lose weight? [6:36] * Can you drink too much water? [8:16] 3. What are electrolytes and how do electrolytes affect hydration? [9:18] 4. Foods and drinks that promote hydration [13:04] * Do caffeinated beverages hydrated or dehydrate? [14:59] 5. Practical tips to develop a hydration routine [16:40] * Lifestyle and environmental factors that affect hydration [17:40] 6. Questions from the community * I always feel thirsty no matter how much water I drink. Is there something wrong with my health? [20:07] * What’s the connection between hydration and dry skin? [21:01] * If I don’t like plain water, what are some healthier alternatives to stay hydrated without added sugar? [23:16] * How does salt function as an hydrating electrolyte? I thought it dehydrates the body. [25:05] * Is it OK to drink less water in winter than in summer? [26:11] * What is the kidney’s role in hydration? [27:24] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: * How to Stay Hydrated Without Water [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/3-ways-to-stay-hydrated-without-water] * 5 Tips for Better Hydration [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/video/5-tips-for-better-hydration] * Common Hydration Mistakes You Might Be Making [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/common-hydration-mistakes-you-might-be-making] * Hydration: Catalyte vs. Bottled Brands [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/hydration-catalyte-vs-bottled-brands] * Staying Hydrated in Cold Weather – What You Need to Know [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/staying-hydrated-in-cold-weather-what-you-need-to-know] * Expert Tips for Ultimate Skin Hydration [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/skin-hydration] * Infuse Your Day with These Seven Herbal Teas that Support Gut Health [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/infuse-your-day-with-these-seven-herbal-teas-that-support-gut-health] * Thorne Hosts First-Ever Mocktail Club [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/thorne-hosts-first-ever-mocktail-club] * From the podcast archives: The Secrets to Healthy Skin [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/podcast/episode-52-the-secrets-to-healthy-skin] Products related to this episode: Daily Electrolytes [https://www.thorne.com/products/set/daily-electrolytes], Collagen Plus [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/collagen-plus], Catalyte® [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/catalyte-lemon-lime] Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily].

During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. Myth-busting trending health topics: Does vitamin K interfere with vitamin D absorption? [1:53] 2. Today’s main topic: Clinical trials [5:22] * How Thorne uses clinical research to formulate products [7:42] * Limitations to clinical trials [10:07] * What clinical trials mean for everyday consumers [12:58] 3. Questions from the community * Why don’t all supplements go through clinical trials? [15:32] * What is the main focus of a clinical trial? Supplement safety? Ingredient efficacy? Something else? [16:42] * How does Thorne address clinical trial results that don’t meet expectations? [19:41] * How does Thorne use clinical trials to improve formulas over time? [23:22] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: * How Thorne's Medical Affairs Promotes Supplement Education, with Dr. Jennifer Greer [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/how-thornes-medical-affairs-promotes-supplement-education] * Why Clinical Research Matters: My Journey to Thorne [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/why-clinical-research-matters-my-journey-to-thorne] * Does Thorne Participate in Clinical Trials? [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/do-supplement-companies-do-clinical-trials] * Why Should You Care About Clinical Research? [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/video/why-should-you-care-about-clinical-research] * Working Better Together: Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamins D and K [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/working-better-together-magnesium-vitamin-d-and-calcium] * Thorne's Medical Experts Share Their Favorite Supplements [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/thornes-medical-experts-share-their-favorite-supplements] * What Are Adaptogens and How Do They Help? [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/what-are-adaptogens-why-should-you-care] Products related to this episode: Stress Balance [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/phytisone-reg], Sleep Bundle [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/sleep-bundle], Daily Greens Plus [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/daily-greens-plus], Vitamin D + K2 Liquid [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/vitamin-d-k2-liquid], Vitamin D Test [Vitamin%20D%20+%20K2%20Liquid] Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily]blog.

