Duration: 12 sessions (15 academic hours) Teacher: nutritionist, medical doctor–dietitian Level: Pro
It is possible to obtain all essential nutrients from food, but it is often challenging. The nutraceuticals course will help you understand how to effectively address deficiencies using modern dietary supplements, while supporting balance and overall health of the body.
Skills you will gain after completing the course:
Improve overall health through targeted supplementation
Adjust body weight according to goals (loss, gain, maintenance)
Correct nutrient deficiencies effectively
Create meal plans for any goal
Use dietary supplements to maintain balance and health
Understand how to mitigate negative impacts of environment, poor sleep and low food quality
COURSE PROGRAM Session 1. General Questions About Dietary Supplements
Definition and classification of supplements
Comparison with medications
History of nutraceuticals
Bioavailability, myths and mistakes
Common questions
Regulation and certification (FDA, GMP, USP, NSF)
Reading labels, dosage rules (RDA, AI, EAR, UL)
Session 2. Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Metabolism specifics
Vitamins A, D, E, K
Deficiency levels and risk groups
Hypervitaminosis
Norms, forms, lab ranges
Functions and food sources
Synergists and antagonists
Supplement selection
Session 3. Water-Soluble Vitamins
Metabolism specifics
Vitamin C and B-group
Functions and deficiency stages
Risk groups
Hypervitaminosis
Norms, forms, lab ranges
Food sources
Synergists, antagonists
Supplement selection
Session 4. Vitamin-Like Compounds
Coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid, B4, B8, B10, B13, B14, B15, vitamin U, carnitine, vitamin F
Functions and metabolism
Norms and forms
Synergists and antagonists
Food sources
Principles of choosing supplements
Session 5. Minerals (Part 1)
Macro-elements: calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, iron