NUTRITION

Elite athletes, high school athletes, and weekend warriors all have one thing in common – the need to fully recover, so they can be ready for tomorrow’s training. Thorne’s RecoveryPro helps moderate stress and encourages restful sleep while optimizing nighttime muscle recovery.*

Benefits of RecoveryPro:

• Contains 13 grams of whey protein to promote muscle repair*
• Nighttime consumption has been clinically studied for moderating stress, improving morning alertness, and supporting memory*
• Tryptophan and magnesium bisglycinate promote restful sleep*
• High in cysteine, an amino acid linked to improvements in athletic performance*
• Great source of branched-chain amino acids that promote muscle repair*
• PharmaGABA is a natural source of GABA, a calming brain neurotransmitter that acts like a brake during times of stress*
• Magnesium bisglycinate has been shown to relax both smooth muscle and skeletal muscle*

Because every elite athlete needs to know that his or her nutritional supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® supplement is tested for compliance with label claims and to verify the absence of the more than 200 substances – such as stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents – banned by many major athletic organizations.

How to Use

Mix one scoop (39.6 g) in 8 ounces of either hot or cold water around bedtime.

Thorne's L-Glutamine Powder is NSF Certified for Sport®. Evidence suggests supplemental L-glutamine benefits gastrointestinal health, supports wound healing, maintains immune health, and helps restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress, such as prolonged exhaustive exercise.* L-glutamine is the most prevalent amino acid in the bloodstream. It is found in high concentration in the gastrointestinal tract, which is its greatest user. Various stress factors – such as trauma, infection, malnutrition, chemotherapy, injury, and high-level athletic training – can adversely affect absorption in the small intestine, leading to food allergies. 

Skeletal muscles contain the greatest intracellular concentration of L-glutamine. But that concentration can be adversely affected by various insults, including injury, infection, chronic stress, malnutrition, and glucocorticoid use. Intense exercise lowers blood levels of glutamine, which can remain low if intense training is repeated without adequate recovery. Research indicates L-glutamine supplementation can offset these conditions.*

Because an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents.

How to Use

Mix 1 scoop with at least 8 ounces of water, juice, or preferred beverage daily or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.

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Thorne’s Gut Health Test provides a detailed analysis and a personalized plan that targets your GI discomfort to optimize wellness. Learn how to create meaningful changes in your gut’s microbiome with the combination of cutting-edge sequencing and patent-pending wipe technology that makes the sample collection process simple.

Optimal electrolyte balance supports performance before, during, and after high intensity activities. Maintaining proper electrolyte balance helps you push your body to the limits, so you can train harder and longer. 

With its unique formulation, Catalyte helps you restore electrolyte balance.* The electrolyte mix is designed to replenish the micronutrients lost through sweat during exercise and athletic performance. Studies suggest that an amino acid-electrolyte formula can better increase cellular rehydration compared to formulas without amino acids.* The blend of electrolytes and micronutrients includes taurine, a conditionally essential amino acid that supports rehydration at the cellular level.*

Catalyte is low in calories and is perfect before, during, and after a workout. Simply mix one scoop with water.

Benefits of Thorne's Catalyte:

• Balanced electrolytes helps fight fatigue, promotes calorie control, and helps fuel your muscles and brain.*
• Potassium promotes fast recovery and helps reduce cramps.*
• Replenishes important minerals in the body that are lost during high intensity activity. Taurine has been shown to promote hydration at the cellular level, which supports performance and recovery.*

Because an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents.

How to Use

Mix 1 scoop with at least 12 ounces of water. Consume before, during, and after your workout or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.

If there was a super mineral, then zinc would be a contender. Zinc is an essential micronutrient that is crucial to more than 200 enzymatic reactions and plays a key role in growth, immune function, testosterone metabolism, and numerous other functions in your body.*

Clinical studies demonstrate zinc supplementation can increase general wellness, and that it has a beneficial impact on connective tissue, as well as reproductive and eye health.*

If the body has trouble absorbing a nutrient, then it can't obtain the nutrient’s benefits. Thorne offers two highly absorbable forms of zinc:  Zinc Picolinate and Zinc Bisglycinate.  Zinc Picolinate is zinc that is bound to the organic acid picolinic acid, which is naturally made in the body from the amino acid L-Tryptophan. Zinc Bisglycinate is zinc that is bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine – creating a true amino acid chelate.

