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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
Are You Actually Absorbing Your Protein?

The protein hype is everywhere right now, and for a good reason! Protein is one of the three macronutrients, alongside carbohydrates and fat, that make up roughly 10-35% of daily calories, dependin...

August 25, 2026•Maura MacDonald, MS, RD, CSSD
Energy Deficiency in Sports: The Dangers of Under-Fueling

Quick answer Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) occurs when an athlete doesn’t consume enough energy to support both exercise and essential bodily functions. Energy availability (EA) is th...

August 25, 2026•Joel Totoro, RD
Nutrition for Injury Recovery: Diet and Supplements Tips

Key takeaways The most important supplements to help with injury recovery include protein, omega-3s, bromelain, curcumin, vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc.* Although inflammation is a necessary part ...

August 25, 2026•Joel Totoro, RD
Mayo Clinic: How to Advocate for Yourself to Get the Medical Care You Deserve

Getting answers about your health isn’t always straightforward. Symptoms can evolve, conditions can be complex, and it might take more than one visit to your health-care professional to fully under...

August 19, 2026•Jewel Kling, MD
How Creatine + Alpha GPC Builds the Neuromuscular Connection

Key takeaways Creatine is an amino acid stored primarily in skeletal muscle that helps produce ATP – the body’s readily available source of energy. Creatine supports physical endurance, power outpu...

August 12, 2026•Maura MacDonald, MS, RD, CSSD
Healthy Breakfast Recipes with Powdered Supplements

Powdered supplements have many advantages. The body can absorb powdered nutrients faster than encapsulated ones, and you can seamlessly mix them with a favorite food or drink. So the question is – ...

August 7, 2026•Maggie Chandler
What Are Adaptogens and How Do They Help?

You might have heard the word adaptogen, particularly in reference to plant extracts or other nutritional supplements. But exactly what are adaptogens? If you think of adaptogens for stress, then y...

August 7, 2026•Kathi Head, ND