Welcome to the sixth series of Microbiome Matters. This series will explore the gut microbiome - key considerations concerning the lifespan .In this episode we are joined by Ro Huntriss. Ro is one of the UK’s leading fertility dietitians and a published academic author in the field of fertility nutrition. Ro chats to us about nutrition and fertility and how the gut microbiome my interact with both.

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The new podcast series of Microbiome Matters explores the gut microbiome - key considerations concerning the lifespan. In episode 3 we are joined by Dr Jenna Macciochi as we explore both the immune system and the gut microbiota and the complexities behind their interactions.

Dr Jenna Macciochi is an immunologist with over 20 years’ experience researching the impact of diet and lifestyle on the immune system. For future updates on the podcast and our other activities, follow us on LinkedIn at ‘Yakult Science for HCPs in UK & Ireland’. For more information, visit www.yakult.co.uk/hcp or contact us at [email protected]

The new podcast series of Microbiome Matters explores the gut microbiome - key considerations concerning the lifespan. In episode 2 we are joined by Kimberley Wilson, as we discuss food, mood and the gut microbiome and the complexities of their interactions.

Kimberley Wilson is a charted psychologist with a degree in nutrition and an award-winning food producer. For future updates on the podcast and our other activities, follow us on LinkedIn at ‘Yakult Science for HCPs in UK & Ireland’. For more information, visit www.yakult.co.uk/hcp or contact us at [email protected]

The new podcast series of Microbiome Matters explores the gut microbiome - key considerations concerning the lifespan. In episode 1 we are joined by Kaitlin Colucci RD, as we discuss the differences between female and male physiology and different considerations for the female gut microbiome.

Kaitlin Colucci, is a UK Registered Dietitian specialising in gut and digestive health and is the founder of the KC Nutrition online gut health clinic. For updates on our podcast and activities, follow us on LinkedIn at ‘Yakult Science for HCPs in UK & Ireland’, visit www.yakult.co.uk/hcp or contact us at [email protected].

In this bonus episode, we’re back with performance nutritionist Mhairi Keil from the English Institute of Sport. Mhairi helps us bust some common nutrition myths such as ‘Collagen supplements can prevent or repair leaky gut’ and ‘If you experience gut symptoms while exercising, you have a food intolerance’ with the help of scientific evidence and her practical expertise within the field.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Bache, a classically trained chef with 20-years’ experience working in professional kitchens ranging from Michelin Starred hotels and fine dining restaurants to elite rugby clubs and international rugby camps. He shares with us his learnings as a Performance Chef and how he woks with nutritionists and dietitians to create delicious, nutritious and gut-friendly meals to fuel professional athletes.*

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*Our podcasters are all experts in their fields and share with us their explanation of how to recognise conditions and their suggestions for management.

Dr James Morehen is a Performance Nutritionist, registered with the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register and currently works with professional elite-level athletes and global organisations. In this episode, he shares his expertise on supplements and their usage to support nutrition and gut health in athletes.*

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*Our podcasters are all experts in their fields and share with us their explanation of how to recognise conditions and their suggestions for management.

In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Professor Mike Gleeson, Emeritus Professor of Exercise Biochemistry in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. Prof Gleeson shares current research around how factors like exercise intensity, nutrition and stress affect immune function and gut health in athletes.*

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*Our podcasters are all experts in their fields and share with us their explanation of how to recognise conditions and their suggestions for management.

Welcome to the fifth series of the Microbiome Matters podcast. In this series, we’ll be learning from expert guest speakers about gut health and nutrition strategies for athletes.

In our first episode, we’re joined by Mhairi Keil, a Senior Performance Nutritionist with the English Institute of Sport (EIS) and currently the Lead Nutritionist for British Gymnastics and GB Snow Sports. Today she’ll be chatting with us about her role at EIS, key nutritional considerations in elite athlete groups and strategies to support immune and gut health in athletes.*

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*Our podcasters are all experts in their fields and share with us their explanation of how to recognise conditions and their suggestions for management.

We are joined by Prof. Tariq Iqbal, Professor of Clinical Microbiome and Director and co-founder of the University of Birmingham Microbiome Treatment Centre, the largest faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) supplier in Europe. He has a special interest in IBD and FMT treatments and will be sharing with us his expertise and the latest research in this area.* **

For future updates on the podcast and our other activities, follow us on LinkedIn at ‘Yakult Science for HCPs in UK & Ireland’. For more information, visit www.yakult.co.uk/hcp or contact us at [email protected]

*Our podcasters are all experts in their fields and share with us their explanation of how to recognise the conditions and their suggestions for management.

** We experienced some technical difficulties during the recording which affected the sound quality in parts. We apologise for the inconvenience.