About the Course

Embark on a transformative journey with our Advanced Nutrigenomic Training Course. Dive deep into the cutting-edge field of nutrigenomics and its impact on cognition and mental health. Gain practical insights and strategies to optimize your well-being and unlock your full potential. Join us now and take the first step towards a healthier mind and body.

Meet Your Instructor, Alex J. Swanson

Alex J. Swanson is the founder of Nutrition Genome. He is a second generation nutritionist and was the co-owner of Swanson Health Center, a private family clinical nutrition practice that was in business for over 40 years. He is also the creator of the blog The Health Beat and the the software PhytoVest™. Alex ran a global clinical nutrition practice for 12 years, with a focus on cancer, cardiovascular health, anxiety, depression, athletic performance, hormone optimization, and digestive health. In 2017, Alex closed his practice to focus on full-time clinical research and innovation for Nutrition Genome. Alex has a post-bacc in Nutrition Sciences from Basytr University in Washington state, a M.S. in Applied Nutrition and Business Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University, a Certificate in Methylation and Clinical Nutrigenomics, and a Certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 19 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to the Cognition and Mental Health Section

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      Introduction to the Cognition and Mental Health Section

  2. 2

    Genetics, Serotonin, and Stress

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      The Serotonin Genes

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      5-HT2A and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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      Nutrigenomics and Serotonin Modulation

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      Quiz

  3. 3

    Genetics, Dopamine, APOE, and Stress

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      The Dopamine and Epinephrine Genes

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      The ANKK1 Gene and Dopamine Receptor Function

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      The COMT Gene, Dopamine and Epinephrine

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      The COMT Gene and Stress

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      The ADRB2 Gene, Heart Health, and IBS

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      The APOE Gene

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      Quiz

  4. 4

    Genetics, Glutamate and GABA

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      The Genes for Glutamate and GABA

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      Head Injuries: BDNF, SLC17A7 and APOE

  5. 5

    Genetics and Anandamide

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      The FAAH Gene and Anandamide

  6. 6

    Exercise Recommendations for Cognition and Mental Health

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      How to Target Individual Neurotransmitters with Exercise

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      Quiz

  7. 7

    Cognition and Mental Health Cheat Sheets

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      Mental Health sheet 1

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      Mental Health sheet 2

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