Course Description
With so many dietary supplements and herbal products available, how do you know what works—and what’s safe? Taught by UCSF clinical pharmacy faculty, this 4-week course will offer practical, evidence-based guidance for choosing supplements wisely. Explore the potential benefits and risks of popular supplements and herbs for longevity, heart and bone health, and more, including what to know about quality, safety, and medication interactions.
Course Instructors: Cathi Dennehy, PharmD, and Candy Tsourounis, PharmD
Course Schedule and Topics
*All classes will be delivered via Zoom livestream.*
Class 1: Dietary Supplements and Herbal Medicine Essentials: What You Need to Know
Class Date and Time: Wednesday, October 7, 6:00–7:30 p.m. PT
Class 2: Supplements for Healthy Aging: What's Popular, and Should I Take It?
Class Date and Time: Wednesday, October 14, 6:00–7:30 p.m. PT
Class 3: Longevity: Can Supplements Help You Live Longer and Healthier?
Class Date and Time: Wednesday, October 21, 6:00–7:30 p.m. PT
Class 4: Vitamins and Minerals: What Makes Sense for You
Class Date and Time: Wednesday, October 28, 6:00–7:30 p.m. PT
Full Course Registration Fee $120
We are able to offer a small number of registrations at a discounted rate for students and individuals with limited financial resources. If registration cost is a hardship for you, you may request this discount by completing this form.
All University of California (UC) faculty, staff, and UC retirees are eligible for a 10% discount. Email OsherWISE@ucsf.edu with your UC email to receive the discount code to apply at checkout.
Price:
$120.00