The 2026 Supplement Deep Dive

We’ll map out a clear process for deciding when to use supplements, how to prioritize, and how to streamline complex protocols. Expect tools for 'deprescribing', assessing benefit vs risk, avoiding conflicts of interest, and communicating recommendations transparently with clients. 

We’ll review what the data actually supports for glycemic control, lipids, and GI conditions, and where claims outpace evidence. Safety and interaction review included (CYPs, P-gp, meds), dosing forms and duration guidance, and considerations for berberine-containing plants. Clear takeaways on who benefits, who doesn’t, and red-flags. 

Teacher: Guest Speaker TBD

Learn when to suspect zinc/copper issues, how to test wisely (and interpret results), and how to correct deficiencies without tipping the seesaw. We’ll cover dosing ranges, timing, forms, and interactions with iron and other nutrients. Practical protocols for short courses vs maintenance.

We’ll look at evidence for strength, sarcopenia, recovery, tendon and joint support, and pain modulation. Get practical on forms, dosing strategies, loading vs steady dosing, and what to expect by week 2, week 6, and beyond. Safety notes for renal history, pregnancy/lactation, and meds.

Dysautonomia and POTS often hinge on simple electrolyte physiology, but clinical application gets messy fast. This session will prioritize practical approaches: when to use oral electrolyte solutions vs dietary strategies, salt loading protocols, magnesium and potassium choices, and monitoring plans. We’ll cover indications for ambulatory BP/HR tracking, orthostatic testing cues, comorbid MCAS or GI losses that complicate repletion, and safety checks for renal or cardiac issues. Expect stepwise algorithms you can apply the same day and product-label literacy for electrolyte mixes.

Probiotics in the context of SIBO raise unique concerns: potential symptom worsening, strain-specific effects, and interactions with antimicrobial or dietary strategies. This session focuses on when to use and when to avoid probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics in clients with suspected or confirmed SIBO. We’ll review evidence and mechanisms for common strains, practical sequencing around antibiotics or antimicrobial herbs, breath-test–guided decision making, and alternatives when probiotics cause bloating or symptom flares. You'll leave with clear decision trees for initial trials, escalation, and when to refer for specialized testing.

Registered students will have the chance to suggest topics and to vote on their favorites. Some possibilities include MVMs, CoQ10, allergy-related supplements, myo-inositol, DHEA, and more. 

Teacher: Camille Freeman 

We’ll clarify where omega-3s help (and where they don’t), with attention to dose, EPA:DHA ratios, and client-specific goals. Cover quality concerns (oxidation, contaminants), medication interactions, and vegetarian/vegan options. Leave with dosing ranges tied to clinical endpoints you can explain to clients.

Teacher: Camille Freeman

We’ll separate marketing claims from outcomes that matter: BMD, falls, and fractures. Build a stepwise plan that considers calcium balance, vitamin D targets, K2 nuances, protein, collagen, and lifestyle. Safety, dosing, and product quality included.

The growing use of GLP‑1 receptor agonists changes supplement needs and safety considerations. This session catalogs supplements that commonly warrant attention including iron, B12, thiamine, fat‑soluble vitamins, electrolytes, and reviews how weight loss, reduced intake, delayed gastric emptying, and GI side effects affect absorption and tolerance. We’ll discuss screening intervals, symptom-based triggers for labs, practical replacement protocols, and strategies to prevent nutrient shortfalls during rapid weight change.