Overwhelmed by all the different supplement brands out there? Dr. Jennifer Greer, Thorne’s Director of Medical Education, joins podcast host Dr. Amanda Frick to talk about how to read a supplement label, red flags in the supplement industry, and how cost is a matter of quality. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. How to choose a supplement brand [2:15] * Look at the label for third-party certifications [3:58] * Read up on ingredients and nutrient forms [7:21] 2. What does it mean when an ingredient is trademarked? [10:04] 3. Cost: Cheap vs. expensive supplements as a matter of quality [12:05] 4. How to interpret health claims [15:08] 5. Questions from the community * What is “bioavailability”? How do I know if a nutrient is “bioavailable”? [18:56] * What minerals are most important in a daily multi-vitamin formula? [22:39] * What “other” ingredients should I avoid? How can I tell if a brand is using a clean formula? [24:24] * How can I tell if the dosage in a product’s Supplement Facts is effective or backed by science? [26:07] * Are there any red flags to look for in the supplement industry? [27:14] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: * Find the Best Form of Magnesium for You [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/discover-the-best-ways-to-get-more-of-this-essential-mineral] * Product Quality: Thorne's Defining Characteristic [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/product-quality-thornes-defining-characteristic] * Thorne Supplements are 3rd-Party Contents Certified [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/what-is-nsf-contents-certified] * Why Are Supplements’ Daily Value Percentages So High? [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/why-are-ingredient-amounts-in-supplements-so-much-higher-than-the-recommended-daily-value-percentage] * Get the Most Out of Mineral Supplementation [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/get-the-most-out-of-mineral-supplementation] * The Best Quiz to Find Which Nutritional Supplements You Should Take [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/the-best-quiz-to-find-which-nutritional-supplements-you-should-take] * What is NSF Certified? What Thorne’s NSF Certifications Mean for You [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/certification-by-nsf-international-explained-and-what-certification-means-for-you] * What is Methylation and Why Is It Important? [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/what-is-methylation-and-why-should-you-care-about-it] * Anatomy of a Multi-Vitamin: Micronutrients, Minerals, and More [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/anatomy-of-a-multi-vitamin] Products mentioned in this episode: Magnesium [https://www.thorne.com/products/set/magnesium], Curcumin Phytosome [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/meriva-500-sf-120], Quercetin Phytosome [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/quercetin-phytosome], Boswellia Phytosome [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/boswellia-phytosome], Green Tea Phytosome [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/green-tea-phytosome], Vitamin B12 [https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/methylcobalamin] Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily].

Note: This episode originally aired in September 2024. Are your dietary supplements third-party certified? John Travis, technical manager and spokesperson at NSF, an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to improving global health, joins the podcast to explain the different NSF certifications and why third-party testing matters for supplement safety. During this episode you’ll learn about: 1. What is NSF? An international not-for-profit organization that serves public health [0:54] * What does NSF stand for? [5:11] 2. The dietary supplement industry and the need for third-party testing [7:01] 3. Certifications that NSF provides for dietary supplements: GMP, NSF Contents Certified, and NSF Certified for Sport® [10:12] * NSF’s requirements for certification: Annual audits and testing [11:51] * How does NSF Certified for Sport® keep athletes safe? [19:08] 4. What tests does NSF perform? [23:29] 5. Questions from the community * What’s the difference between NSF and FDA? [28:32] * What should coaches tell their athletes, especially young athletes, about supplement safety? [30:14] * Why should nonathletes care about NSF Certified for Sport®? [32:54] * How many tests or test methods does NSF perform? [36:18] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: * Got questions? Connect with John Travis via email at travis@nsf.org * Learn more about NSF at NSF.org [https://www.nsf.org/]. * Are you a professional athlete? Explore the ins and outs of NSF Certified for Sport® [https://www.nsfsport.com/] * Taylor Hooton Foundation [https://taylorhooton.org/]: Educating youth athletes and coaches about supplement safety * What is NSF Certified? What Thorne’s NSF Certifications Mean for You [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/certification-by-nsf-international-explained-and-what-certification-means-for-you] * Thorne Supplements are 3rd-Party Contents Certified [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/what-is-nsf-contents-certified] * Unparalleled Quality: Thorne’s Promise From Start to Finish [https://www.thorne.com/quality] * Why the Best Supplements for Athletes Are NSF Certified for Sport® [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/how-does-nsf-protect-athletes] * For Peak Performance, Start with a Strong Foundation [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/for-peak-performance-start-with-a-strong-foundation] * How to Build a Supplement “Stack” for Athletic Performance [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/how-to-build-a-supplements-stack-for-athletic-performance] * How Thorne Supports U.S. National Teams and Their Athletes [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/how-thorne-supports-us-national-teams-and-their-athletes] * How to Build a Human Powered Health Routine [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/how-to-build-a-human-powered-health-routine] * What NSF Certified for Sport ® Means to Human Powered Health Cycling Athletes [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/video/what-nsf-certified-for-sport-means-to-human-powered-health-cycling-athletes] * The Training Bundle: Best Supplements to Take While Working Out [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/best-supplements-to-take-while-working-out] * Manufactured by Thorne: Why You Should Know Who Makes Your Supplements [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/manufactured-by-thorne-why-you-should-know-who-makes-your-supplements] * From the podcast archives: * Why NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Are Important for All Athletes [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/podcast/episode-34-why-nsf-certified-for-sport-supplements-are-important-for-all-athletes] Products related to this episode: NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements [https://www.thorne.com/sports-performance] Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog [https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily].