Whether you are new to supplements or a seasoned professional, NOW University offers FREE online, self-study courses designed to educate students about healthy living through proper nutrition and nutritional supplementation. Each course combines online audio and/or video lessons as well as reading assignments, in easy-to-follow lesson layouts.
All NOW University courses are offered continuously, allowing students to complete each course at their own pace. Some courses may require the purchase of a book for successful completion of the course. See course schedule below for futher details.
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| NU000 NOW History | NU001 7-Syndrome Healing | NU002 Sports Nutrition | NU003 7-Color Cuisine | NU004 Brain Health |
| Register | COURSE | Description | Book |
| Register | NU000: NOW History | Experience the 40-year journey of the NOW Foods family and learn how NOW products became the #1 selling supplement in the industry. Based on the book, Beating the Odds, by family member and Sales Manager, Dan Richard. Course Syllabus Sample this course Course Fee: FREE. (Book is provided as PDF download) | No book required |
| Register | NU001: 7-Syndrome Healing | There are seven syndromes which encompass many of today's most prevalent health concerns. Learn the basics of over 130 core vitamins and minerals important for preventing the seven syndromes and maintaining good health and longevity. Based on the book, 7 Syndrome Healing; Supplement Essentials for the Mind and Body by Marcia Zimmerman, CN and Jayson Kroner. Course Syllabus Sample Lesson from this course Course Fee: FREE. (Book sold separately) | 7Syndrome Healing Register |
| Register | NU002: Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition | Exercise enthusiast or serious athlete, this course will educate the student about Sports Nutrition through proper diet and supplementation. The content for this course was written by Jayson Kroner (co-author 7-Syndrome Healing) Course Syllabus Sample this Course Course Fee: FREE. (Book is provided as PDF download) | No book required |
| Register | NU003: 7-Color Cuisine | Based on Marcia Zimmerman's most recent book, 7-Color Cuisine - A Cookbook and Nutrition Guide. Join Marcia in her kitchen for this video-based course and cooking demonstrations as she introduces you to the powerful healing phytonutrients found in a variety of colorful foods. Course Syllabus Sample this Course Course Fee: FREE. (Book sold separately) | 7 Color Cuisine Register |
| Register | NU004: Brain Boosting Nutrients | Based on the book, The Users Guide to Brain-Boosting Supplements, this course will expose student to how a well-designed nutritional supplementation regimen, along with a healthy diet and sensible exercise program, can significantly boost brain performance and memory. Course Syllabus Course Fee: FREE. (Book sold separately). | User's Guide to Brain-Boosting Nutrients Register |
| Register | NUMC000: Mini Courses | Check out these 15-minute mini-courses that will help you learn the basics about some popular nutritional support supplements; what they do in the body, and how they may support certain functions within the body. There are several mini courses in this section. Register once and you’ll have access to all the mini courses available. Course Syllabus Course Fee: FREE. (All course material is video-based) | No book required |
| Register | NURET001: Cognitive Health | This 60-minute video course will not only boost your knowledge of cognitive support supplements but will also provide you with an in-depth background on what the brain and body need in order to function properly. You will be introduced to neurotransmitters, the common causes of neurotransmitter deficiency and how these deficiencies affect cognitive health. Course Syllabus Course Fee: FREE. (All course material provided as PDF download) *Open to NOW Retailers only | No book required |
| Register | NURET002: Digestive Health | In this 60-minute video course, students will gain a thorough understanding of the process of digestion and the absorption of food nutrients by the body. This course will also focus on the three fundamental categories of digestive support - dietary fiber, probiotics and enzymes. Course Syllabus Course Fee: FREE. (All course material provided as PDF download) *Open to NOW Retailers only | No book required |
| Register | NURET003: Coenzyme Q10 | This 60-minute video course will introduce students to CoQ10 and how it functions in the body. In addition, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the importance of sourcing high quality raw matierals. Course Syllabus Course Fee: FREE. (All course material provided as PDF download) *Open to NOW Retailers only | No book required |
| Register | NURET004: Joint & Bone Health | This 60-minute video course looks at the fundamentals of joint structures and how diet, lifestyle and normal aging affect joint health. An extensive look at some of the most popular joint support compounds, such as glucosamine and chondroitin will help the student understand the differences between glucosamine hydrochloride, glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate. Students will also be introduced to the most important nutrients and essential compounds needed for optimal joint and cartilage function. Course Syllabus Course Fee: FREE. (All course material provided as PDF download) *Open to NOW Retailers only | No book required |
| Register | NURET005: Essential Oils & Aromatherapy | This 60-minute video course defines the functional groups that make up essential oils and takes a comprehensive look at the various extraction methods used to obtain the oil from plant to bottle. A look at testing procedures will help students understand the importance of using quality essential oils. Several uses and recipes for blending essential oils are also presented. Course Syllabus Course Fee: FREE. (All course material provided as PDF download) *Open to NOW Retailers only | No book required |
| Register | NURET006: Nutrition & Aging | This course is designed to help students understand major age brackets and how each age bracket relates to increased or decreased needs for nutritional support. Additional nutrients that may help us to age gracefully and healthfully will also be discussed. This short course consists of reading the course transcript and taking the final exam. There are no individual lessons associated with this course. Course Syllabus Course Fee: FREE. (All course material provided as PDF download) *Open to NOW Retailers only | No book required |
| Register | NURET007: Vitamin C | Vitamin C supplements have stood the test of time in an industry that certainly has no shortage of other options! Still, it continues to be one of today's most popular and frequently-consumed nutrient compounds. Find out why as this course explores the history, the benefits and the most popular sources of Vitamin C. Course Syllabus Course Fee: FREE. (All course material provided as PDF download) *Open to NOW Retailers only | No book required |
| Register | NURET008: The Science Behind the Benefits of Carnipure™ | This 60-minute lecture for NOW Retailers will help students understand the role of L-Carnitine and the role in plays in shuttling fatty acids into the mitochondria. Students will also be introduced to some of the research studies that have been conducted on the trademarked ingredient Carnipure™ as it relates to sports recovery and weight management. A brief discussion on the differences between the different forms of L-Carnitine is also presented. Course Syllabus Course Fee: FREE. (All course material provided as a PowerPoint Presentation) *Open to NOW Retailers only | No book required |
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