Essential principles of nutritional medicine

This training module introduces healthcare professionals to the essential principles of foundational health—an integrative approach that supports whole-body wellness through nutrition, lifestyle, and clinical insight. Designed for clinicians new to nutritional medicine or seeking to reinforce core concepts, the course explores how foundational nutrients, gut health, physical activity, and mind-body practices contribute to systemic resilience and metabolic balance.

Participants will gain a practical understanding of nutrient metabolism, the far-reaching health impacts of the gut microbiome and the role of diet and lifestyle recommendations in patient care. Evidence-based strategies for incorporating foundational supplements—such as multivitamins, omega-3s, probiotics, fiber, and magnesium—into patient care plans are covered, along with guidance on dosing, safety, and patient communication.

By the end of the module, clinicians will be confident in applying foundational health principles to improve patient outcomes, build therapeutic rapport, and lay the groundwork for more advanced clinical nutrition strategies.