What Do My Sleep Test Results Mean?

The Thorne Podcast

Visuals are helpful, but what do the melatonin and cortisol graphs from your Sleep Test results really mean? Vice President of Medical Affairs Amanda Frick joins Chief Medical Advisor Robert Rountree as they analyze and discuss their own results on this special episode.

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During this episode you’ll learn about:

1. The importance of getting good sleep and who may benefit from taking the test [1:51]

2. The steps of ordering and taking Thorne’s Sleep Test [5:18]

3. Dr. Robert Rountree’s results [5:54]

• Overview/ Melatonin score: Dr. Rountree has a generally low level of melatonin, struggles to adjust to new time zones [5:58]
• Should Dr. Rountree take melatonin on a regular basis? [8:01]
• Cortisol score: Dr. Rountree has low cortisol, struggles to get out of bed [10:07]
• Dr. Frick’s recommendations for Dr. Rountree to support his circadian rhythm [11:40]
• Test recommendations: Mediterranean diet, melatonin-rich foods, avoid alcohol before bed, limit caffeine, exercise/ meditation [12:41]
• Product recommendations: Melaton-3™, Cortrex®, Stress Balance (formerly Phytisone) [13:44]

4. Dr. Amanda Frick’s results [15:25]

• Overview: Dr. Frick says she’s a good sleeper and falls asleep fast, but struggles in the morning [15:34]
• Melatonin score: Dr. Frick has a generally healthy level of melatonin [16:03]
• Cortisol score: Dr. Frick has a generally high cortisol level [18:10]
• How her adrenal glands/ poor sleep hygiene may be contributing to an irregular cortisol rhythm [19:32]
• Test recommendations: Mediterranean diet, avoid alcohol before bed, limit caffeine, work out in the morning [21:04]
• Product recommendations: Cortrex®, Craving and Stress Support [formerly Relora Plus] [21:48]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Why Sleep Is Important And What You Can Do To Improve It
• Melatonin 101: What It Is, What It Does, and What Causes Disruptions
• Mayo Clinic Discusses the Dangers of Sleep Apnea
• 4 Ideas to Enhance Sleep Quality During the Hectic Holiday Season
• Mayo Clinic Discusses Healthy Sleeping Habits for Older Adults
• What is Blue Light and How Does It Affect Me?
• Can You Disrupt Your Sleep Cycle Without Leaving Home?
• Matthew Walker “Why We Sleep”

Links to products mentioned in this episode: Sleep Test, Melaton-3™, Phosphatidylserine (formerly Iso-Phos), Cortrex®, Stress Balance (formerly Phytisone), Niacel® 400, Craving and Stress Support (formerly Relora Plus), Pantethine

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