The Thorne Podcast

Are you getting enough vitamin D? How much is too much? Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree took Thorne’s at-home Vitamin D Test to answer these questions and more. Listen here and visit Thorne’s YouTube channel to allow along as they analyze their results. During this episode you’ll learn about: Why you need to test vitamin D levels [0:58] Benefits of at-home health testing [5:48] How to take Thorne’s Vitamin D Test: Blood spot collection tips [10:26] Robert Rountree’s Vitamin D Test results [13:00] Benefits of re-testing vitamin D levels throughout the year [16:27] Vitamin D diet recommendations [17:09] What are some vegan vitamin D foods? [18:33] Amanda Frick’s Vitamin D Test results [19:36] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Watch Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree go over their results. Follow Thorne on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest health and wellness news Connect with Frick on LinkedIn The Sunshine Supplement: Understanding Vitamin D and the Sun Seven Reasons to Know Your Vitamin D Level Can You Take Too Much Vitamin D? Can You Take Vitamin D During Pregnancy? The Risks of Being Vitamin D Deficient as an Athlete Soaking Up the Sun: Should You Supplement Vitamin D Year-Round? 5 Foods High in Vitamin D Anxious or Depressed? Focus On These Micronutrient Blood Levels Multivitamin vs. Individual Vitamins: Which is Best? How the Stress Test Works: Results and Insights We Took Thorne's Weight Management Test What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean? What My Menopause Test Results Mean for My Cycle The Thyroid Test: What to Expect and How It Works What You’ll Learn From Biological Age Testing Products mentioned in this episode: Vitamin D Test; Vitamin D Supplements; Super EPA; Methyl-Guard®; Methyl-Guard Plus®; Basic Nutrients 2/Day 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.

Adaptogens, like ginseng root, are botanicals that help the body “adapt” to stress, promote physical endurance, and fortify mental clarity. But are there side effects of adaptogens? Host Dr. Robert Rountree and Dr. Amanda Frick explore the short-term and long-term benefits of supplements with ginseng and other common adaptogens. During this episode you’ll learn about: The history of adaptogens, from traditional medicine to modern uses [1:49] Ginseng: One of the best adaptogens that promotes energy and focus [4:31] Why is ginseng so expensive? [7:11] Wildcrafted vs. cultivated ginseng, which is best? [9:07] Long-term and short-term benefits of adaptogen supplements [12:43] What are adaptogens’ side effects [15:57] How adaptogens promote physical and mental endurance [18:43] Questions from the community Should I talk to a doctor before starting an adaptogen supplement routine? [23:56] Can adaptogens interfere with the sleep-wake cycle? [25:51] How do adaptogens work within a broader wellness routine for stress relief? [27:38] What are the different types of ginseng? [31:11] How long should I take an adaptogen supplement? Should I alternate taking different adaptogens? [32:50] What is the best way to take an adaptogen? As a tea? As a capsule? As a powder? [35:28] Resources related to this episode: Thorne: Redefining Healthy Aging What Are Adaptogens and Why Should You Care? Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts Eleuthero: A Botanical that Supports Your Vitality Easy Ways to Decrease Stress at Work The Potential Health Benefits of Lion's Mane Mushroom 4 Ways Stress and Technology Can Wear You Out Thorne’s Medical Affairs Team: Turning Science Into Education The Perfect Supplements for Stressed Parents All About Adaptogens: Types, Benefits, and Uses Products related to this episode: Ginseng Plus; Daily Greens Plus; Stress Balance; Emotion Balance Support 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.

Pesticides, plastics, pollution, and even certain foods can interfere with the body’s hormones. These agents are called endocrine disruptors, and they can affect fertility, growth and development, and thyroid function. Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree explore lifestyle tips to ease the impact of environmental endocrine disruptors. During this episode you’ll learn about: What are endocrine disruptors? How do they interfere with hormones? [1:15] Examples of endocrine disruptors: Plastics, pesticides, and more [3:13] Effects of endocrine disruptors on fertility in women and in men [9:04] Can foods act as endocrine disruptors? [11:26] Birth control pills and why endocrine disruptors are not all bad [15:10] Proactive steps to take at home to mitigate negative effects of endocrine disruptors [20:40] Questions from the community How do endocrine disruptors influence disorders like PCOS? [23:02] Can endocrine disruptors in certain foods and plastics interfere with the effectiveness of birth control? [25:16] Why do people respond so differently to different hormones? What role does genetics or individual microbiome play? [26:55] What are the best nutrients that help mitigate the effects of endocrine disruptors? [31:53] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Healthy Aging at Thorne Four Common Endocrine Disruptors and How to Avoid Them Estrogen Dominance: What it is, how to recognize it, and what you can do about it Signs of Hormonal Imbalance in Men Metabolic Syndrome – What is it and What Causes it? Symptoms, Causes, and Consequences of an Overactive Thyroid 9 Factors That You Didn’t Know Can Affect Fertility Lifestyle Tips for Managing PCOS How Lifestyle and Environmental Factors Contribute to PMS How to Support Healthy Ovarian Aging Healthy Aging Quiz Hormones and Your Health Products related to this episode: Broccoli Seed Extract, Biological Age Health Panel, Ovarian Care, Basic B Complex, Stress B-Complex 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.

Note: This episode originally aired in May 2022. Achieving healthy, glowing skin starts by supporting a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree cover the nutrients, lifestyle habits, and other ways to support radiant skin.  During this episode you’ll learn about: Basic principles of skin health [2:30] Cigarettes impact on skin health [3:44] Sunbathing and skin [5:05] Vitamin D [6:18] Skin protectants [9:00] Sulforaphane [9:18] Skin supportive nutrients [12:30] Collagen Plus [14:00] Collagen and skin health [15:40] Collagen forms [17:30] Peptides [18:30] Collagen taste [19:30] Questions from the community [23:22] Why do we need lotions and creams? [23:30] What does sunscreen do for skin health? [28:00] What fruits are good for glowing skin? [30:00] What cause acne and what can be done about it [31:39] Water and your skin [33:56] What destroys collagen in the body? [35:05] How can I manage eczema? [36:00] What is Botox? [39:35] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Expert Tips for Ultimate Skin Hydration The Plant Extracts that Support Healthy Skin Aging Considering Botox for Younger-Looking Skin? Read These Tips First 6 Supplements that Maintain Healthy Skin from the Inside Out Collagen For Your Skin Fish Oil and Skin Health – What's the Connection? Mayo Clinic: How Sunlight and Pollution Cause Skin to Age (And What You Can Do About It) Mayo Clinic: Effective Tools for Skin Longevity Mayo Clinic: Protect Fragile Skin as You Age Mayo Clinic: How Antioxidants Protect Your Skin from Sun-Induced Aging Mayo Clinic: Under Pressure – The Impact of Stress on Skin Health Mayo Clinic: The Beauty of Sleep – How Your Skin Reflects Your Rest The Microbes on Your Skin: Your Partners in Healthy Living Five Expert Tips for Cold-Weather Skincare Tips for Protecting Your Skin Inside and Out This Summer Pros and Cons of Different Types of Sunscreen Products related to this episode: Collagen Plus, Collagen Fit, Biotin, Skin Health Bundle 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 online magazine.