Benefits of Thorne’s Zinc supplement suite:

• Zinc is necessary for the development and function of the cells related to our immune response*
• Essential for activation of a certain group of white blood cells – called T-lymphocytes (T-cells) – that moderate the body’s inflammatory response during times of immune stress*
• Studies have found that the antioxidant-promoting properties of zinc help mitigate oxidative stress – a process that damages cells and tissues and can lead to several chronic health conditions*
• Promotes healthy skin and eyes*
• Needed to support the body's normal production of testosterone, a hormone essential for promoting lean muscle mass*

Thorne’s Pre-Workout Elite is designed to provide a clean and natural option to optimize performance during training and competition.* The ingredients in Pre-Workout Elite provide a boost to physical and mental energy production you can feel, without unpleasant side effects often associated with other pre-workout supplements.* 

This Thorne exclusive formula provides unique performance-supportive ingredients and a mushroom blend to help you achieve your goals in the gym, on the field, or at the screen.*

What you can expect from Thorne’s Pre-Workout Elite:

• A natural boost in the body’s ability to produce energy*
• An increase in blood flow to the muscles*
• A greater ability to push your body to its limits*
• Less fatigue so you can extend your training sessions*
• Support for your body’s ability to make lean muscle mass*
• Feel the benefits as soon as 30 minutes after consumption*
• Added benefits for recovery and post-workout fatigue*

What not to expect from Pre-Workout Elite:

• A formula that relies solely on a caffeine rush
• Tingling, itching, or burning skin
• An elevated heart rate or palpitations
• A massive energy drop after a workout

Features of Pre-Workout Elite

• NSF Certified for Sport®
• Powder form for ease of mixing in water or preferred beverage
• Citrus berry flavor
• No side effects like itching, burning, or tingling skin
• Benefits of a pre-workout without the jitters or crash
• Can be paired with other supplements, like Creatine or Beta-Alanine, to create the ultimate workout stack

A deeper look at Pre-Workout Elite’s active ingredients

Peak ATP®

Peak ATP is a patented form of adenosine 5’-triphosphate disodium (ATP). As the fuel for energy production in the body, a sufficient level of ATP is essential to physical and mental energy, stamina, and optimal performance.*

Benefits of Peak ATP:

• Improves blood flow to support muscle function and recovery*
• Promotes muscle strength and power so you achieve the most from your workouts*
• Supports the body’s ability to build lean body mass*
• Benefits recovery and post-workout fatigue and soreness so you can get back to your game, faster*

PeakO₂® Mushroom Blend 

PeakO₂ is a blend of six adaptogenic mushrooms that support the body’s ability to adapt to and overcome physical and mental stressors so you can perform at your best.*

Benefits of PeakO₂:

• Supports the body’s natural production of ATP – its cellular fuel*
• Enhances workout effectiveness by promoting exercise capacity*
• Helps extend the time-to-exhaustion during play and exercise*
• Helps increase maximum power output and strength*

Alpha-GPC (L-alpha-glycerylphosphorylcholine)

By supporting the body’s production of the brain neurotransmitter acetylcholine, alpha-GPC helps optimize the “mental game” aspect of your performance.*

Benefits of Alpha-GPC:

• Supports focus and memory so you can stay in the zone*
• Promotes neurological health and cognitive processing*
• Might help to maintain healthy memory function and mental performance*
• Promotes physical endurance so you can train and compete at your best*
• Supports production of human growth hormone (HGH)*

Guayusa Leaf Extract

The Guayusa plant is native to the Amazon rainforest and is rich in antioxidants. Because guayusa provides natural amounts of caffeine, the extract used in Thorne’s Pre-Workout Elite utilizes a patented extraction process that reduces the jitters and side effects common to other caffeine sources.

Benefits of Guayusa leaf extract:

• Supports physical and mental energy with fewer side effects than synthetic caffeine*
• Helps improve reaction time and cognitive focus during exercise*
• Helps reduce the effects of physical exertion on the body and mind*
• Enhances blood flow for optimized performance and recovery*

Mango Leaf Extract and Quercetin Phytosome

Mango leaf and quercetin phytosome work synergistically to enhance the mental and physical benefits of the Pre-Workout Elite formula.* 

Clinical studies show this potent combination helps:

• Increase power output and physical performance measures*
• Boost recovery and repair after exercise*
• Support rapid onset of mental focus and improved reaction time*
  

Because athletes need to know their supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations.

Iron is essential to the formation and function of healthy red blood cells.* An adequate amount of iron in the diet is required for blood cells to efficiently transport oxygen throughout the body. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), up to 16 percent of individuals in certain populations are deficient in iron.

