Description
Home study course: The Four Horsemen of the Mental Health Apocalypse
Are you ready to take your practice to the next level?
Want to improve your client outcomes with confidence?
This on-demand, 3+ hour video training is designed for nutritional therapists, dieticians, and health practitioners who want to better support clients and deepen their confidence in addressing mental health from a nutritional and functional perspective.
Led by respected nutrition expert Patrick Holford, the course uncovers the four key biochemical drivers of brain health:
- Brain fats: why omega-3s are essential for sharp thinking and emotional balance
- Methylation: how B vitamins influence mood and mental resilience
- Glycation: the impact of blood sugar balance on brain performance
- Oxidation: the role of antioxidants in protecting against cognitive decline
Through four in-depth modules, you’ll learn:
- The science behind each “horseman” and how they interact
- Practical strategies for food choices, supplementation, and testing
- How medications and nutrient interactions affect outcomes
- Real-world applications to client cases you see every day
Why practitioners will love this course:
- Evidence-informed insights you can trust
- Practical tools to apply immediately in clinic
- Flexible learning – study at your own pace, revisit anytime
- Confidence boost in addressing mental health from a nutritional perspective
About Patrick:
Patrick Holford BSc, DipION, FBANT, NTCRP
- Patrick is a retired visiting professor, specialising in nutrition and mental health, author of 46 books and is in the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame
- ION Founder Patron – In 1984 Patrick founded the Institute for Optimum Nutrition
- Food for the Brain charity Founder and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board
Terms and conditions:
Users may view the course content up to 20 times while it remains available online. Please note that course availability is not guaranteed for any minimum period, and the course may be removed from the platform at any time at ION’s discretion, including before a user reaches their 20-view limit. It is the user’s responsibility to complete all viewing within the period the course is accessible.




