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Why NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Are Important for All Athletes
Why NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Are Important for All Athletes
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jun 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this special performance edition of the Thorne podcast, Brian Jordan, technical manager for the NSF Certified for Sport® program, explains the importance of NSF Certified for Sport products and why they are not just for the pros – they are for everyone.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Brian Jordan background in sports science [1:10]
MLB [2:54]
Mitchel Report [3:10]
Dietary supplements in the MLB [4:02]
Supplements and athlete safety [4:49]
NSF Certified for Sport® program [5:31]
Evolution of nutritional supplement regulations [6:21]
Positive tests from contamination [7:45]
Russian doping scandal and keeping athletes safe [9:52]
Athlete education [11:10]
NSF Certified for Sport® certification [11:58]
Certification process [12:20]
Prohibited substance list [12:59]
NSF science and testing department [13:56]
Testing for heavy metals and other toxins [16:43]
NSF Certified for Sport® for non-athletes [18:35]
Certification is good for everyone [18:55]
The future of NSF Certified for Sport® and sport supplementation [19:52]
Impact of the pandemic [20:00]
Supplement education [20{40]
Questions from the community [22:50]
What does NSF stand for [22:54]
NSF International [23:45]
Fitness tips or advice [23:59]
Start with diet [24:23]
How does NSF compare to other third-party certifications/labels [25:57]
One of the most comprehensive certification programs [26:00]
If something is certified, is it safe? [27:35]
What is the strangest thing you’ve found in a product? [29:21]
How to be sure NSF doesn’t miss anything [30:06]
NSF and FDA [31:23]
How important is NSF certification? [33:05]
Learning more about NSF certification [34:41]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
How Does NSF Protect Athletes?
Certification by NSF International Explained and What Certification Means For You
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Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Brian Jordan background in sports science [1:10]
MLB [2:54]
Mitchel Report [3:10]
Dietary supplements in the MLB [4:02]
Supplements and athlete safety [4:49]
NSF Certified for Sport® program [5:31]
Evolution of nutritional supplement regulations [6:21]
Positive tests from contamination [7:45]
Russian doping scandal and keeping athletes safe [9:52]
Athlete education [11:10]
NSF Certified for Sport® certification [11:58]
Certification process [12:20]
Prohibited substance list [12:59]
NSF science and testing department [13:56]
Testing for heavy metals and other toxins [16:43]
NSF Certified for Sport® for non-athletes [18:35]
Certification is good for everyone [18:55]
The future of NSF Certified for Sport® and sport supplementation [19:52]
Impact of the pandemic [20:00]
Supplement education [20{40]
Questions from the community [22:50]
What does NSF stand for [22:54]
NSF International [23:45]
Fitness tips or advice [23:59]
Start with diet [24:23]
How does NSF compare to other third-party certifications/labels [25:57]
One of the most comprehensive certification programs [26:00]
If something is certified, is it safe? [27:35]
What is the strangest thing you’ve found in a product? [29:21]
How to be sure NSF doesn’t miss anything [30:06]
NSF and FDA [31:23]
How important is NSF certification? [33:05]
Learning more about NSF certification [34:41]
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
How Does NSF Protect Athletes?
Certification by NSF International Explained and What Certification Means For You
Subscribe To More Content
Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show on your podcast app. You can also learn more about what we talked about by visiting Thorne.com and checking out the latest news, videos, and stories on Thorne’s Take 5 Daily blog.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Released:
Jun 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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