Institute Nutrition

What Institute Nutrition does

Institute Nutrition, operated by Ryan's Research LLP, is a Bangalore-headquartered online education platform founded in 2020 by celebrity sports nutritionist Ryan Fernando. The company delivers specialized nutrition and dietetics courses to healthcare professionals (doctors, dietitians), wellness coaches and fitness experts, and individual learners in India, with bilingual instruction in English and Hindi. Its catalog spans 22+ courses covering clinical conditions (PCOS, Thyroid, Fertility, Endometriosis, Fatty Liver, Cancer Prevention) and lifestyle topics (Gut Health, Satvic Eating, Bodybuilding Nutrition, Nutrigenomics), with curricular leadership from Dt. Nisha Bajaj and instructors sourced from Qua Nutrition clinics.

The platform runs on a WordPress-based learning management system (LearnDash) delivering live and recorded sessions with weekend live classes, self-paced study, and mentor-led doubt resolution. No mobile application, public API, AI features, or third-party LMS integrations are evidenced; the technology stack is conventional content delivery rather than a proprietary platform. Course delivery uses a mix of freemium lead magnets (e.g., free Pistachios masterclass with ~25,917 enrollments), budget courses (₹117-₹499), mid-range courses (₹999-₹1,999), and premium credentials (₹5,999-₹7,500), plus tiered membership programs (₹7,500 for 3 months, ₹28,000 annually).

Revenue mechanics combine one-time course sales (perpetual license, non-refundable upon access) and recurring INC memberships. Go-to-market is product-led, self-serve direct-to-consumer enrollment through institutenutrition.com, supplemented by instructor-driven promotion through Ryan Fernando's network and Qua Nutrition clinics, content marketing via the company blog, email newsletters, and organic social sharing. The company also features 1Chaze Performance Nutrition Solutions (hydration and collagen products) as a complementary sub-brand. The business is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, 6 employees, and cumulative 13,400+ student/organization reach.

Name

Institute Nutrition

Legal name

Ryan's Research LLP

Website

https://institutenutrition.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Institute Nutrition is a Bangalore-based online education platform founded in 2020 by celebrity nutritionist Ryan Fernando, delivering bilingual (English/Hindi) nutrition and dietetics courses to doctors, dietitians, wellness coaches, and individual learners across India through one-time course sales and recurring memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Nutrition Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrition & Diet Education (Meal Planning, Macros, Healthy Cooking) (EDAAAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Nutrition Coaching (HSADAFAA)

Keywords

• Online nutrition courses
• Nutrition education platform
• Dietician training
• Clinical nutrition certification
• Wellness coaching education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: One-time purchase model where customers buy individual courses at various price points. Courses range from free to premium (₹28,000 for annual membership). Revenue recognized at point of sale as immediate digital access is granted.
2. Membership Programs: INC 3-Month and Annual Membership programs offering continued access to courses and resources for professionals including doctors and dietitians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Institute Nutrition operates an online education platform that sells nutrition and dietetics courses to individual learners, including doctors, dietitians, wellness coaches, and general consumers. The platform offers 22+ specialized courses covering PCOS, thyroid, fertility, gut health, fatty liver, cancer prevention, sports nutrition, and various diet approaches, delivered through live and recorded sessions with expert instructors. It also provides membership programs (3-month INC Membership for doctors at ₹7,500 and INC Annual Membership at ₹28,000) for professionals seeking comprehensive nutrition education and certification.

Product overview

Institute Nutrition is an online education platform for nutrition and dietetics courses in India, founded by Ryan Fernando and academically led by Dt. Nisha Bajaj. The platform operates on a course-based model offering individual courses, membership programs (3-Month INC Membership, INC Annual Membership), and partner products. Courses cover specialized nutrition topics including PCOS, thyroid health, fertility, gut health, fatty liver reversal, cancer prevention, sports nutrition, and various diet approaches. The platform also partners with 1Chaze for performance nutrition products. All courses are delivered online through live and recorded sessions, with certification provided upon completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1Chaze Performance Nutrition Solutions: Science-backed nutrition solutions designed to support hydration, recovery, joint health, and overall physical performance. The range includes 1Chaze Hydration Formula for electrolyte balance and endurance, and 1Chaze Collagen Supplement to support joint integrity, connective tissue health, and recovery.

Products and services

• Beyond Asanas: Integrating Nutrition and Yoga for Metabolic Health, Recovery and Longevity

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by over 13,400 students and organizations worldwide

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 1ChazeminorOthers1Chaze offers science-backed nutrition solutions including Hydration Formula for electrolyte balance and Collagen Supplement for joint integrity. Institute Nutrition features 1Chaze products as complementary offerings for active lifestyles and performance-focused nutrition plans.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• WellTheory: Digital autoimmune-care and nutrition coaching platform with practitioner training — adjacent emerging peer whose model of condition-specific nutrition programs parallels Institute Nutrition's PCOS, thyroid, and fertility focus areas.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global MOOC platform partnering with universities (Stanford, Yale, Imperial) to deliver nutrition and health science courses — a broader incumbent that competes in the same online nutrition education category with formally accredited courses at potentially lower price points.
• Udemy: Global marketplace of on-demand courses including a deep nutrition catalog — comparable on delivery (self-paced online courses sold DTC) and overlapping audience, though broader and less specialized than Institute Nutrition's niche focus.

Direct peers

• Precision Nutrition: Online nutrition coaching and certification platform serving fitness professionals and health coaches with structured courses, certifications, and habit-based coaching — directly comparable to Institute Nutrition's B2C/B2B professional upskilling model.
• VLCC Institute: India-based wellness and nutrition education provider offering certificate and diploma programs in dietetics, beauty, and wellness — a directly comparable India-headquartered competitor targeting similar professional upskilling segments.
• Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN): Online health coach training school offering year-long certification programs with celebrity instructors and a community-led model — closely comparable in product (nutrition/health certification), delivery (online), and target segment (wellness professionals seeking credentials).
• AFPA (American Fitness Professionals & Associates): Online fitness and nutrition certification provider for personal trainers and wellness coaches — comparable offering of self-paced, certified nutrition courses sold DTC to professionals.

Others

• Qua Nutrition (Signature Nutrition Clinic): India-based clinical nutrition clinic where founder Ryan Fernando serves as Chief Nutritionist — an ecosystem partner and supplier of credibility/instructor talent to Institute Nutrition rather than a direct competitor in online education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institute-nutrition

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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