Supplements Compass · v1
An evidence-first course on dietary supplements — written from the clinician's chair.
Twelve modules covering DSHEA regulation, pharmacology, vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, probiotics, botanicals, performance aids, and drug–supplement interactions. Every major claim is graded A–F. No purple prose. No supplement shilling.
Choose your track
12 modules in your track
From DSHEA and quality marks to drug–supplement interactions, dosing, and trial critique.
Every claim graded A–F
Clinically established → popular but misleading. Calibrated honesty, not vibes.
Track-tailored capstone
Patient guide, regimen review, or RCT critique — pick the work that matches your role.
// Curriculum · Core
The 12-module path
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Why Supplements Matter — Honest Framing
From genuine deficiency rescue to a $200B marketing engine — what supplements actually do.
45 min
Regulation: DSHEA, GMP & Third-Party Testing
What 'FDA-registered' actually means, and how to read a label without being fooled.
60 min
Evidence Tiers — From DRI to RCTs to Influencers
DRI/RDA basics, GRADE, supplement RCT history, and a working hierarchy.
60 min
Pharmacology of Oral Supplements
Absorption, bioavailability, formulations, and why 'mg on the label' is rarely 'mg in the bloodstream'.
55 min
Fat-Soluble Vitamins — A, D, E, K
Where they actually help, where they don't, and where they cause harm.
75 min
Water-Soluble Vitamins — B-complex & C
B12, folate, thiamine, B6 toxicity, and the persistent myth of high-dose vitamin C.
60 min
Minerals — Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Selenium
Replacing what's missing, and the surprising harm of population-wide supplementation.
75 min
Omega-3 Fatty Acids — EPA, DHA & the AF Signal
From REDUCE-IT to STRENGTH and OMEMI — what high-dose omega-3 actually does.
60 min
Probiotics & the Gut — Strain-Specific Reality
Why 'probiotic' is too broad a word to support most claims.
60 min
Herbals & Botanicals — Curcumin, St John's Wort, Ashwagandha
Where botanicals have real RCT evidence — and real drug interactions.
75 min
Performance & Cognition — Creatine, Caffeine, Nootropics
Where ergogenic and cognitive supplements have real data, and where they're hype.
60 min
Drug-Supplement Interactions & Clinical Counseling
Reconciling supplements with medications — the highest-value counseling skill.
75 min
Educational content only — not medical advice. In the US, dietary supplements are regulated under DSHEA; they are not FDA-approved for safety or efficacy. Always verify against current guidelines, drug labels, and a qualified clinician or pharmacist before changing a regimen.