Welcome to the September 2025 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,...
September 18, 2025 • Thorne
It has become the social norm in the United States and around the world to wake up in the morning and immediately seek a caffeine fix. Later in the day, many people unwind with an alcoholic beverag...
September 17, 2025 • Maura Donovan, MS, RD, CSSD
Enzymes help the body’s reactions happen easier and faster than if the enzymes weren’t present. While we have enzymes enabling chemical reactions throughout the cells of our bodies, not all enzymes...
September 12, 2025 • Sheena Smith, MS, MA
A physically active female knows when her menstrual cycle is about to begin, without even counting the days. In the 5-10 days before it starts, a woman’s body is priming for major physiological cha...
September 11, 2025 • Laura Kunces, PhD, RD, CSSD
Chances are, you hated broccoli as a kid, but your mother implored you to eat it anyway. “Eat your broccoli!” is a common trope – it’s in memes, advertisements, and cartoons. It has even become sla...
September 10, 2025 • Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd
Let’s talk about those late-night cravings. Raiding the refrigerator or pantry for something salty or sweet before bed… We’ve all been there. Late-night snacking has its downsides, and many health ...
September 9, 2025 • Austin Ruff, MA
From irregular sleep schedules to advanced hydration needs, first responders like fire fighters, police, military, and tactical athletes face unique challenges to staying ready for active duty. Str...
September 8, 2025 • Thorne
Promote enhanced muscle performance and strength with creatine monohydrate. Great for more than just athletes – it also supports cellular energy production and cognitive function to help you perfor...
September 7, 2025 • Thorne
Aging is part of life – and with it comes wisdom and experience. Regardless, who wouldn't like to slow down the clock a bit? If you're wondering how to slow aging, the answer lies in your daily cho...
September 6, 2025 • Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic