Lotta Johansson is a microbiologist with a special

interest in the human microbiome. She has 35 years' experience in the field of probiotics and is currently based in Stockholm, Sweden, where she specialises in research focussed on the Lactobacillus reuteri species of probiotic.

In her role at BioGaia, Lotta works with in the scientific division, helping to ensure the latest evidence on Lactobacillus reuteri is shared and communicated across the world. BioGaia is a science driven company, which allows Lotta to indulge her passion for research and evidence-based application of probiotics.

CLINICAL PEARLS & RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS PODCAST INCLUDE:

· Understand why Lactobacillus reuteri is so unique and beneficial for human health

· Review of the latest evidence on why strain specificity matters clinically

· Examine issues relating to probiotic safety - including when not to prescribe certain probiotics

· Discuss why combining probiotic strains doesn't always produce the clinical results you might expect

Sara Appelgren is a biochemist and nutritionist with a background in infant nutrition, and a special interest in probiotics. She has a Master's in Nutrition and a Master's in Biochemistry.

Sara is based in Stockholm, Sweden, where she works as the Scientific Affairs Manager of leading probiotics manufacturer BioGaia. In her role at BioGaia, Sara works with in scientific communications, being the link between science and communications.

BioGaia is a science driven company, which allows Sara to indulge her passion for research and evidence-based nutritional practice.

CLINICAL PEARLS & RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS PODCAST INCLUDE:

· Clinical applications of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC PTA 6475

· How this combination of L. reuteri supports GI and immune health

· Explore recent studies showing how this combination of L. reuteri may help balance and support the Gut-Brain-Immune Axis

Dr Nirala Jacobi is a Naturopathic Doctor and Medical Doctor. She graduated from Bastyr University in 1998 with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in the USA. Dr Jacobi is considered one of Australia's leading experts in digestive disorders, microbial balance of the gut, and specifically on the treatment of small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).

She frequently lectures nationally and internationally on this topic. She has 20-year clinical experience as a Naturopathic Doctor and specialises in functional digestive disorders. Dr Jacobi is also the medical director of The Biome Clinic as well as www.SIBOTest.com

CLINICAL PEARLS & RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS PODCAST INCLUDE:

· Why patients who suffer from SIBO and IBS commonly experience mood disturbances

· What kinds of tools should you have in your toolkit to rebalance Gut-Brain Axis function

· What specific clinical benefits has Dr Jacobi found when utilised Lactobacillus reuteri in her clinic