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Collagen Protein vs. Whey Protein: Which Is Right for You?

Protein is one of the three primary macronutrients to focus on in your diet. At Thorne, we have written many articles about different types of protein – from animal-based and plant-based whole-food...

September 1, 2026•Austin Ruff, MA
Your Complete Guide to Collagen Peptides for Skin Hydration and Joint Health

It’s your body’s largest organ. It covers an area of 22 square feet. It makes up 16% of your total body weight, and it has approximately 1.6 trillion cells. It’s your immune system’s first line of ...

September 1, 2026•Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd
Mayo Clinic: How GLP-1 Medications Are Changing the Conversation About Inflammation

Medications like semaglutide are reshaping the conversation around weight loss and metabolic health. These medications work by targeting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone pathway that help...

September 1, 2026•Brent Bauer, MD, Mayo Clinic
Exploring the Gut-Immune Axis

With school back in session and cold and flu season on its way, immune health is probably top of mind. Staying healthy through the seasonal changes helps keep your body functioning at its best, but...

August 28, 2026•Carly Carnelli, MPH, RD
Mayo Clinic: Calm, Recovery, and the Vagus Nerve – Separating Science from Social Media

Open TikTok today and you’re bound to stumble across someone humming, chanting, or even gargling into their bathroom sink in the name of “vagus nerve stimulation.” The claims can be compelling: bet...

August 28, 2026•Brent Bauer, MD, Mayo Clinic
Magnesium Bisglycinate: What It Is, Benefits & Why Form Matters

Magnesium is an essential mineral with an unusually broad job description – more than 600 functions! It helps with energy production, protein synthesis, muscle function, bone health, heart rhythm, ...

August 27, 2026•Austin Ruff, MA
What Are PFAS? How Thorne Tests for the Absence of “Forever Chemicals”

You may have heard PFAS referred to as "forever chemicals" in recent news reports. These synthetic compounds have become a growing public health concern because they break down extremely slowly in ...

August 27, 2026•Austin Ruff, MA
Research Extracts: Grapes Benefit the Skin’s Resilience to UV Rays

Welcome to the August 2026 issue of Research Extracts. “The Extracts” is designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up to date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, botanicals, th...

August 26, 2026•Thorne Medical Affairs Team
Top Pre-Workout Supplements for Energy Production, Endurance, and Muscle Gain

The best pre-workout supplements are: Advanced Pre-Workout – naturally derived caffeine plus alpha-GPC, citrulline, beta-alanine, and other high-performance amino acids jumpstart activity and susta...

August 25, 2026•Laura Kunces, PhD, RD, CSSD