Everything You Need to Know About Magnesium

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: What is NSF? An international not-for-profit organization that serves public health [0:54] What does NSF stand for? [5:11] The dietary supplement industry and the need for third-party testing [7:01] 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] What tests does NSF perform? [23:29] 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 [email protected] Learn more about NSF at NSF.org. Are you a professional athlete? Explore the ins and outs of NSF Certified for Sport® Taylor Hooton Foundation: Educating youth athletes and coaches about supplement safety What is NSF Certified? What Thorne’s NSF Certifications Mean for You Thorne Supplements are 3rd-Party Contents Certified Unparalleled Quality: Thorne’s Promise From Start to Finish Why the Best Supplements for Athletes Are NSF Certified for Sport® For Peak Performance, Start with a Strong Foundation How Thorne Supports U.S. National Teams and Their Athletes How to Build a Human Powered Health Routine Manufactured by Thorne: Why You Should Know Who Makes Your Supplements Why NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Are Important for All Athletes Products related to this episode: NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements 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.

Dr. Nathan Price, Thorne’s Chief Science Officer, returns to The Thorne Podcast to talk about advances in artificial intelligence in health care, and how doctors might use AI to spend more time with patients and help patients better understand medical research.  During this episode you’ll learn about:  1. This week’s guest: Dr. Nathan Price, Chief Scientific Officer at Thorne [0:54]  2. AI, or artificial intelligence, in health care [2:20]  How AI helps doctors spend more patients [4:29]  How AI can reduce human error in health care [7:36]  Can AI find new treatment plans for diseases? [10:07]  3. How does AI work? What are LLMs? [12:45]  What are AI agents? [17:55]  Is AI accurate? What quality control checks are there for AI in health care? [23:05]  4. How AI makes published medical research easier for the public to understand and access [25:02]  5. Questions from the community  How much personal information does AI need to give useful results? [32:44]  Will AI health care replace real doctors and nurses? Is AI being taught in medical school? [36:47]  How does AI in health care change “getting a second opinion”? [44:20]  Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:  Connect with Dr. Nathan Price on LinkedIn and follow @NathanPriceSci on X.  The Age of Scientific Wellness – How to Reshape the Future of Personalized Medicine with Data and Artificial Intelligence  The AI Revolution in Personalized Health Care, with Nathan Price, Chief Scientific Officer  How Can Technology Affect Your Health? The Pros and Cons of Living in a Connected World  Meet A Thorne Health Advisor  Presenting: Thorne HealthTech, a New Era for Data-Driven Wellness  Redefining Healthy Aging with Thorne  From the podcast archives: Using AI to Advance Scientific Wellness  Products related to this episode: Biological Age Health Panel, Vitamin D Test, Thorne Advisor  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.   

Magnesium deficiency is one of the most common dietary conditions worldwide. Dr. Amanda Frick and Dr. Robert Rountree explore why you may be deficient in this essential mineral. Listen now to find out the best food sources of magnesium and which form of magnesium is best.  During this episode you’ll learn about:  Magnesium and its role in the body [1:17] Why magnesium deficiency is so common [3:26] Food sources of magnesium [5:33] Symptoms of low magnesium [6:33] How to test for magnesium levels [9:01] Dietary magnesium vs. magnesium supplements [13:20] Which form of magnesium is best [15:45] Questions from the community How often should I take a magnesium supplement? [19:24] What foods are best for magnesium? [20:45] How effective are topical magnesium products, like Epsom salt, compared to oral magnesium supplements? [21:16] If magnesium is a metal, is it safe to consume? [23:55] What is magnesium bisglycinate? How does it promote sleep? [25:10] What about other forms of magnesium? Why doesn’t Thorne use magnesium threonate or magnesium stearate? [27:05] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:  Link to Guest’s social/websites (all items in bullet point format) Explore Thorne's Magnesium Supplements Who is at Risk for Magnesium Deficiency? Watch: Are You Magnesium Deficient? Working Better Together: Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamins D and K Find the Best Form of Magnesium for You A Good Night’s Sleep: How Magnesium and Other Nutrients Can Help The Role of Magnesium in Exercise Performance Thorne’s NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Products mentioned in this episode: Magnesium, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Calcium-Magnesium Malate, Magnesium CitraMate  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. 

Are carrots actually good for your eyesight? Dr. Kathi Head, ND, returns to the podcast to discuss ways to protect your eyes from stress caused by UV rays and blue light. Learn about which foods – and supplements – are best for healthy eyes at every age. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, on protecting eye health and vision [1:41] Oxidative stress effects on cataract formation [4:00] Red, orange, yellow, green: Colorful vegetables with eye-healthy antioxidants [5:56] Marigolds and eggs yolks: More sources for lutein and zeaxanthin [9:24] How do carotenoids and vitamin A benefit the eyes? [10:53] Why (cooked) carrots really are good for your eyesight [13:12] Best supplements for eye health: Omega-3s, zinc, and bilberry [14:42] Questions from the community How much of eye health is based on lifestyle vs. genetics? [21:39] What is color blindness? [24:13] How do cataracts form? [26:01] Can eyesight improve as we get older or does it only get worse with age? [28:40] What vision exercises promote eye healthy? [29:31] Why do the whites of some people’s eyes look yellow? [30:29] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Check out Dr. Kathi Head’s articles on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily online magazine Nutrients and Botanicals for Eye Health What is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Me? Lutein and Zeaxanthin: More Than Just Eye Health Lutein Supports Brain Function in Overweight Adults Mayo Clinic: Eat the Rainbow Picky Eater? How to Add Vegetables to Your Child's Diet DIM vs. I3C: A Broccoli-Based Lesson in Biochemistry Exposure to Red Light Could Improve Vision in People Over 40 6 Things You Can Do To Age Better From the podcast archives: Macular Carotenoids in Eye and Brain Function Thorne's 40th Birthday! Innovation Since 1984 Ingredients mentioned in this episode:  Lutein and Vitamin A: Basic Nutrients 2/Day, Men’s Multi 50+, Women’s Multi 50+, MediClear-SGS™, MediClear Plus® Zeaxanthin: Memoractiv™ Broccoli Seed Extract: Crucera-SGS®, Hormone Advantage Bilberry: Advanced Nutrients, Diabenil® Products mentioned in this episode: Advanced DHA; Grape Seed Extract; Zinc Bisglycinate; Zinc Picolinate 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.

The Thorne Podcast celebrates its 100th episode with a conversation on centenarians – people who live to be 100 and older. Dr. Nathan Price, Thorne’s Chief Science Officer, joins host Dr. Robert Rountree to explore the healthy habits and surprising genetics of the world’s oldest people.  During this episode you’ll learn about:  This week’s guest: Dr. Nathan Price, researcher, author, and Chief Science Officer at Thorne [1:09] What are centenarians and supercentenarians? How long can we extend the human lifespan? [2:48] The difference between a longer lifespan and a longer health span [4:54]  How healthy are centenarians?  [8:33]  What lifestyle habits do centenarians have to help them live longer? Or is it just genetics? [9:50] Two key factors associated with longevity: Cognitive function and parental longevity [12:19]  Why genes can be used to predict longevity but not define it [15:06]  The wellness model of health care: Reducing health risks with everyday choices [18:35] Prevention vs. treatment: Lifestyle approaches to good health and longevity [23:25]  The future of wellness: Using science to make wellness predictive and precise [27:50]  Questions from the community  Is living longer a good thing? [30:58]  What’s the truth behind centenarians living longer because they eat raw eggs? [34:40]  What are blue zones? Can you improve your lifespan by moving to a blue zone? [36:47]  Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:  Connect with Dr. Nathan Price on LinkedIn and follow @isbnathanprice on X.  National Academy of Medicine’s 2019 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars  Explore Ways to Redefine Healthy Aging With Thorne  The AI Revolution in Personalized Health Care, with Nathan Price, Chief Scientific Officer  The Age of Scientific Wellness – How to Reshape the Future of Personalized Medicine with Data and Artificial Intelligence  The Deep Dive: An Exploration of Blue Zones and Human Longevity  What You Should Know About Healthy Aging  How These Little Known Proteins Impact Healthy Aging  Mayo Clinic: 7 Tips for Slowing Down the Aging Process  Three Science-backed Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Dementia Risk  Exploring the Connection Between Alzheimer's Disease and Gut Microbiota  Can Your Gut Microbiome Predict Your Longevity?  The Connection Between Aging and a Reduced Level of NAD+ in the Body  Collagen Provides a Protein Boost for Muscle Growth and Joint Health  From the podcast archives: Previous episodes with Dr. Price; aging with Dr. Lee Hood;  Exploring the Science of Healthy Aging  Exploring Bone and Muscle Loss and What to Do About It  Using AI to Advance Scientific Wellness  How to Solve an Age-Old Problem, with Dr. Lee Hood  It's Personalized – The Future of Data-Driven Health  Products related to this episode: Biological Age Health Panel; Phosphatidyl Choline; Whey Protein Isolate – Vanilla or Chocolate; VeganPro Complex® – Chocolate  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. 

In this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Olympian and shot put world record holder Ryan Crouser talks about his career as an athlete and college coach, getting his travel routine down to a science, and how he’s preparing for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Ryan Crouser, two-time Olympian and current world record holder in both the indoor and outdoor shot put [0:35] Crouser’s shot putting career and how Thorne gives him peace of mind [1:07] What it means to be a self-coached athlete and the importance of data [6:10] Crouser’s experience coaching college athletes [11:43] What goal setting means for Crouser [16:59] The impact of international travel on athletic performance Crouser’s sleep and hydration strategies [22:34] How Crouser’s past Olympic Games inform his preparation for Paris [26:48] Questions from the community Competing is so much of your job. How do you stay relaxed? [31:47] Are there any sports that would help with throwing shot put or what advice would you give to younger athletes who are interested? [32:40] Do you have a favorite “food city” that you've competed in or trained in? [36:39] Do you have any superstitions or routines that you try to stick to? [38:22] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: These Are the Ideal Supplements to Pack When Traveling The Top 5 Supplements for a Good Night’s Sleep Olympic Champion Lee Kiefer Pursues Longevity Beyond Her Golden Legacy Team USA Weightlifter Abby Raymond Talks Supplement Safety Olympic Fencer Gerek Meinhardt Puts Aging 'En Garde!' My Journey to Thorne, From Olympic Athlete to Safety Advocate, with Wes Barnett One Dream: Gold Medalist Gail Devers Shares Her Inspiring Health Journey Visit USA Track & Field Visit Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games Follow Crouser’s Olympic journey on Instagram From the podcast archives: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About the Olympics with Wes Barnett; Love and Fencing: From Olympics to Medical School Products mentioned in this episode: Catalyte, EnteroMend, Vitamin C, Zinc 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.

In this Performance Edition of The Thorne Podcast, Indianapolis Colts Defensive End Kwity Paye shares what he's learned on his football journey, how he gets involved in the community, and his advice for young athletes. During this episode you’ll learn about: This week’s guest: Kwity Paye, Defensive End for the Indianapolis Colts [0:31] Paye’s background and early love for the game of football [0:58] Early experience taking supplements and recovery strategies [2:56] The importance of injury prevention [5:18] Paye’s leadership style in the locker room [7:39] How Paye gets involved with charity work [10:53] Questions from the community What advice do you have for athletes who want to get to the next level? [15:38] How do you decompress outside of football? [17:40] Can you talk a bit about your work with Chunky Soup? [19:25] What’s your favorite meal? [21:15] What are some of your essential supplements? [22:41] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Fuel Like a Champion: Former NFL Dietitian Shares Supplement Strategies The Surprising Levels of Professional Football Players How Concussions and Repetitive Hits to the Head Can Affect the Human Brain Thorne’s 2023 Supplement: Erin Andrews Reports Live The Cook Brothers Take the Field with Thorne Cordarrelle Patterson Stays Versatile with Thorne A Retired NFL Star’s Favorite Supplement for Longevity and Healthy Aging Visit The Uniform Funding Foundation (TUFF) Follow Paye’s football journey on Instagram From the podcast archives: Why NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Are Important for All Athletes; Studying the Biomarkers of Professional Football Players   Products mentioned in this episode: Memoractiv, Multi-Vitamin Elite, Vitamin D-5,000, Vitamin K, Curcumin Phytosome, Biotin, Super EPA, NiaCel 400 SynaQuell, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Melaton-3, Iron Bisglycinate, Zinc Bislgycinate 15 mg   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.

