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Digital Seminar

Practical Tips to Integrate Nutraceuticals for Cardiovascular Health into Clinical Practice


Speaker:
Melody Lynn Hartzler, PharmD, BCACP
Duration:
1 Hour
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Dec 12, 2024
Product Code:
POS078919
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

Join Melody Hartzler, PharmD, BCACP, a pharmacist with expertise and passion for functional medicine. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role nutraceuticals can play in enhancing cardiovascular health. As cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, this session will delve into the evidence-based use of specific dietary strategies and nutraceuticals that can mitigate risk factors and support heart health. Further explore the Mediterranean diet and its cardioprotective benefits, along with advanced cardiovascular risk markers, providing practical insights on how to interpret these tests. Attention will be given to the use of key nutraceuticals, including omega-3s, turmeric, and resveratrol, and the connection between insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. Learn how to integrate these interventions into clinical practice to optimize patient outcomes.

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Melody Lynn Hartzler, PharmD, BCACP's Profile

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Melody Hartzler PharmD, BCACP, has developed a passion for functional medicine and treating the underlying causes of disease. Her focus areas are functional gastrointestinal disorders, nutritional deficiencies, metabolic conditions, and autoimmune conditions. She is also a nationally recognized speaker on diabetes and functional medicine. She is currently a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCACP), Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM), and is Board Certified through American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (ABAAHP). She is the owner of PharmToTable, LLC, where she develops continuing education for pharmacists at and provides a platform for functional medicine telehealth visits at . She and her team of pharmacists across the country are ready to help transform lives, from not feeling well, tired, stressed, and experiencing GI symptoms; to thriving, symptom free and back to enjoying life! She is passionate about working as a team to change the landscape of pharmacist provided care. She is also the director of clinical services for Profero Team, LLC, and co-owner of Integrative Metabolic Center, LLC.

She is a graduate of Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy and completed her residency training at Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center. Her functional medicine education has come from a variety of different conferences, educational programs, and clinical experience. She has completed Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) from Institute of Functional Medicine and completed a fellowship of Anti-Aging, Metabolic and Functional Medicine (FAAMFM) with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Melody Hartzler is the CEO of Pharm to Table, LLC., and has an employment relationship with Integrative Metabolic Center. She receives a speaking honorarium from Abbott Diabetes, Novo-Nordisk, and 小蝌蚪视频.
Non-financial: Melody Hartzler is a member of the Ohio Pharmacists Associations.


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Objectives

  1. Interpret advanced cardiovascular risk markers and understand how these tests can guide nutraceutical interventions.
  2. Evaluate the cardioprotective properties of key nutraceuticals and how to incorporate them into patient care.
  3. Examine the relationship between insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease to determine how certain nutraceuticals and dietary interventions can support insulin sensitivity and overall cardiovascular health.
  4. Analyze key components of the Mediterranean diet and explain its evidence-based benefits for reducing cardiovascular risk.

Outline

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment & Testing
  • Key biomarkers for cardiovascular risk: hs-CRP, myeloperoxidase, coronary calcium score, oxidized LDL
  • Advanced testing options
  • The NMR panel and its role in assessing lipoprotein particle size and number
Address Insulin Resistance for Cardiovascular Health
  • Insulin resistance and its connection to cardiovascular disease
The Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Health
  • Mediterranean diet and its components (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, olive oil, nuts, fish)
  • Studies linking the Mediterranean diet with reduced cardiovascular risk
  • Emphasize the role of polyphenols, healthy fats, and fiber in supporting heart health
Essential Nutraceuticals for Cardiovascular Health
  • Omegas (EPA/DHA)
    • Omega-3 fatty acids in reducing inflammation and improving lipid profiles
    • Evidence supporting the use of EPA/DHA for cardiovascular protection
  • Turmeric
    • Anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin and its impact on heart health
    • Research on turmeric鈥檚 role in reducing arterial plaque and supporting endothelial function
  • Resveratrol
    • Resveratrol as a polyphenol with cardioprotective properties
    • Role in improving endothelial function, reducing oxidative stress, and potential benefits in metabolic syndrome
  • Others: Berberine, N-Acetyl Cysteine, Inositol, CoQ10
Address Insulin Resistance: Key Nutraceuticals
  • Zinc, magnesium, chromium, alpha-lipoic acid
  • Probiotics & gut health: Explore the gut-heart connection and how probiotics can influence insulin sensitivity and inflammation
  • Dietary interventions: How a diet rich in fiber, healthy fats, and low glycemic index foods can support insulin sensitivity
Other Considerations for a Functional/Lifestyle Medicine Approach
  • Sedentary lifestyle
  • Sleep
  • Stress
  • Alcohol intake
  • Tobacco use
  • Environmental toxins
Practical Application & Case Studies
  • Practical tips to integrate nutraceuticals into clinical practice
    • Any potential interactions or contraindications
  • Case study examples
    • Studies where nutraceutical interventions led to improved cardiovascular outcomes

Target Audience

  • Physicians 
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses

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