Thorne’s 40th Anniversary! Innovation Since 1984

The Thorne Podcast Podcast

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:

  1. This week’s guest: Dr. Kathi Head, ND, Thorne’s Executive Director of Medical Media and a 27-year veteran of Thorne [0:54]
  2. 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]
  3. Thorne’s partnership with Indena S.p.A. on phytosome technology for botanical extracts [11:32]
  4. 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]
  5. 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,

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