Certificate In Dietary Supplements

Explore how to choose supplements by evaluating doctors and health experts, balancing instinct with science, and considering trusted brands, top company recommendations, and future topics like protein powders.

Alan Aragon uses a cake analogy to show that total daily macro and micro nutrition matter most; protein intake, timing, and supplements play smaller roles.

Explore seven types of protein powders, including soya protein, and learn how they support muscle building, their benefits, effectiveness, and safety, plus unbiased top five company selections based on quality.

Explore soy protein from soybeans as a vegetarian source with all nine essential amino acids and fiber, iron, calcium, and zinc. Compare fermented and unfermented soy and GM crop debates.

Egg protein powders use egg whites, providing a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids and lactose-free. I note waning popularity since the 90s and recommend whole eggs instead.

Learn how to choose high quality whey proteins by prioritizing grass-fed cows and low-temperature processing, use natural sweeteners, and compare concentrates, isolates, and hydrolysates for safety and nutrition.

Explore casein protein powders, their slow digestion, and the recommended consumption before bed, while highlighting total protein intake, lactose intolerance considerations, and grass-fed raw cow's milk as an alternative.

Explore hemp protein powders as a vegan protein source that provides all 20 amino acids, including all nine essential amino acids, with high fiber and potential heart-health benefits. The caption notes hemp seeds contain only minuscule amounts of compounds that could cause a high, addressing safety concerns.

Pea protein powders provide a vegan, lactose- and gluten-free protein source delivering 20–24 grams per 30-gram serving and all nine essential amino acids, with balance from other protein sources.

Explore protein requirements per body weight, with ranges for activity levels, and practical daily intake examples using chicken, eggs, dairy, beans, and whey, while stressing total daily protein over timing.

Determine if you truly need a multivitamin and mineral supplement. Learn how whole-food nutrition, soil nutrient depletion, and product quality shape reliable supplement decisions.

Compare single vitamin and mineral supplements with multivitamins to optimize nutrient intake for healthy adults, pregnancy needs, and age-related risks, while avoiding overdose and nutrient interactions.

Choose a multivitamin with bioavailable, active vitamin forms (B6, B12, folate), chelated minerals, non-GMO ingredients, and a dosing schedule across meals for steady absorption; compare brands by composition, safety, potency.

Explore fat burning compounds and whether to obtain them from food or supplements to support weight loss. Learn how caffeine and green tea boost metabolism and fat oxidation.

Explore how caffeine from coffee and green tea boosts metabolism and fat loss, and why cycling intake—about 200–500 mg daily from three to four cups—helps sustain results.

Evaluate green tea extract and EGCG as a small contributor to weight loss, cautioning against high doses, and favor quality green tea for metabolism, fat oxidation, and heart disease risk.

Explore intermittent fasting and coffee use alongside Braggs organic apple cider vinegar, unfiltered and with the mother, to stabilize blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and reduce heart disease risk.

Answer five fat loss questions by reviewing metabolism-boosting ingredients, safe caffeine levels, and the role of coffee, green tea, and apple cider vinegar, plus protein powders and fiber.

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid and a conditional amino acid; when protein intake is optimal, extra glutamine does not aid muscle growth, and whey protein provides glutamine.

Learn that branched-chain amino acids offer no extra muscle gains beyond adequate protein and whey protein; during fasting, BCAAs may help prevent muscle breakdown before training.

Weight gain should build lean muscle, not fat, avoiding gainers with dextrose, maltodextrin, sucrose, and soy protein; rely on whole foods and protein instead.

Learn how zinc and magnesium support muscle building, including zinc's testosterone rise only when deficient and magnesium's role in muscle function and protein synthesis.

Explore essential muscle-building supplements: whey protein powders, creatine, and a multivitamin that supports protein synthesis, with guidance for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

This lecture explains what creatine is, its role in regenerating ATP during high-intensity exercise, and how supplementation can improve strength, lean mass, and performance, including dosing and types.

Explore various creatine forms and findings from studies, comparing monohydrate with buffered, liquid, magnesium chelate, and other types. Learn that creatine monohydrate remains the most effective, affordable option.

Answering common creatine questions, this lecture covers safe use, myths about kidney damage and dehydration, dosing, loading versus maintenance, timing, and monohydrate from reputable brands.

Assess the true cost of pre-workouts and learn cheaper, proven options: black coffee before workouts, caffeine-powered boosts, power naps, adequate sleep, meditation, and the mind as the biggest stimulant.

Energy drinks provide quick energy via caffeine and sugar but can cause insomnia, nervousness, headaches, and weight gain; choose black coffee minus sugar for longer-lasting, healthier energy.

Define omega 3s and their essential EPA and DHA, explain brain function and inflammation benefits, and emphasize the need for a balanced omega 3 to 6 ratio.

Learn how to choose omega-3 supplements by evaluating freshness, purity, and potency, with a focus on krill oil for better absorption and astaxanthin antioxidant protection.

Learn omega-3 dosage guidelines, EPA and DHA, omega-6 to omega-3 balance, fish and krill oil options, contaminants, and sustainable sourcing.

Explore why most people fall short on fiber and how psyllium supplements help manage blood sugar, appetite, and heart health; learn the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber.

Discover how gut microbiomes influence immunity and brain health, and how diet, fermented foods, probiotic supplements, CFU, strains, and prebiotic fiber support a healthy gut.

Milk thistle supports liver detoxification and is available as pills or powder; it may help prevent diabetes, fight cancer, and manage cholesterol; follow dosage 30–150 mg and select quality brands.

Read the label, not the hype, about vitamin water: a sugar-heavy, synthetic-vitamin drink linked to obesity and metabolic risks. Skip vitamin water for healthier choices and better label literacy.

Learn how coenzyme Q10 acts as an antioxidant in mitochondria to support energy production, with food sources like beef, eggs, fish, broccoli, and spinach, and when supplementation may be needed.

Explore curcumin from turmeric as an anti inflammatory and antioxidant with potential for diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's, and neural stem cell growth, with black pepper improving absorption at 400–600 mg daily.

Triphala combines three dried fruits used for thousands of years as a mild laxative with detoxifying, anti inflammatory properties that may support heart health and digestion.

Explore ashwagandha's traditional use to support the immune system, reduce fatigue and sleep troubles, enhance vigor and well-being, and its potential effects on anxiety, blood sugar, and muscle mass.

Vegetarians, vegans, and older adults are at risk for vitamin B-12 deficiency, supporting red blood cell formation and DNA/RNA synthesis; aim for 2.4 micrograms daily, preferably via a spray supplement.