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Here you will find a selection of useful resources on the gut microbiota, and nutrition in gut health as well as archived issues of our newsletter 'Probiotic Bulletin'.

These resources are available to download, but they can also be ordered as hard copies and in bulk if requested. 

New resources will be available later this year! 

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Increases Good Bacteria Infographic

This one-page resource explains how consuming Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota bacteria increases good bacteria in the gut after 4 weeks of consumption.

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Gut Habit Tracker

This weekly habit tracker is intended to be used by healthcare professionals to monitor 5 key gut health habits.

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Gut-Immune Axis

This resource explains the relationship between the gut microbiota and immune system, known as the gut-immune axis.

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Skill Series: Human Studies

Further your understanding of key study designs used for medical and food studies in humans, and how the quality of these studies can be assessed.

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Skills Series: Model Systems

Understand and recognise the complexities and advantages/disadvantages of different research methods including in silico computer modelling, in vitro lab studies and in vivo human studies.

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Gut Glossary

A dictionary for all gut-related key terms surrounding the microbiome, microbiology research and regulatory bodies.

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Diet Diversity

Your gut microbiota is a dynamic ecosystem that responds to your dietary choices. Embracing a diverse range of plant-based foods enriches your diet with valuable fibre.

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The gut microbiota

An animation about the trillions of microorganisms living inside our gut, collectively known as the gut microbiota.

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Athlete Gut and Immune Health

Athletes require precise and personalised nutrition strategies to achieve peak performance.

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SKILLS SERIES ONE: THE MICROBIOTA

Understand the basics of microbiota and probiotics research. Part four: The Microbiota.

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SKILLS SERIES ONE: TAXONOMY NAME CHANGE

Understand the basics of microbiota and probiotics research. Part three: Taxonomy name change.

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SKILLS SERIES ONE: BACTERIAL TAXONOMY

Understand the basics of microbiota and probiotics research. Part two: Bacterial Taxonomy.

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Skills Series One: Colony Forming Units

Understand the basics of microbiota and probiotics research. Part one: Colony Forming Units.

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Fundamental Research Booklet

Discover the research behind the safety, survival and modulation of bacteria by Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Shirota in the gut.

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Probiotics Toolkit

Check out our 'Probiotics Toolkit' video to learn how to choose a probiotic

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STUDY DAY MAY 2021

Read our written summary of the Yakult Study Day May 2021.

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STUDY DAY JUNE 2021

Read our written summary of the Yakult Study Day June 2021.

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YOUR GUIDE TO SYNBIOTICS

Find out more about synbiotics...

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Guide To Fermented Food

Read more about fermented foods..

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Guide To Fibre

Find out about fibre...

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Guide to Prebiotics

Learn the basics of prebiotics...

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Guide to the Gut Microbiota

What is the gut microbiota and what affects it?..

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Guide to Probiotics

Understand the basics of probiotics...

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Guide to L. casei Shirota

The fundamental research behind L. casei Shirota...

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Recipe book for later life

A selection of tasty, nutritious meals for older adults..

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Nutrition in the Community

Insights from a panel discussion on community nutrition advice..

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