Dr. Stephen Phipps, ND, PhD, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer, returns to the podcast to answer your questions about how Thorne products are formulated. Join podcast host Dr. Robert Rountree on the journey of a Thorne supplement, from idea and prototype to clinical study and customers’ homes. During this episode you’ll learn about: Returning guest – Dr. Stephen Phipps, Thorne’s Chief Innovation Officer [0:55] Behind the science: How Thorne designs its supplements [3:18] Scientific solutions from natural ingredients [6:45] From idea to prototype to clinical study [9:33] Thorne’s partnerships in clinical trials [12:22] How long does Thorne take to formulate its products? [14:48] Sourcing sustainable ingredients with minimal ecological impact [15:53] The benefits of Thorne’ multiple rounds of testing on ingredients and products [19:57] Questions from the community What exactly is a vitamin, and how is it different from a mineral? [25:30] What are some Thorne products delivered in capsules and others as loose powders? [29:29] Why does Thorne reformulate products that are already on the market? [33:14] Resources to topics mentioned in this episode: Connect with Stephen Phipps, ND, PHD, on LinkedIn The ‘Lifecycle’ of Thorne Products with Stephen Phipps, Chief Innovation Officer Better Products for a Better Future, with Stephen Phipps, Chief Innovation Officer What Inspires Us to Innovate, with Mario Roxas, Director of Research and Development 3 Things You Should Know About Sustainability at Thorne Product Quality: Thorne's Defining Characteristic From the podcast archives, with Dr. Stephen Phipps: Navigating the Science Behind Botanical Extracts New Approaches to Kids’ Nutrition Products mentioned in this episode: Rhodiola, SynaQuell™, Berberine, Magnesium CitraMate, Magnesium Bisglycinate, Quercetin Phytosome, NAC Subscribe to More Content Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also learn more about the topics in the episode by checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.