Practitioner Course

GLP 1 Deep Dive

Join Dr. Bland for this deep dive into the science of GLP-1, the concept of food as medicine, and an exploration of how modern living impacts our health.
Format

Online Course
1 lessons

Availability

12 Months OR Subscriber Pass

Duration

1 hour total

Presenter

Jeff Bland

About this course

The GLP-1 agonist drugs are a remarkable class of of medicines and have a growing list of applications. In his usual clear and precise way, Jeff Bland provides us with a very good understanding the mechanisms of these medications, how they impact human physiology more broadly than just glucose and obesity, and shares the latest on some useful natural alternatives

GLP-1 was originally developed as a diabetes drug which was subsequently found to inhibit appetite and food intake in animals and humans, leading to weight loss. Because many organ systems have functions associated with GLP-1, its effects are wide, and expanding to no include the prevention of heart and kidney diseases and possibly neurodegeneration.

Jeff does a great job of explaining the function of GLP-1 and details its long list of effects. Perhaps surprisingly, there are many natural food and herb components that mimic GLP-1 effects and are known to impact many tissues of the body. Some dietary bitter substances appear to have GLP-1 agonist effects and these are discussed at length. Additionally, GLP-1 impacts the vagus nerve and is modified by our gut microbiome so this is a drug/mechanism that we need to understand closely and to keep an eye on.
What you receive:
  • A personalised certificate of completion including continuing education hours
  • 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

From this course you will

  • The deep physiological role of GLP-1 and what it does to affect metabolic control
  • How individual factors, such as gut health and dietary composition, influence GLP-1 activity and metabolic outcomes
  • How to incorporate dietary and lifestyle interventions that naturally support GLP-1 levels your patient’s metabolic health
  • A balanced view of when pharmaceutical GLP-1 agonists can be used versus natural methods for managing weight and metabolic health
  • The emerging trends and direction further study in GLP-1 research, especially its role in broader metabolic health beyond weight management

What's in this course

Your Presenter

DR JEFFREY BLAND

Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a personable and highly respected thought leader who has spent more than four decades focused on the improvement of human health. He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, which represents his vision for a care model that is grounded in systems biology and informed by research that he has a unique ability to synthesize. His pioneering work has created the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in Functional Medicine education. Since 1991, hundreds of thousands of healthcare practitioners have participated in PLMI and IFM programs, and this collective knowledge has positively impacted the lives of patients all over the world.

Dr. Bland began his career as a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Puget Sound. He is a natural educator and became involved with numerous academic institutions during the years he spent teaching. This includes the significant contributions he made to the founding and accreditation of Bastyr University, the first federally accredited university offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in natural medicine in the US. In the early 1980s, Dr. Bland was hand-selected by two-time Nobel Laureate Dr. Linus Pauling to serve as Director of Nutritional Research at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine. This experience marked both a personal and professional inflection point for Dr. Bland that has become an integral part of his career.

As an expert in a field he helped to establish—science-based nutrition—Dr. Bland has become an iconic figure in the natural products industry. He worked alongside other founders to establish standards for evidence-based formulations, quality ingredient sourcing, and ethical manufacturing practices that stand to this day. He continues to serve as a dynamic mentor and advisor to a new generation of industry leaders.

Dr. Bland is the author of best-selling books and over 120 peer-reviewed research publications. He speaks extensively, and his engaging style makes him popular with both professional and consumer audiences. Dr. Bland’s latest project is Big Bold Health, launched in 2018. He’s on a mission to transform the way people think about one of nature’s greatest innovations: the immune system. Through Big Bold Health, Dr. Bland is advocating for the power of immuno-rejuvenation to enhance immunity at a global level. It is an ambitious and purpose-driven effort that encompasses his active stance on regenerative agriculture, environmental stewardship, and planetary health.