Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicine   [Archived Catalog]
2018-2019 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Spring Addendum
   

IFN 5676 - Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicine


This course examines one of the most common modalities of integrative medicine: dietary and herbal supplements.  The course provides an overview of the regulations that govern manufacturing, sales, and marketing of dietary supplements. Students will use reliable and peer-reviewed resources to critically evaluate the proposed benefits, efficacy, and safety of supplements in order to inform client recommendations.   3.0 credits.

  Prerequisite(s): IFN 5520  (or proof of previous nutrition coursework) 3.0 credit(s)
Offered: FA-Term B, SP - Term B Course Length: 8 weeks No RC required