Certificate in Dietary Supplements

 The Dietary Supplements module provides a clear understanding of the role, regulation, and responsible use of supplements in modern nutrition. Supplements can help bridge nutritional gaps, support therapeutic goals, and enhance performance when used appropriately under guidance.

This module equips nutrition professionals to evaluate, recommend, and monitor supplement use safely and ethically.

Benefits of this training include:

• Make informed supplement choices for different populations
• Understand evidence-based uses and avoid overprescription
• Communicate clearly with clients about supplement safety

Topics for Dietary Supplements Programme:

1. Introduction to Supplements

• Definition and classification: vitamins, minerals, herbals, nutraceuticals
• Supplements vs food fortification

2. Commonly Used Supplements

• Multivitamins, protein powders, omega-3s, B12, D, iron, calcium
• Ayurvedic and herbal supplements in India

3. When Are Supplements Needed?

• Deficiencies, restricted diets (vegan, elderly), chronic diseases
• Fitness goals, pregnancy, post-surgery recovery

4. Regulation and Safety

• FSSAI guidelines (India), FDA (USA)
• Recognizing quality certifications, avoiding adulterated products

5. Risks and Interactions

• Overuse, mega-dosing risks, toxicity
• Drug-nutrient interactions and contraindications

6. Client Education and Label Reading

• How to read supplement labels
• Educating clients about dosage, timing, and duration

Eligibility

Any Diploma holder/ graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Executive Diploma, Industry Certificate, and Certificate Programmes.

Programme Deliverables

• The study resources for the Certificate topic ensuring the needs of the audience will be provided to all the participants. The training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry's expectations.
• An interactive lecture on the topic giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online discussion of the Certificate topic for ensuring active participation of each attendee.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Programme Certification

The certification will be awarded after the required levels of knowledge, skills, professionalism and attitude are assessed through the IGMPI assessment process.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 11:59 PM 11^th Oct 2025.

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