Weight Loss Supplements
Course Overview
This course will cover the major classes of dietary supplements that are marketed (and used) for weight loss, including digestion inhibitors, appetite suppressants, and thermogenic agents. The course will also cover some common dietary ingredients, such as fruits and fibers, that are also often promoted for weight loss.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Review the most common classes of dietary supplement ingredients used for weight loss.
- Compare and contrast the evidence for different fibers that are used to increase satiety.
- Identify counseling points for the safe use of caffeine and caffeine-containing products.
- Discuss the cardiovascular risks associated with most thermogenic agents.
- List the weight loss supplements with the greatest risk for drug interactions.
About the Author/Presenter
Chelsey McIntyre, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist who specializes in drug information, literature analysis, and medical writing. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics from the University of California, Davis. She then went on to complete her PharmD at Creighton University, followed by a clinical residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Dr. McIntyre held the position of Drug Information and Policy Development Pharmacist at CHOP until her move to Washington state in 2017, after which she spent the next six years as a clinical editor for Natural Medicines, a clinical reference database focused on natural products and alternative therapies. She continues to create rigorous professional analysis and patient education materials for various publications while also practicing as a hospital pharmacist. Her professional interests include provider and patient education, as well as the application of evidence-based research to patient care.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing, Pharmacy, Physician
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