101 Advanced Nutritional Medicine – Essentials of Metabolism and Theories of Aging

The first of 6 courses in the ROHP-Qualifying Program (Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioners).

This Course is Organized into the following 3 sections and each section includes an exam.

1. Essentials of Nutrition and Metabolism in Health and Disease Part 1.
2. Essentials of Nutrition and Metabolism in Health and Disease Part 2.
3. Theories of Aging.

1. Essentials of Nutrition and Metabolism in Health and Disease Part 1.

This course provides students with an in-depth look at key metabolic and physiological processes in the body impacted by specific macronutrients (carbohydrates, fiber, protein, fat), as well as macronutrient synthesis, absorption and utilization.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the synthesis of various macronutrients, energy production pathways and shifts in metabolism based on various factors.
• Students will understand macronutrient physiological processing within the body of all macronutrients.
• Students will have the clinical skills to begin counseling patients on key dietary strategies to improve key health parameters.

2. Essentials of Nutrition and Metabolism in Health and Disease Part 2

This course involves a detailed look at the physiological role played by each vitamin, including their use as supplements in the prevention and management of various health conditions.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will develop an in-depth understanding of the biochemical pathways where vitamins are required.
• Students will be able to identify early warning signs of specific vitamin deficiency or toxicity states.
• Students will be able to recommend specific doses of various micronutrients in complementary management.

3. Theories of Aging

This course reviews the best-documented understanding of the aging process, including an investigation into telomeres, damage accumulation, neuro-endocrine clock adaptations, immune function, cross-linking of proteins and mitochondrial dysfunction.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the physiological impact of specific biological processes on the aging process.
• Students will be able to identify key age-related biomarkers in their patient population.
• Students will be able to help patients reverse or slow key physiological processes involved in the aging process.