GSN 552 - Nutritional Supplements

Credit(s): 2.00

Explore the use of nutritional supplements (including herbs) for health. Understand when to use certain nutrients, which forms are found in supplements, and how to select them. Students learn about food, drug and nutrient interactions, and how supplements influence human biochemistry. Regulation of the nutritional supplement industry is also covered, including laws, purity and quality control. Prerequisite(s): TH 507 or GSN 584