# Plaskett College

> Also known as: Plaskett International College (legal entity). Domains: plaskett-international.com (primary), plaskettcollege.com, plaskettnutritioncollege.com. All refer to the same institution.

> Plaskett College offers IICT-accredited distance learning courses in Nutritional Therapy, Iridology, and Weight Management. Founded in 1982 by Dr Lawrence Plaskett (BA Cantab, PhD Lond, FRSC, 1934-2025), a Cambridge biochemist who bridged orthodox nutritional science with naturopathic practice. Every course includes Nutriluma, a personal learning platform with meal photography, nutrient tracking, and a curriculum-aware tutor.

## Courses

- [Professional Diploma in Nutritional Therapy](https://www.plaskett-international.com/courses/professional/nutritional-therapy): IICT-accredited, 14-folder diploma, 31 case studies, 2-3 years part-time, £1,995
- [Diploma in Nutritional Consultancy](https://www.plaskett-international.com/courses/professional/nutritional-consultant): Practitioner training, 12-18 months, £595
- [Diploma in Weight Management](https://www.plaskett-international.com/courses/professional/weight-management): Specialist diploma, 6-9 months, £475
- [Diploma in Iridology](https://www.plaskett-international.com/courses/professional/iridology): Complementary assessment skill, 6-9 months, £495
- [Certificate in Nutrition & Health](https://www.plaskett-international.com/courses/foundation/nutrition-health): Foundation course, self-paced, £125

## Guides

- [How to Become a Nutritional Therapist in the UK](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/guides/how-to-become-a-nutritional-therapist): Comprehensive guide to all training routes, CNHC vs IICT pathways, costs, and career outcomes. Covers university and vocational routes including providers we don't offer.

## Articles

- [Magnesium: The Essential Mineral for Cellular Energy & Vitality](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/magnesium-the-essential-mineral-for-cellular-energy-vitality): Role in 600+ enzymatic reactions, ATP-magnesium complex, deficiency signs, food sources
- [Vitamin D: The Sunshine Nutrient Your Body Needs](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/vitamin-d-the-sunshine-nutrient-your-body-needs): Pro-hormone function, UK deficiency, dietary sources, testing
- [The Menopause: An Alternative Treatment Approach](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/menopause-alternative-treatment): By Dr Plaskett. Nutrition vs HRT, osteoporosis prevention, interactive nutrient-hormone interaction graph
- [Ketosis & the Ketogenic Diet](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/ketogenic-diet): How ketosis works, nutritional disadvantages, health risks of metabolic acidosis
- [Mental Health & the Naturopathic Approach](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/mental-health-naturopathic): Depression, anxiety, stress from orthodox and naturopathic perspectives
- [Nutritional Influences on Fertility](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/nutritional-influences-fertility): Evidence-based review of nutrition in fertility, preconceptual care, and pregnancy
- [A Guide to the Detoxification Process](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/detoxification-process): Cellular elimination, Phase I and Phase II pathways
- [Comparing Food Types and Detoxification](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/food-and-detoxification): Eliminative vs suppressive foods, graded by strength
- [Vitamins in Their Context](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/vitamins-in-context): RNI vs RDA, chronic partial deficiency, co-enzyme function
- [The Problem with Milk](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/problem-with-milk): Pasteurisation effects, allergies, mineral balance disruption
- [The Problems with Wheat & Rye](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/wheat-and-rye): Gluten effects, intestinal adhesion, liver function impact
- [The Sugar Tax: A Narrow-minded Approach?](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/articles/sugar-tax): Sugar as anti-nutrient, metabolic effects beyond obesity

## Dr Plaskett's Research

Original research newsletters on Aloe vera by Dr Lawrence Plaskett, PhD, FRSC:

- [Aloe and the Immune System](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/aloe-and-the-immune-system)
- [Aloe Eases Inflammation](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/aloe-eases-inflammation)
- [Aloe and Cancer](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/aloe-and-cancer)
- [Aloe and the Digestive System](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/aloe-and-the-digestive-system)
- [Aloe and Diabetes](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/aloe-and-diabetes)
- [Aloe and Sport Injuries](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/aloe-and-sport-injuries)
- [The Healing Properties of Aloe](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/the-healing-properties-of-aloe)
- [The Compounds of Aloe](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/the-compounds-of-aloe)
- [Aloe Against Infections](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/aloe-against-infections)
- [Aloe in Alternative Medicine](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/aloe-in-alternative-medicine)
- [Correct Processing](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/correct-processing)
- [Quality Control](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/quality-control)
- [Aloe: The Health Benefits](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/aloe-the-health-benefits)
- [Aloe and the 4 A's](https://www.plaskett-international.com/resources/dr-plaskett-research/aloe-and-the-four-as)

## About

- [Dr Lawrence Plaskett](https://www.plaskett-international.com/about/dr-lawrence-plaskett): Cambridge biochemist, founder, author of ~80 papers
- [About Nutriluma](https://www.plaskett-international.com/about/nutriluma): personal learning platform included with every course