Describes the role of enzymes in digestion and assimilation and how they act as scavengers to cleanse dead cells from the body. Introduces orthomolecular nutrition and the essential vitamins and minerals specifically needed to solve individual health problems. Students will learn about amino acids, the “building blocks of protein” within the brain and body. Covered are the causes of amino acid deficiencies, how amino acids control thought, mood, and behavior, and how to use amino acids to address stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue, anger, and sleeplessness.