Nutritional Products and Supplements

Nutritional Products & Supplements 

At Aster Nutrition & Naturopathic Medicine, I have carefully curated a selection of premium nutritional products and supplements to improve your health and well-being and elevate your quality of life. Learn more about them below or contact me with questions or concerns

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Healthy Aging Bundle - $92.00

Lack of sleep, being stuck at a desk, too many late nights, over-exposure to the sun, and an unbalanced diet—each of these healthy lifestyle obstacles can affect your body and lead to signs of early aging. ResveraCel®, a potent supplement, can help support healthy aging and cellular function. 

Benefits

Supports healthy cellular aging & helps eliminate aging cells from the body 
Enhances cellular energy production 
Promotes healthy metabolism as we age
CoQ10 (formerly Q-Best 100) 
Supports normal cardiovascular function & enhances blood vessel function 
Is an essential nutrient for cellular energy production 
Works as an antioxidant in cell membranes, helping to protect against oxidative stress & cellular damage 

Skin Health Bundle - $77.00

Thorne’s Skin Health Bundle provides comprehensive support for healthy skin, hair, and nails. Collagen Plus is a collagen formula designed to nourish hair and nails and support healthy, hydrated skin. Biotin, on the other hand, offers a high concentration of biotin, a B vitamin that promotes fingernail strength and supports healthy skin and hair. Low biotin levels are associated with hair loss and scaly skin.

Warnings

Allergy Warning: This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. 
Pregnancy: If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product. 
Interactions: There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date. 

Weight Management Bundle - $132.00

A Trio of Supplements Supporting Healthy Weight & Your Body’s Metabolism

Thorne’s Weight Management Bundle contains 3 science-backed supplements that help maintain a healthy weight and promote optimal metabolism—Metabolic Health, Super EPA, and FloraMend Prime Probiotic®. 

To help maintain weight goals, Thorne’s Weight Management Bundle contains 3 supplements with evidence-based ingredients that are effective for reducing hunger cravings, promoting energy, and supporting metabolism and insulin sensitivity. 

Metabolic Health contains curcumin & bergamot phytosomes which help to maintain a happy weight by supporting fat metabolism as well as support optimal cholesterol & blood sugar levels. 
Super EPA contains 2 omega-3 fatty acids—EPA & DHA. Omega-3s help maintain a normal inflammatory response throughout the body, including in the adipocytes (fat cells). A skewed inflammatory response in the fat cells can contribute to insulin resistance and obesity. Omega-3 fatty acids also support heart & brain health & promote a healthy insulin response. These 2 fatty acids support good circulation by promoting healthy blood vessels, enhancing blood flow by optimizing vascular endothelial function, & maintaining already normal triglyceride & cholesterol levels. 
FloraMend Prime Probiotic® contains 3 stable probiotic strains that promote overall digestive health & immune function. Its 3 probiotic strains resist destruction by stomach acid & need no refrigeration. Mounting evidence supports the positive influence of the gut microbiome in promoting weight management goals.  
What is the microbiome? It's the bacteria & other organisms that inhabit the gut, plus the genetic material associated with these bacteria. Animal & human studies demonstrate that lean individuals have different & more diverse types of bacteria than obese individuals. A human study on Lactobacillus gasseri (the predominant species in FloraMend) found an average 4.6-percent reduction in visceral & subcutaneous fat tissue with accompanying positive effects on body weight, waist circumference, & body mass index. 

Protocol for Thorne Weight Management Program

Note: This may vary slightly from the suggested use on the product label. 

Metabolic Health: 2 Capsules with Breakfast & 2 Capsules with Dinner 
Super EPA: 2 Gel Caps Daily with A Meal 
FloraMend Prime Probiotic: 1 Capsule Daily 

Warnings

Allergy Warning: This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. 
Pregnancy: If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product. 
Interactions: Curcumin has been shown to reduce the therapeutic efficacy of cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) in animal studies. In vitro research revealed that curcumin decreased camptothecin-induced death of cultured breast cancer cells. Curcumin might also interfere with the absorption & efficacy of the chemotherapy drug irinotecan, used to treat colon cancer. The concurrent use of curcumin with these agents should be avoided.

Gut Health Bundle - $104.00

Most individuals think the stomach is solely there to digest food. But there’s so much more going on down there than most of us realize. The intestinal tract contains trillions of bacteria that—when a person is healthy—coexist within us in a beneficial and symbiotic relationship. The beneficial bacteria living inside our intestinal tracts are responsible for a variety of bodily functions. For example, these beneficial bacteria help digest food, produce vitamins, regulate metabolism, and promote healthy immune function. 
Thorne’s Gut Health Bundle includes the following 3 products: (1) a shelf-stable probiotic that promotes digestive and intestinal health; (2) an easy-to-consume fiber formula that helps maintain regularity and a balanced GI flora; and (3) a unique and good-tasting botanical and nutrient formula that helps maintain a healthy intestinal tract. 