Dr. Amanda Frick sits down with Margaret Gandolfo, who took Thorne’s at-home Menopause Test. Listen and watch as they discuss how the test works, what hormones it measures – like estrogen, estradiol, testosterone, progesterone, and DHEA – and why women of all ages may benefit from a Menopause Test. During this episode you’ll learn about: All about Thorne’s Menopause Test [0:50] How the sample collection process works [2:10] Tips for generating a saliva sample [4:26] What is menopause? What is perimenopause? [5:46] Why women of all ages may benefit a menopause hormone test [7:52] How the at-home test compares to blood-draw tests at a doctor’s office [10:16] What does Thorne’s Menopause Test measure? [12:12] How to take the Menopause Test if you’re on birth control or hormone therapy [12:51] Interpreting Thorne’s Menopause Test results: Estradiol, estrogen, progesterone [15:17] How the timing of your menstrual cycle influences hormone levels [19:28] What do women’s testosterone levels mean? [24:30] DHEA as a measure of hormonal health [26:22] How to understand the cortisol rhythm and energy levels [28:53] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Watch Dr. Amanda Frick and Margaret Gandolfo go over the Menopause Test results on YouTube. Connect with Margaret Gandolfo on LinkedIn and Instagram Connect with Dr. Amanda Frick on LinkedIn Thorne’s Medical Affairs Team: Turning Science Into Education 8 Questions About Menopause: Everything You Need to Know Am I in Menopause? Embracing A Positive Mindset During Menopause 6 Strategies to Control the Menopause Chaos How to Stay Healthy During and After Menopause Foods You May Want to Avoid During Menopause A New Life Stage: The Best Menopause Supplements to Support You A Lifetime of Balanced Nutrition Advice for Women Menopause and Brain Fog (And What You Can Do About It) 6 Women's Health Allies to Support You During Every Life Phase Lifestyle Tips for Managing PCOS 4 Benefits of Inositol for Women's Metabolic Health and Hormone Balance* Too High or Too Low? A Guide to Women’s Testosterone Levels Estrogen Dominance: What it is, how to recognize it, and what you can do about it Ensure a Harmonious Cycle: What to do Before, During, and After Your Period From the podcast archives:Hormones and Your Health Thorne’s At-Home Health Test Demonstration Series with Dr. Amanda Frick How the Stress Test Works: Results and Insights The Thyroid Test: What to Expect and How It Works What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean? How to Digest Your Gut Health Test Results We Took Thorne’s Weight Management Test! Products mentioned in this episode: Menopause Test, Fertility Test, Women’s Daily Probiotic, Biological Age Health Panel, Meta-Balance™, Women’s Multi 50+, Advanced Bone Support, Advanced DHA 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.

