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Supplement With the More Absorbable Form of Iron

A shortage of iron in the body is a more serious and widespread problem than many people realize. In fact, iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world and a major cau...

August 13, 2018•Thorne
Research Extracts: Exercise and cancer; Spouse and diabetes; Astaxanthin and aging; M. vaccae and stress

Welcome to the fifth edition of Thorne’s Research Extracts. This is Thorne’s monthly research update on diet, nutrient, botanical, and lifestyle approaches to good health. Knowing that bus...

July 16, 2018•Kathi Head, ND
Using Nutritional Supplements to Train for and Race a Triathlon

As a seasoned athlete, I can say with confidence that “no two races are alike.” A former competitive swimmer at a Division 1 college, I turned marathon runner and then triathlete in my mid...

July 13, 2018•Laura Kunces, PhD, RD, CSSD
Gluten Free, No-Bake Chocolate Protein Bars

Because getting adequate protein to support your day-to-day activities can be challenging, whey protein isolate can be a quick and easy solution when time or access to whole foods is limited. While a ...

June 19, 2018•Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Research Extracts: Breast Cancer | Menopause | EPA and DHA | Saunas

The four research extracts in this issue discuss: (1) sarcopenia/obesity and breast cancer mortality; (2) dietary influences on the age of menopause onset; (3) omega-3s and exercise benefits; and (4) ...

June 12, 2018•Kathi Head, ND
Thorne's Transition to South Carolina

After nearly five years of examining more than 25 potential locations, numerous rounds of detailed design planning, and final construction, we are justifiably excited to be nearing the completion of o...

May 25, 2018•Thorne
Plants as Medicine: Are Cannabinoids the Next Breakthrough in Plant Medicine?

If you've ever eaten a carrot, then you've consumed a cannabinoid.Most people associate cannabinoids with marijuana. The most recognized cannabinoid is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – the c...

May 21, 2018•Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Research Extracts: Dark chocolate | Pregnancy | Lutein & zeaxanthin | Magnesium

In this issue: (1) dark chocolate and eyesight; (2) caffeine in utero and obesity; (3) lutein, zeaxanthin, and cognitive function; and (4) magnesium pairs with vitamin D.Welcome to the third edition o...

May 14, 2018•Thorne
Understanding the Phytocannabinoids

The discovery of the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the 1980s provided researchers a totally new perspective on the compounds in hemp and marijuana that had previously been identified 40...

May 11, 2018•Jacqueline Jacques, ND