Orthomolecular Approaches
The core courses are intended for individuals with little scientific training. The orthomolecular approach is a true form of medicine that uses natural and biological molecules as a therapeutic tool for a wide range of conditions.
The objectives of this course are:
- To understand amino acids, fatty acids, antioxidants, bioflavonoids, and enzymes, their biochemical roles, dosages, contraindications, interactions, and dietary sources.
- To understand other specific supplements such as glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, SAM-e, coenzyme Q10, ALA, EGCG, CLA, HCA, 5-HTP, and nitrous oxide inhibitors.
- To be able to associate pathologies with their specific deficiencies and use diagnostic assessment tools.
- Apply therapeutic formulas in the most common cases of pathologies, as part of a global nutritional approach, including diet and supplements.
Included teaching methods:
- E-Learning: an interactive, motivating and effective learning method.
- Printable course booklets
- Online exams
- Access to the student center
- Videos and virtual library.
Course Content Description
STUDIENT GUIDE
- Modifying deadlines
- Teaching method and work requirements
- Presentation and objectives
- Bibliography
INTRODUCTION
- Orthomolecular Medicine
- Vitamin C as an illustration of the orthomolecular approach
- Synthetic or natural?
- Vitamin E
- Beta-carotene
- Vitamin C
- Vitamins B6 and B9
CHAPTER 1
- Amino Acids
- Basic concepts in biochemistry
- Aspartic acid and asparagine
- Alanine
- Arginine
- Carnitine
- Creatine
- Cysteine (and cystine)
- Glutamine (and glutamic acid)
- Glutathione
- Glycine
- Histidine
- Leucine (valine and isoleucine)
- Lysine
- Methionine
- Ornithine
- Phenylalanine
- Proline (and hydroxyproline)
- Serine
- Taurine
- Threonine
- Tryptophan
- Tyrosine
- Summary table of the amino acids
- Revision
- Activity 1
CHAPTER 2
- Antioxidants and anticancer molecules
- The most common antioxidants
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- Coenzyme Q10
- Polyphenols
- Ellagic acid
- Flavonoids
- Quercetin
- Isoflavones
- Anthocyanins
- Proanthocyanins – Pycnogenol and resveratrol
- Flavanones
- Naringin
- Hesperidin and rutin
- Catechins
- Carotenoids
- Lycopene
- Beta-carotene
- Lutein
- Isothiocyanates and indoles
- Sulforphan
- Indole-3-carbinol
- Shark products
- Alkyl glycerol
- Squalene
- Shark cartilage
- Revision
- Activity 2
CHAPTER 3
- Natural products that promote bone and joint health
- Glucosamines
- Chondroitin
- Methyl sulfonyl methane
- Collagen
- Hyaluronic acid
- S-adenosyl-L-methionine
- Horsetail
- Turmeric
- Vitamin K2 MK7
- Organic silicon
- Revision
- Activity 3
CHAPTER 4
- Weight-loss and cholesterol-lowering products
- Weight-loss products
- Conjugated linoleic acid
- Hydroxycitric acid
- Catechins (ECGC)
- Forskolin
- Cholesterol-lowering products
- Chitosan
- Glucomannan
- Choline
- Phosphatidylcholine
- Inositol
- Methionine
- Policosanol
- Phytosterols
- Omega-3
- Omega-6
- Titrated red rice extract
- Chlorella
- Revision
- Activity 4
CHAPTER 5
- Brain and mood products
- Phosphatidylserine
- 5-HTP
- SAMe
- Omega-3 (EPA)
- Complex-B vitamins
- Calcium and magnesium
- Melatonin
- John’s Wort
- Royal jelly
- Ginseng
- Revision
- Activity 5
CHAPTER 6
- Enzymes and digestive aids
- Enzymes
- Three types of enzymes
- The importance of enzymes
- Betaine HCl
- Proteolytic enzymes
- Papain
- Bromelin
- Proteases
- Peptidases
- Glucolytic enzymes (sugars)
- Alpha-galactosidase
- Amylase
- Lactase
- Other glucolytic enzymes
- Lipolytic enzymes
- Lipase
- Enzyme mixes
- Pancreatic enzymes
- Revision
- Activity 6
CHAPTER 7
- Probiotics and prebiotics
- Probiotics
- Lactobacillus
- Bifidus
- Streptococcus
- Prebiotics
- Active Lb.
- Arabinogalactan
- Fructo-oligosaccharides
- Brewer’s yeast/Beer yeast
- Revision
- Activity 7
CHAPTER 8
- Natural products for vascular problems
- Nitric oxide
- Natural products that promote the release of NO
- Arginine
- Niacin
- Resveratrol
- Vinpocetine
- Revision
- Activity 8
CHAPTER 9
- Other Food Supplements
- Propolis
- Horse Chestnut
- Pollen
- Spirulina
- Cranberry
- Beta-1,3-glucan
- Evening primrose oil
- Borage oil
- Echinacea
- Activated vegetable carbon
- Cod Liver Oil
- Revision
- Activity 9
CHAPTER 10
- Therapeutic Formulas
- A Healthy Immune System
- Memory
- Cancer Prevention
- Chronic Fatigue
- Restorative Sleep
- Major Skin Conditions:
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Herpes
- Eczema
- Major Respiratory Conditions:
- Bronchitis
- Recurrent ENT Infections
- Asthma
- Major Circulatory Conditions:
- High Blood Pressure
- Raynaud's Disease
- Major Urinary System Conditions:
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Major Digestive System Conditions:
- Major Musculoskeletal Conditions:
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Major Nervous System Conditions:
- Shingles
- Migraines
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Stress
- Major Genital Conditions:
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Menopause
- Candidiasis Vaginal
- Prostate Adenoma
- Revision
- Activity 10
APPENDIX
- Medicinal mushrooms
- Agaricon
- Artist conk
- Birch polydore
- Caterpillar fungus
- Chaga
- Enokitake
- Ice man polypore
- Maitake
- Oyster mushrooms
- Reishi
- Shitake
- Zhu Ling
EXAM
- Instructions
- Evaluation Questionnaire
- Course 445 Answer Grid
- Course 445 Validation Sheet