Bacillus coagulans is a stable probiotic bacteria that survives stomach acid & retains its potency in the intestines, where it acts to promote healthy gut flora. Numerous clinical studies have found that the exact strain of bacteria in Thorne’s Bacillus coagulans improves bowel function. 
FiberMend® is a blend of soluble prebiotic fiber that helps maintain healthy glycemic control & promotes regularity and optimal digestive function. FiberMend mixes easily in water or a preferred beverage. 
EnteroMend® helps maintain a healthy inflammatory response in the GI tract, soothes the GI tract's mucus membranes, & supports colonic permeability and bowel regularity.

Weight Management Test - $249.00

Aspects of Weight Management

Obesity is a growing epidemic. The average person gains 1.5 pounds of fat every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 40 percent of U.S. adults are obese, with the highest prevalence of obesity occurring in men and women older than 40. Your metabolism is directly affected by your hormone levels, dietary patterns, stress levels, and your ability to maintain physical activity, muscle mass, and optimal nutritional status. 

How the Biomarkers Measured Impact Your Health

Your body composition changes naturally over time because of fluctuating hormone levels associated with age. Thorne's Weight Management Test measures hormones and other biomarkers that are important regulators of body composition, including maintenance of muscle mass and changes in body fat accumulation, metabolism, and energy levels. An imbalance in one or more of these hormone levels could be inhibiting your ability to lose weight or maintain your current weight. 

Reproductive Hormones: Estrogen, Progesterone, & Testosterone 

Estrogen (Estradiol): Estradiol is the most powerful & active form of the 3 forms of estrogen in the body. In addition to being important for bone health, fertility, & cardiovascular health, estradiol plays a role in how the body regulates weight & metabolism. In women, the level of estradiol declines normally with menopause or other conditions that alter ovarian function. In men, their estrogen level usually increases when the level of testosterone begins to decline. 
Progesterone: In women, the hormone progesterone is released by the ovaries during ovulation. It is also produced to a lesser extent in the adrenal glands. In men, progesterone is produced in the testes & also in the adrenal glands. A progesterone level not in the normal range can result in bloating & food cravings. A person's progesterone level is also connected to thyroid function & the body's ability to convert fat into energy. 
Testosterone: Regarding body weight, testosterone plays a role in both men & women, & it does so in several unique ways that sometimes appear to be opposite to one another. In men, a higher testosterone level is associated with more muscle, less body fat, & better insulin sensitivity; i.e., better metabolic health. In women, however, a higher level of testosterone is associated with worse insulin sensitivity & increased body weight. Despite these nearly opposite roles, testosterone is an important biomarker for both weight/composition & metabolism, and an optimal level is beneficial in both women & men. 

Thyroid Hormone

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH): In addition to the sex hormones, Thorne's Weight Management Test measures TSH, a primary indicator of thyroid function. TSH stimulates the production of 2 other thyroid hormones, T3 & T4, which are responsible for regulating the speed at which cells work—everything from how fast your heart beats to how fast your intestines process food. An underactive thyroid gland can slow down your body's metabolism, which decreases energy production & contributes to weight gain. 

Blood Sugar Maintenance

Thorne's Weight Management Test measures hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c), a biomarker of carbohydrate tolerance and blood sugar management. 

Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c): HbA1c is a measure of your overall blood sugar control & is used as a primary marker of risk for diabetes. The HbA1c test measures your average blood sugar over the past 3-month period by measuring the amount of hemoglobin in your blood that has glucose attached to it. Having a higher-than-average blood sugar level over this 3-month period will result in an elevated HbA1c level. Having an elevated HbA1c level increases your risk for insulin resistance, diabetes, & cardiovascular disease. 
Vitamin D: Vitamin D has always been known for its capacity to support calcium absorption & bone health. More recently, an understanding of vitamin D's wider role in the body has emerged, which includes healthy immune function, maintaining a normal inflammatory response, supporting muscle structure & function, & supporting weight management. A low vitamin D level is associated with higher body fat & increased incidence of obesity.  
This is due in part to the fact that with more body fat, vitamin D—a fat-soluble vitamin—is taken up & stored in fat rather than circulating in the body where it can do its job. However, some studies also suggest that a low vitamin D level plays a role in the development of obesity & related health complications. Some data even indicates that in overweight individuals with low levels of vitamin D, supplemental vitamin D can help achieve a healthy weight. 

Adrenal Hormones

Cortisol: Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. Cortisol has wide-ranging effects on regulating metabolism, immune function, & the body's response to stress. An abnormal level of cortisol can have an adverse effect on appetite and body weight—resulting in increased appetite & sugar cravings. Cortisol is often called "the stress hormone" because your body releases more of it when you are experiencing stress, are ill, or have a low blood sugar level.  
The level of cortisol fluctuates naturally during the day, with the highest level usually being in the morning to help you wake up, enhance your energy and appetite, & moderate your normal response to physical & emotional stress during the day. When your cortisol rhythm is altered, however, a wide variety of adverse health effects can be experienced, including mood changes, energy changes, altered immune function, & weight changes. 
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA): DHEA is also produced in the adrenal glands, as well as in small amounts in the ovaries & testes. As a precursor hormone, DHEA is converted to testosterone & estrogen in other tissues. DHEA balances the effect of cortisol on metabolism & can be especially important for age-related weight maintenance.  
The body's production of DHEA is in direct competition with its production of cortisol, because both DHEA & cortisol utilize the same hormone precursor known as pregnenolone. Typically, stressors, such as traumatic events, illness, or other life-related events, significantly decrease the level of DHEA while increasing the level of cortisol. 

