Microbiome Matters Podcast

Microbiome Matters is a podcast for healthcare professionals to understand more about the important community of microbes living inside us.

Series 1

An Introduction to the Gut Microbiota

In series 1 of the podcast, we are joined by Professor Glenn Gibson who discusses what the gut microbiota is, how it changes throughout life, and its roles including its relationship with gut health, immunity, the gut-brain axis and much more.

Series 2

Dietary Influences on the Gut Microbiota

In series 2 of the podcast, we are joined by four experts who discuss dietary influences on the gut microbiota including: dietary patterns and lifestyle factors, probiotics and fermented food, dietary fibre and prebiotics, and emerging dietary components such as polyphenols, emulsifiers and personalised nutrition.

Series 3

Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Factors Affecting the Gut

In series 3 of the podcast, we explore the modifiable and non-modifiable factors which affect the gut.

Series 4

Health Conditions Linked to the Gut and Gut Microbiota

In series 4 of the podcast, we talk to experts Kirsten Jackson, Dr Anthony Hobson, Cristian Costas Battle and Talia Cecchele about health conditions linked to the gut and microbiota, including functional gut disorders and IBS, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, coeliac disease and eating disorders.

Series 5

Athletes, Gut Health and the Gut Microbiota

In series 5 of the podcast, we talk to experts Prof Mike Gleeson, performance nutritionist Mhairi Keil, Dr James Morehen and performance chef Mike Bache about gut health and nutrition in athletes.

Series 6

The Gut Microbiota – Key Considerations Concerning the Lifespan

In series 6 of the podcast, we talk to our expert guests Kaitlin Colucci RD, Kimberley Wilson, Dr Jenna Macciochi and Ro Huntriss RD about how the gut microbiome may be an important consideration at key periods in the lifespan.