Course overview

    1. Welcome to Supplement Foundations

    1. The role and types of supplements

    1. An overview of the US supplement industry

    1. Common supplement types and delivery forms

    1. Clinical applications of nutrients, hormones, herbs, and probiotics

    1. Supplements for common health conditions

About this course

  • Free
  • 8 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Define dietary supplements and their role in complementing the diet.

  • Recognize common types of supplements, including vitamins, minerals, herbs and botanicals, hormones, enzymes, and probiotics.

  • Understand key clinical applications of supplements in addressing health conditions.

  • Evaluate evidence-based approaches for recommending supplements to patients.

  • Identify factors affecting nutrient status and supplementation needs.

Your instructor

Natacha Montpellier, ND

Medical Science Liaison

Dr. Natacha Montpellier is a registered naturopathic doctor in Ontario, Canada. She currently maintains a private clinical practice focused on hormonal and reproductive health. Dr. Natacha, ND, also serves as a Medical Science Liaison on Fullscript’s Medical Advisory team.

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