Gut Health Test - $198.00

What Is Reported

Intestinal Permeability (Stool): Understand your personal risk for how easily particles can pass through your intestinal wall based on your microbiome composition. 

Intestinal Permeability Score 

Gut Dysbiosis (Stool): Measures the presence of any dysbiosis—an imbalance in the bacteria in the gut. An optimal balance of gut bacteria is associated with health, wellness, & a reduced risk of various disease conditions.

Good Bacteria, Bad Bacteria, Conditional Bacteria, & Probiotics

Digestion (Stool): Learn how your age, prescription medications, over-the-counter products, surgery, injuries, & various lifestyle factors can impact your digestive capabilities.

Digestion Score

Inflammation (Stool): Understand your personal risk for inflammation & patterns of inflammatory activity.

Inflammation Score

Enteric Nervous System Imbalance (Stool): Learn how your bacterial makeup impacts the real-time communication between your gut & brain & how it affects your autonomic & central nervous systems, nutrient metabolism, sleep, mood, food cravings, stress levels, & more. 

Nervous System Imbalance Score

Diversity (Stool): The quality and the quantity of the microbes in your gut influence multiple metrics of health, weight, & metabolism, as well as your personal risk for disease. Your Beta-Diversity score compares your microbiome to the healthy microbiomes of others.

Beta-Diversity

Micronutrients (Stool): This is the score associated with your gut’s capability to produce folate (vitamin B9), vitamin B6, vitamin B12, & niacin (vitamin B3) based on the makeup of your microbiome.

Niacin, B6, Folate, and B12

Short-Chain Fatty Acids (Stool): Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) help maintain a normal level of inflammation in the gut while also supporting the gut’s immune function. Your score reflects the capability of your gut to produce SCFA based on your gut’s microbial composition. 

Butyrate, Lactate, Propionate, & Valerate 

Immune Readiness (Stool): Your gut’s microbial composition plays a key role in keeping you healthy when you are confronted with immune stressors. Your score is derived from an advanced proprietary equation.

Immune Score

Pathogens (Stool): Pathogens in the air, food, & drinking water can cause immediate & undesirable symptoms. Your sample is screened for 11 undesirable pathogens, including viruses & parasites.

Bacteria, Viruses, & Parasites

Menopause BundlePrice $109.00

Although the age a woman will experience menopause varies, it typically occurs during the late 40s or early 50s. The transition time leading to menopause is referred to as perimenopause, and it brings about several physiological changes. During this transition, her diet and exercise play an important role in minimizing the symptoms associated with the biological changes brought on by menopause. In addition to diet and exercise, supplements can provide important nutritional support.

Meta-Balance is designed for women who are experiencing perimenopause or menopause and want a natural approach to managing symptoms. Many women prefer a natural approach to mitigating the unpleasant aspects of menopause, such as hot flashes, mood swings, sleeplessness, night sweats, and memory lapses. Meta-Balance™ can help manage the symptoms associated with the normal ebbing of hormones that occurs during menopause. Chaste tree has a stimulating effect on the ovaries. Wild yam and black cohosh help moderate the natural decrease in female hormone production. Pycnogenol is well recognized for its beneficial properties in providing support for a wide range of menopausal issues, from hot flashes to skin elasticity to loss of libido.
ResveraCel® combines nicotinamide riboside (NR) with resveratrol and cofactors to support efficient energy production at the cellular level and healthy aging. NR is the most efficient direct precursor to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), which enables the mitochondria (power houses in every cell) to generate the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions.
Advanced Bone Support combines highly-researched nutrients that are essential for bone health. The calcium and magnesium in the formula are optimally absorbed forms and also more concentrated, resulting in a higher elemental amount of these minerals per capsule. Thorne's vitamin D (as vitamin D3) is free from the preservatives and lactose diluents used in many other vitamin D brands on the market. Vitamin D3, which facilitates the absorption of calcium; boron, which assists the body's metabolism of vitamin D and estrogen; and B vitamins for healthy methylation, which mediates homocysteine levels, a known risk factor of low bone density.

Energy Bundle
Price $85.00

Feeling fatigued? Thorne’s Energy Bundle contains two supplements that provide comprehensive support for the body’s adrenal glands and cellular energy production in the mitochondria.

Daily Greens Plus is a comprehensive formula with 28 powerhouse ingredients that promote physical endurance, cognitive performance and cellular energy production.

Basic B Complex is a balanced complex of all eight B vitamins with choline to promote cellular energy productions, and promote the conversion of carbohydrates into energy.