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Nutrition 202: Nutritional Management of Arthritic Disease | Chiropractic CE

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Online Course Format:  Online
Course Tuition:   $40.00
Credit Hours ( CE ):  2
Contributor:  Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN
CLICK HERE for a list of states, provinces and countries this course is accredited in.

Online Chiropractic CE Course Description & Course Details

Online Chiropractic CE: Nutrition 202 – Nutritional Management of Arthritic Disease – Deepen your clinical expertise in managing degenerative and autoimmune joint conditions. This 2-hour advanced course delivers evidence-based nutritional strategies for chronic arthritic patients and is State Board & PACE approved and facilitated by Texas Chiropractic College.

Clinical Nutrition for Degenerative & Autoimmune Arthritis

Led by Dr. Howard Benedikt, this course dives deep into the therapeutic protocols for managing various arthritic processes. From chondroprotective agents like glucosamine and chondroitin for DJD to addressing the "hygiene hypothesis" and intestinal permeability in autoimmune cases, practitioners will learn to implement a multi-faceted nutritional approach to joint health.

Course Topics

  • Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD): Therapeutic use of glucosamine, chondroitin, and collagen extracts (Type I & II).
  • Oxidative Stress: Formulating clinical strategies using targeted antioxidant therapy.
  • Autoimmune Arthritis: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Psoriatic Arthritis.
  • The Autoimmune Origin: Exploring the hygiene hypothesis and the role of intestinal permeability.
  • Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients: Clinical applications of fish oil, turmeric, and proteolytic enzymes.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the therapeutic potential of chondroprotective agents in degenerative care.
  • Categorize various arthritic processes and apply specific nutritional interventions.
  • Understand the link between gut health and autoimmune arthritic triggers.
  • Employ evidence-based conservative nutrition strategies for improved patient outcomes.

Quick Course Details

  • Course Type: Online Recorded Class
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Instructor: Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN
  • Format: Video presentation and downloadable clinical resources.

About the Instructor

Dr. Howard Benedikt 

Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN is a diplomat of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition and a premier educator in clinical biochemistry. He, currently, serves as president of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition. His expertise helps chiropractors translate complex nutritional concepts into practical, office-ready protocols that enhance patient care and practice value.


This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following states:

Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following Canadian Provinces:

British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Yukon,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following regions outside the United States & Canada:

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Cayman Islands, Chili, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Nambia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Virgin Island, Zimbabwe,