In this Nutrition Masters Course on HDL dysfunction and cardiovascular health, we will describe the cardioprotective roles of HDL particles. We will discuss what happens when HDL particles become dysfunctional and why dysfunctional HDL is a cardiovascular risk easily overlooked. Last, but not least, we will discuss how to improve HDL function via nutrition and lifestyle. View the Course

The Nutrition Masters Course on The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) explores the ECS, a critical homeostatic regulator in the body. Topics include ECS research history, ECS-related compounds and terminology, diverse physiological functions of the ECS, endocannabinoid tone, clinical endocannabinoid deficiency (CED), and potential clinical strategies to support ECS function—including phytocannabinoid bioactives found in the Cannabis plant (e.g., from hemp extract). View the Course       

The Nutrition Masters Course on Perinatal Management in the 21st Century takes a deep dive look into the importance of hormones, hormone balance, and metabolism in fertility, preconception, and conception; underscores the critical need for preconception, prenatal, and postpartum care for the mother, as well as preconception care for the father; discusses the importance of normal weight gain and implications for fetal health; and identifies the unique nutritional needs at each stage of pregnancy. After all, healthy parents = healthy…

The Nutrition Masters Course on Estrogen Balance, Clearance, and Health will help you understand how estrogen is produced, utilized, and cleared by the body. This course explores the clinical implications of disrupted estrogen metabolism throughout the lifespan and how modulation of estrogen balance may help reduce risk for hormone-related health concerns. Finally, you will learn about key nutritional influences that support healthy estrogen biotransformation and clearance. Get ready to master critical concepts on estrogen and health! View the Course

The Nutrition Masters Course on Inflammation and Targeted Nutrition begins by exploring the cellular mechanisms for the distinct stages of inflammation initiation and resolution. Consequences of chronic inflammation are highlighted in this presentation. Evidence is provided for select nutritional bioactives that can modulate inflammation initiation, including palmitoylethanolamide (PEA),  omega-3s EPA and DHA, curcumin, xanthohumol, Boswellia serrata, ginger, and tetrahydro-iso-alpha acids (THIAA). The science behind specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) and their critical role in inflammation resolution is examined, along with emerging…

This Nutrition Masters Course on probiotics provides history, guidelines, reviews scientific studies on key probiotic strains, discusses mechanisms of action, multiple and single strains, as well as new research. The piece begins with a brief history of intestinal microbiome science, including pioneering researchers in the fields of microbiology and immunology. Next, the relationship between the microbiome and human health is explored, with a focus on the gut microbiota and factors that influence the composition or activity of gut bacteria. Criteria…

In this Nutrition Masters Course on Omega-3 Fatty Acids, the biochemistry, functions, sources, recommendations, and status (i.e., nutrient gaps and deficiency) are explored. Omega-3 vs. 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are differentiated in this discussion. Next, the evidence-based roles of omega-3 fatty acids in disease prevention and treatment are covered for a variety of life stages and conditions such as: pregnancy, infant and children’s health, asthma, cardiovascular disease, muscle function, cognition, mood, diabetes, NAFLD, age-related macular degeneration, and rheumatoid arthritis.…

In this Nutrition Masters Course on Targeted Nutrition Therapy, the clinical evidence basis for innovative, targeted nutrition therapy (NT) approaches will be explored for the following health areas: blood glucose management, dyslipidemia, and gut health. Insights are shared from randomized controlled trial research at the Joslin Diabetes Center, the world’s largest diabetes research center, as well as from practice-based research investigations around the US. View the Course

In this Nutrition Masters Course on the Ketogenic Program, you will glean insights on the ketogenic diet through an evidence-based research approach. First, the impact of dietary macronutrient composition in human health, with a focus on low-carbohydrate implementation, will be explored. Next, the physiology and mechanisms supporting ketogenic approaches and nutritional ketosis, along with the clinical outcomes of ketogenic diets, are covered. Finally, clinical safety and monitoring guidance, as well as targeted nutritional supplement support strategies (e.g. medium-chain triglycerides and…