Individuals who are prone to be iron or B vitamin deficient include:

• Individuals looking for nutritional support for anemia 
• Women of menstruating age
• Individuals who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet
• Older individuals and others who tend to have less stomach acid
• Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery
• Those who have intestinal conditions that affect nutrient absorption
• Individuals with an autoimmune disorder

Signs of an iron deficiency:

• Fatigue or weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Pale skin
• Cold hands and feet
• Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
• Changes in menstrual cycles
• Decreased athletic performance

Iron is difficult for the body to absorb, and supplementing with conventional forms of iron, including ferrous sulfate, can cause gastrointestinal side effects – such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and dark-colored stools. Thorne's Ferrasorb contains iron reacted with glycine to enhance its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, thus helping to decrease the typical side effects of iron supplementation.*

Why vitamin cofactors? Iron is not the only nutrient essential for healthy red blood cells. Having a deficiency in the B vitamins can also lead to adverse issues with red blood cell formation.*

Signs of B vitamin deficiency:

• Fatigue or muscle weakness
• Decreased mood quality
• Sores in the mouth or on the tongue
• Problems with memory or cognition
• Feeling of being on “pins and needles”

Ferrasorb combines the active forms of vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5'-phosphate), vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin), and folate (L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate), along with vitamin C, with a well-absorbed form of iron – offering comprehensive nutritional support for anemia.* 

Features of Thorne’s Ferrasorb:

• Iron provided in chelated form for optimal absorption*
• Reduced GI side effects, such as nausea and constipation*
• Provides 36 mg of elemental iron per capsule as Ferrochel® chelate
• Active forms of vitamins B12, B6, and folate, with vitamin C for an enhanced approach to red blood cell health*

Iron is essential to the formation and function of healthy red blood cells.* An adequate amount of dietary iron is required for blood cells to efficiently transport oxygen throughout the body. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), up to 16 percent of individuals in some populations is deficient in iron.

Individuals who can be prone to iron deficiency include:

• Women of menstruating age
• Individuals who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet
• Frequent blood donors
• Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery
• Individuals who eat a very high fiber diet, which can inhibit iron absorption
• Individuals recovering from blood loss, such as injury or surgery
• Performance athletes who have any of the above additional risk factors

Signs of iron deficiency:

• Fatigue or weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Pale skin
• Cold hands and feet
• Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
• Changes in menstrual cycles
• Decreased athletic performance

Iron is difficult for the body to absorb, and supplementing with conventional forms of iron, including ferrous sulfate, can cause gastrointestinal side effects – such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and dark-colored stools. Thorne's Iron Bisglycinate contains iron reacted with glycine to optimize its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract, thus minimizing the typical side effects of iron supplementation.*

Features of Thorne’s Iron Bisglycinate:

• Iron provided in a chelated form for optimal absorption
• Reduced GI side effects, such as nausea and constipation*
• Provides 25 mg of elemental iron per serving as Ferrochel® chelate
• NSF Certified for Sport®

Because an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents.

Thorne's ResveraCel supports cellular repair, up-regulates the sirtuin proteins, enhances NAD+ production, and benefits the cellular energy production that takes place in the mitochondria – thus supporting the process of healthy aging.* Adding ResveraCel to your daily supplement regimen can make a positive impact on aging and support good health as you get older.*

Benefits of Thorne’s ResveraCel:

• Supports healthy cellular aging*
• Natural activator of the sirtuin proteins, an important class of protein enzymes that act as cellular switches to up-regulate numerous positive functions associated with aging*
• Helps clean the body of old cells, by assisting with the elimination of aging cells (inactive, senescent)*
• Supports optimal mitochondrial number, structure, and function*
• Supports healthy methylation*
• Enhances cellular energy production*
• Promotes healthy metabolism as you age*
• Benefits healthy blood sugar and insulin sensitivity*
• Supports fat metabolism in the liver*

Take an inside look at the intelligent ingredients in ResveraCel and their beneficial impacts on healthy aging:

Nicotinamide Riboside Hydrogen Malate (NR)
NAD+ – nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide – is an important coenzyme found in every cell that plays an integral role in multiple body functions. Because the body’s natural level of NAD+ begins to decline significantly with age, it can lead to adverse effects of aging and age-related conditions. As a direct precursor to NAD+, NR efficiently stimulates the production of NAD+, which:

• Promotes multiple aspects of healthy aging*
• Supports cellular repair processes*
• Protects against DNA damage and oxidative stress*
• Promotes exercise efficiency, helping to support health and fitness goals*
• Helps maintain an optimal state of health*
• Promotes the number and health of the mitochondria in cells, benefiting mitochondrial metabolism*

• Supports normal circadian rhythm function*

Resveratrol

Resveratrol, a natural substance found in, among other things, red wine, has shown promise in clinical studies by modulating the effects of several age-related conditions, including:

• Supporting the body's normal inflammatory response and its health-promoting effect on blood vessels*
• Activating a special class of protein enzymes called sirtuins that act as cellular switches by up-regulating numerous positive functions, including cellular aging, inflammatory response, detoxification, stress resistance, fat and glucose metabolism, circadian rhythm, and mitochondrial biogenesis*
• The sirtuin proteins support the formation of new mitochondria in the cells, which results in more efficient cellular energy production and possibly increased longevity*

