Presenting the Second Edition Continual Professional Development E-Resource ‘The Knowledge behind Probiotics in Health & Disease’
Are you looking to increase your professional development in probiotics and intestinal health? Well look no further.
Presenting the second edition of our Continual Professional Development E-Resource ‘The Knowledge behind Probiotics in Health & Disease’. This resource aims to educate Health Professionals on the science and application of probiotics. This resource is intended for use as a professional development tool, in line with individual learning goals. Health Professionals should utilise guidelines from the relevant accrediting bodies when accounting for professional development points/time.
Incorporating evidence from over 90 peer-reviewed studies including clinical trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, this resource explores the complex defence systems of the intestinal microbiota and investigates the application of different probiotic strains in a range of gastrointestinal and immune related conditions.
Working your way through 14 topics and completion of the MCQ assessment questions will provide ~2 hours towards your overall PD accreditation.
TOPIC AREAS INCLUDED:
- Lactic acid bacteria
- Probiotics
- Probiotic strains
- Prebiotics
- Synbiotics
- Fundamental research
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Helicobacter pylori
- Immune System
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Gut brain connection
KEY MESSAGES
- The intestinal microbiota is a diverse and dynamic environment, once established, remains relatively stable over time.
- Maintenance of a functional digestive system can be supported by a diet that includes sources of probiotics and prebiotics; collectively known as synbiotics.
- Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a benefit on the host. Specific strains found in probiotics can provide distinct health benefits.
- The main mechanisms of action of probiotics are enhancement of the epithelial barrier, inhibition of pathogen adhesion, production of antimicrobial substances and immune system modulation.
- Dysbiosis in the intestines has been linked to many disorders of the gastrointestinal and immune systems.