Practitioner Course

Amino Acids - A Complete Review

Explore the vital role of amino acid balance in structural integrity, biotransformation, and cell regulation 
Format

Online Course
4 lessons

Availability

12 Months OR Subscriber Pass

Duration

60 min + /lesson
5.5 Hours total

Presenter

Lara Zakaria

About this course

When we consider the role of protein and amino acids in nutrition, the first consideration is usually body composition and athletic needs. Although that is an important physiological function of amino acids, it is worthwhile to consider their role in cell regulation as precursors of neurotransmitters and within the regulation of the HPA axis, as well as their role in cardiovascular and detoxification functions.

In this four-part series on amino acids, we will begin by reviewing the basics of amino acid biochemistry and physiological function, including factors that impact nutritional status. The foundation will allow us to dive deeper into the vital role of amino acid balance in structural integrity, biotransformation, and cell regulation over the course of four lectures. Participants will cement their understanding of these concepts through case studies and walk away with key take-aways for leveraging assessment methods that lead to developing a personalized dietary and nutraceutical plan.
What you receive:
  • Clear protocol explanations from some of the world's top practitioners
  • Clinical pearls for improved practice results
  • Access to your audio and video recordings via the App Store
  • A downloadable PDF of the presenter’s slides
  • Links to all referenced research papers and useful clinical handouts
  • Access to the community hub where you can get answers to your questions
  • A 30-day money back guarantee

From this course you will

  • Update your knowledge of amino acid biochemistry and physiological function
  • Explore the physiological impact of amino acid on nutritional status, structural integrity, biotransformation, and cell regulators (neurotransmitters and hormones) 
  • Learn the clinical implications of amino acid assessment options and determine appropriate and personalized interventions
  • Review mechanisms associated with energy production, endothelial integrity, bone, collagen and muscle formation as they pertain to amino acid properties and biochemical mechanisms 
  • Understand the clinical implications of AA assessment options and determine appropriate and personalized interventions
  • Review mechanisms associated with biotransformation mechanisms including glutathione reproduction and ammonia clearance and their impact on a multitude of physiological mechanisms
  • Review the role of amino acids in cell signaling including their impact on the HPA axis and circadian rhythm cycles
  • Understand the clinical implications of amino acid assessment options for determining neurotransmitter and hormone status in order to design appropriate and personalized interventions
  • Demonstrate application to clinical practice through case study

What's in this course

Your Presenter

Lara Zakaria

Dr Zakaria is a Functional Pharmacist and Clinical Nutritionist based in New York City. A graduate of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, at Rutgers University (BS Pharm) and the University of Colorado Skaggs College Of Pharmacy (PharmD), she spent 20 years in community pharmacy practice. After developing an interest in nutrition, she earned a MS in Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and subsequently qualified as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) as well as an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP).

Lara currently practices as part of a multi-disciplinary Functional Medicine clinic and supervises a professional mentorship program under the Medical Directorship of Dr Kara Fitzgerald. She is also adjunct professor of nutritional biochemistry and therapeutics at the University of Bridgeport and George Washington University, as well as guest instructor for Functional Medicine at LECOM College of Pharmacy.

Lara is passionate about gut health and the prevention and reversal of metabolic, kidney, and autoimmune disease and working with pharmacy professionals to leverage their unique expertise in medication management, drug-drug/drug-nutrient interactions, and genomics to optimize patient medical and nutritional programs.
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