Just how regular is a regular menstrual cycle? And when is the best time to get pregnant? Dr. Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of Oova, a women’s health and fertility hormone testing company, explains how a woman’s menstrual cycle is more than her period. During this episode you’ll learn about: Amy Divaraniya, CEO and founder of Oova [0:58] The data missing from the field of women’s health [2:08] What is an irregular menstrual cycle? What is a regular menstrual cycle? [2:39] How does the body known when to menstruate? The menstrual cycle explained [4:57] What Oova measures during the menstrual cycle [8:05] What is PCOS? What does Oova’s data tells us about women with PCOS? [9:05] How data tracking helps us understand PMS [12:39] What disrupts a menstrual cycle? [14:38] Health data vs. actionable health data [16:36] Questions from the community Do women’s menstrual cycles synchronize when living together? [19:30] Why does cycle length change every month? How does stress delay a period? [20:36] Can we predict how many menstrual cycles a woman will have in her lifetime? [22:10] Why do some girls start having periods earlier than others? Does an early puberty mean early menopause? [22:57] What’s the best age to get pregnant? [24:30] What long-term effects do oral contraceptives have on menstruation? [27:58] Can you have sex during your period? [31:14] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Learn about Oova at life or follow @oovalife on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Ensure a Harmonious Cycle: What to do Before, During, and After Your Period Why is Exercise So Difficult the Week Before My Menstrual Cycle? 6 Women's Health Allies to Support You During Every Life Phase How Lifestyle and Environmental Factors Contribute to PMS 12 Biomarkers that Impact Your Fertility Am I in Menopause? 9 Factors That You Didn’t Know Can Affect Fertility Meet the Sex Hormones and Their Role in Your Health A Lifetime of Balanced Nutrition Advice for Women From the podcast archives: Rethinking Women’s Fertility with OOVA; A Guide to Your Hormone Health with Dr. Holthouse Part 1 and Part 2; Hormones and Your Health Products mentioned in this episode: Fertility Test, Stress Test, Sleep Test, Menopause Test, Ovarian Care 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.

What are adaptogens? These substances, which can be botanicals, mushrooms, or certain vitamins, help the body “adapt” to stressors and maintain homeostasis. Dr. Amanda Frick joins host Dr. Robert Rountree to discuss the uses and benefits of their favorite adaptogens, like ginseng, ashwagandha, lion’s mane, and cordyceps.  During this episode you’ll learn about:  1. What are adaptogens? How adaptogens help your body “adapt” [1:35]  Botanical examples of adaptogens [3:38]  Research on adaptogens [4:33]  2. How do adaptogens support homeostasis? [7:17]  3. Use of adaptogens in functional medicine [8:39]  4. Dr. Amanda Frick’s and Dr. Robert Rountree’s favorite adaptogens and their uses [11:22]  What determines good quality ginseng? What are ginsenosides? [13:17]   Is Cordyceps vegan? Cordyceps for adrenal or immune support [16:13]  Lion’s mane and medicinal mushrooms [17:47]  5. Questions from the community  What is the most powerful adaptogen? [22:37]  How long can you be on an adaptogenic supplement? [24:27] Can women take adaptogens while pregnant or nursing? [26:01] Adaptogens can have a stimulating or energizing effect. Can adaptogens be calming? [26:30] Can you overdose on adaptogens? [27:46] What adaptogenic supplements does Thorne offer? [29:30] What’s the difference between adaptogens and nootropics? [31:25] How does the body know what to do with the active components in adaptogens? [33:07] Are mushrooms adaptogenic? [35:19] What’s the best time of day to take an adaptogen? [37:39]  Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:  What Are Adaptogens and Why Should You Care?  How Stress Affects the Body  Rhodiola Extract: Benefits and Uses of This Powerful Adaptogen  Are Your Stress Levels Under Control?  Medicinal Mushrooms – Immune Support and a Lot More  How Mushrooms Benefit Athletic Performance and Optimal Wellness  Meet the Greens, from Ashwagandha to Zinc: Part 1 – Greens and Adaptogens and Part 2 – Mushrooms, Antioxidants, and More  Eleuthero: A Botanical that Supports Your Vitality  Ashwagandha: Know Your Suppliers  What Is A Nootropic and Where Do Nootropics Come From?  Top 10 Nootropic Supplements  From the podcast archives:   Medicinal Mushrooms – A ‘Missing Dietary Link’?  The Medicine Hunter Talks Ashwagandha  How the Stress Test Works: Results and Insights  Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts  Products mentioned in this episode: Daily Greens Plus, Rhodiola, Stress Test, Pre-Workout Elite, Creatine, Beta Alanine-SR, Stress Balance, Craving and Stress Support, Curcumin Phytosome  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.