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Here you’ll find useful articles, videos and downloads based on the latest scientific research into areas of interest relating to gut health and the microbiome. These articles may count towards your CPD accreditations. Any which are marked with the BDA logo are endorsed by the BDA for CPD purposes.
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Preparing your patients for winter
Author: Winter is a challenging time for the NHS, but it’s anticipated that reducing pressures as early as the autumn will be more effective than placing focus on an emergency winter response.
In this article, Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, explores the role of optimising the microbiome through diet and probiotics to support immune function.
Exploring the role for probiotics in aged-care
Ageing results in fundamental compositional and functional shifts in the GM, notably a decline in diversity, which is associated with increased susceptibility to infectious disease, inflammaging and immunosenescence. In this article, Registered Dietitians Lindsey Thorn and Sarah-Jane Reilly explore the association between ageing and dysbiosis and the role probiotics may have in mediating these changes.
Advancements in probiotics
Author: Despite advancements in probiotic delivery, many products lack viable microorganisms and most have not been shown to confer a health benefit from appropriately powered and adequately designed randomised clinical trials. In this article, Prof Ingvar Bjarnason, consultant gastroenterologist at King’s College Hospital, explores the ideal probiotic characteristics and practical considerations for use.
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Exploring the role for probiotics in aged-care
by Lindsey Thorn and Sarah-Jane Reilly, Registered Dietitians
Preparing your patients for winter
by Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP, Clinical Director of patient.info
Advancements in probiotics
by Professor Ingvar Bjarnason, Consultant Gastroenterologist, Kings College Hospital, London
When should I trial probiotics?
by Dr Suneil A Raju
Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Gastroenterology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK
Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Gastroenterology, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK
The role of the HCP in managing digestive health: webinar
by Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP, Clinical Director of patient.info
It Takes Guts
by Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP, Clinical Director of patient.info.
The multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approach to managing digestive health
by Anne Wright, Registered Dietitian
Putting the spotlight on probiotics
by Annina Whipp, Registered Dietitian and Health Writer
The role of the GP in managing digestive health
by Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP, Clinical Director of patient.info
The circadian rhythm-microbiome-metabolism connection
Are you aware of the interdependence between the circadian rhythm and the microbiome?
The gut microbiome and its role in neurological health by Dr Lynne Anne Barker
Associate Professor in cognitive neuroscience, Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University.
Gut dysbiosis during COVID-19 and probiotics
Research is looking into the effect of probiotics on gut dysbiosis in COVID-19 patients.
An inspirational woman in science
by Dr Lynne Barker's latest research into the the gut-brain axis in our expert interview.
The gut-brain axis and neurological symptoms associated with Covid-19
Research is looking into the effect of probiotics on gut dysbiosis in COVID-19 patients.
An update on Symprove’s viability study
Latest research demonstrates over 70% of people had a 2-fold increase or more in lactobacillus and enterococcus.
Probiotics and Eczema
by Sian Shepherd, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Registered NHS & Freelance Dietitian, specialising in Gastroenterology
Webinar: A Personalised Approach to the Gut Microbiome
with Dr Sarah Berry and Registered Dietitian Emily Leeson
Interview with Dr. Jenna Macciochi
Immunologist, author, immunology lecturer and researcher at the University of Sussex.
The gut microbiome and healthy ageing
by Sian Shepherd, BSc (Hons) Nutrition Registered NHS & Freelance Dietitian, specialising in Gastroenterology
Webinar: Food, mood and the microbiome
with Specialist Dietitian Renee McGregor and Dr Sarah Vohra
The role of the gut microbiome in mental health
by Frances Ralph, Specialist Gastrointestinal Dietitian
Webinar: Latest insights into the management of IBS
Hosted by GP Dr Leen Tannous and Dr Bridgette Wilson.
Interview with Dr. Tara Swart
Neuroscientist, psychiatrist, bestselling author, executive advisor and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan.
Gut microbiota and cardiovascular disease health
by Frances Ralph, Specialist Gastrointestinal Dietitian
Interview with Louise Symington
Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Food Sustainability.
Probiotics: what you need to know
Dr. Simon Gaisford takes a closer look at probiotics.
The management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
by Frances Ralph, Specialist Gastrointestinal Dietitian
The dietary management of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
by Annina Whipp, Registered Dietitian
Laura Tilt – How diet and nutrition affects the microbiome
Registered Dietitian Laura Tilt talks about how diet affects the gut microbiome
A comprehensive guide to the gut-brain axis
by Frances Ralph, Specialist Gastrointestinal Dietitian
Influence of diet on the gut microbiome
by Anne Wright, Registered Dietitian
Factors influencing the infant gut microbiome
by Annina Whipp, Registered Dietitian
How the gut microbiome can influence weight
by Eve Kalinik, Nutritional Therapist
Eve Kalinik - The gut-brain axis
Nutritional therapist and auther Eve Kalinik explains the gut-brain axis
Chloe Brotheridge - How do you manage stress?
Chloe Brotheridge discusses her top tips on how to best manage stress.
The role of the microbiome in health and disease
by Symprove