Supporting Your Immune System Through Nutrition

Course overview

Supporting Your Immune System Through Nutrition iis a self-paced continuing education course designed to provide healthcare and rehabilitation professionals with an evidence-informed understanding of the relationship between nutrition, gut health, hydration, and immune function. Participants will examine the basic physiology of the immune system, the role of key nutrients in supporting immune health, the influence of the gut microbiome on immune function, and lifestyle factors that may strengthen or impair immune resilience. The course emphasizes practical applications of current nutritional concepts to support patient education, wellness, recovery, and overall health outcomes within the clinician's scope of practice. Target audiences include physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, and other healthcare professionals interested in integrating foundational nutrition principles into patient care.