Health Professional's Guide to Dietary Supplements

Level 1 & 2 CE

CPE Type: 741 Self-Study Enduring 

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1. Discuss the approximate number of Americans who regularly use supplements, and what the most popular supplement is.
2. Explain the contraindications for the following: β-carotene for smokers, high-dose biotin, black cohosh, butterbur, uncooked elderberry, ginger, and manganese.
3. Discuss the positive physiological results of using each of the following: CBD, capsaicin, hydrolyzed collagen, cranberries, creatine monohydrate, echinacea, and garlic.
4. Explain the need for folic acid before and during pregnancy and the recommended dosage.
5. Discuss the importance of glucosamine to health and identify the supplement that can increase its level in the body.
6. Describe two negative side effects of excessive intake of green tea extract-based supplements and drinking very hot green tea (over 54 degrees C).
7. Discuss two considerations with taking iodine supplements.
8. Explain the health benefit of the following: multivitamin to cancer, omega-3, EPA, plant sterols, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and SAMe.
9. Identify the recommended range of daily protein intake for patients with serious pressure ulcers and identify two ways it heals the condition.
10. Discuss how taking selenium supplements might increase the risk for type 2 diabetes.
11. Discuss the process by which a mineral is needed to help restore thiamine status in patients with alcohol use disorder.
12. Describe the compounds needed for the absorption of curcumin or vitamin B12, respectively.
13. Discuss how zinc affects age-related macular degeneration progression.