Quercetin Phytosome

Senescence is the natural process in which aging cells stop dividing, but do not die. The over-accumulation of senescent cells is associated with biological aging and various age-related disorders. Quercetin is at the forefront of healthy aging because:

• Quercetin is one of only two nutrients that have been studied for its ability to reduce cellular senescence*
• Quercetin partners with resveratrol in the quest for healthy aging because it slows the breakdown of resveratrol in the body, allowing resveratrol more time to do its job*
• Quercetin up-regulates the sirtuin proteins, which are associated with healthy cellular aging and improved weight-related metabolic factors*

Betaine
To achieve NR’s optimal benefit, it is important to support the body’s methylation processes. Betaine is a premiere methyl donor because:

• Betaine (also called trimethylglycine) is a superior nutrient for donating its methyl groups – compounds that help produce healthy DNA, neurotransmitters, and cellular energy*
• In female athletes, research indicates that betaine promotes lean body composition by helping to reduce body fat without negatively affecting muscle mass*
• Betaine supports the body’s ability to engage in higher volume exercise – increased repetitions and weight load in male athletes and improved high volume work capacity in female athletes*

Thorne's Melaton-3 is NSF Certified for Sport®. Thorne offers melatonin in both 3 mg (Melatonin-3) and 5 mg (Melatonin-5) capsules. Melatonin, the primary hormone of the pineal gland, is a powerful "chronobiotic" that helps maintain the body's normal circadian rhythms.* In individuals who have difficulty sleeping or who have altered circadian rhythms because of jet lag or night shift work, melatonin supplementation promotes the resynchronization of this cycle.* Supplementation can also benefit those whose difficulty sleeping is caused by the aging-related decrease in the body's ability to synthesize melatonin from the amino acid tryptophan.* Research indicates melatonin exerts its sleep-promoting efficacy by decreasing the amount of time needed to fall asleep, by promoting the ability to stay asleep, and by enhancing the depth of sleep.*

Melatonin administration from 0.3 mg to 5.0 mg has been shown to exert a sedative-like effect.* When supplemented prior to the onset of the body's normal melatonin secretion, even a low amount of melatonin can promote sleep.* Melatonin apparently enhances the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) via direct interaction with GABA receptors, thus resulting in relaxation.* Thorne's Melaton-3 supplies 3 mg of melatonin in each capsule, and Melaton-5 supplies 5 mg per capsule and is used when a higher amount of melatonin is desired. Melatonin also has significant antioxidant activity.* Adequate melatonin levels have been reported to be a positive factor in cardiovascular, neuroendocrine, GI, and bone health.*

Because an athlete needs to know that his or her supplements are trustworthy and compliant, every batch of an NSF Certified for Sport® product is tested for compliance with label claims and to ensure the absence of more than 200 substances banned by many major athletic organizations, including stimulants, narcotics, steroids, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, and masking agents.

Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, is produced by the skin when it is exposed to sunlight. Although direct sunlight exposure is a great source of vitamin D, due to the use of sunscreen, seasonal changes, geography, and lifestyle, many individuals don’t get enough sun, so they can be prone to having a low level of vitamin D. Therefore, finding the best vitamin D supplement can provide great health benefits.* Thorne’s Vitamin D Liquid for adults and children makes supplementation easy.

Benefits of Thorne’s Vitamin D Liquid: 

• Supports healthy teeth and bones*
• Promotes lean muscle mass and helps maintain muscle strength*
• Enhances the absorption and retention of calcium*
• Supports healthy brain function and positive mood*
• Promotes cardiovascular health and immune function*

Features of Thorne's Vitamin D Liquid: 

• Liquid form makes supplementation easy to customize for adults and children
• Can be mixed with food or beverages for ease of use
• Formulated with vitamin D3, a more potent and better absorbed form than vitamin D2
• In a base of medium-chain triglyceride oil without soy oil or sesame oil, and is preserved with mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin E)
• The self-dispensing top provides accurate and individualized dosing by metering individual drops

You could be at risk of a vitamin D deficiency if you:

• Rarely go outdoors, live in the northern latitudes, or have a darker skin tone
• Have limited sun exposure due to your occupation, clothing choices, or engage in indoor athletics rather than outdoor sports
• Regularly wear sunscreen with an SPF greater than 8
• Are an older adult (the risk of a deficiency increases with age beginning at age 50)
• Have a chronic health condition, such as a bowel disease or a surgical procedure (like gastric bypass), that can decrease fat absorption
• Are obese