Thorne’s 40th Anniversary! Innovation Since 1984

Join us as we celebrate Thorne’s 40th anniversary! Dr. Kathi Head, Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne, and host Dr. Robert Rountree discuss Thorne’s evolution and the key innovations and partnerships that made Thorne the most-trusted name in scientific wellness.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, ND, Thorne’s Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne [0:54]
Formulating the Thorne way since 1984 [4:06]
The problem with magnesium stearate [5:44]
Refusing to use unnecessary fillers [7:10]
Why Thorne uses capsules vs. tablets for superior absorption [9:06]


Thorne’s partnership with Indena S.p.A. on phytosome technology for botanical extracts [11:32]
The big picture: Thorne’s evolution into home testing and sports performance [15:58]
Certification from NSF as a sign of Thorne’s quality [17:57]


Questions from the community
After 40 years, is Thorne the supplement industry’s best-kept secret? How is Thorne marketing itself to wider audiences? [22:04]
What is Thorne’s “No List” and how has it changed over time? [25:53]
What are Thorne’s quality control measures? [27:46]
What are some of the biggest challenges Thorne faces? [30:33]


Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Check out Kathi Head’s articles on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily online magazine
Thorne Leadership Reflects on 40 Years of Thorne
The Evolution of the Thorne Brand
Product Quality: Thorne's Defining Characteristic
Presenting: Thorne HealthTech, a New Era for Data-Driven Wellness
Quality Through Manufacturing the Thorne Way
Certification by NSF International Explained and What Certification Means For You
The Thorne 'No List'
'No List': Ingredients Never Found in a Thorne Product
Thorne's 'No List': What Makes These Ingredients Unacceptable?
What Happens When Our 'No List' and 'Yes List' Disagree
Here's Why Your Favorite Thorne Products Are Sometimes Discontinued or Out of Stock

Products mentioned in this episode: Vitamin D, Pancreatic Enzymes, Beta Alanine-SR, Gut Health Test, Whey Protein Isolate, Quercetin Phytosome, Curcumin Phytosome, Boswellia Phytosome, Green Tea Phytosome, Grape Seed Extract, Berberine, CoQ10
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