In this podcast episode, we are joined by Professor Paul O’Toole, who is a Professor of Microbial Genomics at University College Cork in Ireland. His main research area is the gut microbiome in humans, where he has participated in several projects that examine the composition and function of the gut microbiota, its interaction with habitual diet, and its relationship to health, and ageing. He co-ordinated the ELDERMET study, a project that established diet-microbiota health interactions in the elderly. Here he shares how dietary patterns and lifestyle factors may impact the gut microbiota and ..read more

We are joined by Talia Cecchele, a UK registered, specialist eating disorder dietitian who’ll be chatting with us about the links between eating disorders and gut health. She is the founder of Talia Cecchele Nutrition and runs a successful online clinic, leading a team of specialist dietitians to support people to recover from their eating disorders, disordered eating and gut health issues. Talia is passionate about bringing balance back to nutrition and helping people to recognise that perfect diets don't exist.* For future updates on the podcast and our other activities, follow us on LinkedI ..read more

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. 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 ..read more

Welcome to the fourth series of the Microbiome Matters podcast. In this series, we’ll be exploring some of the many conditions linked to the gut and the microbiota. 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. In our first episode, we’re joined by Kirsten Jackson, the founder of ‘The Food Treatment Clinic’ which is an online clinic providing MDT services for people with IBS. Kirsten has previously worked as the lead dietitian for Kings College Hospital in Dubai and was part of the tea ..read more

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 science@yakult.co.uk ..read more

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.* 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 science@yakult.co.uk *Our podcasters are all experts in the ..read more

Dr Kevin Barrett is a General Practitioner in Hertfordshire and chair of the Primary Care Society of Gastroenterology. He is particularly keen to find ways to improve the early diagnosis and subsequent support for people with all forms of gastrointestinal disease. He took up running in his 40s as a way to relieve stress and has so far completed several marathons and an ultra, and has plans for more in 2022. In this episode, he will be talking to us about the role of exercise on gut microbiota and gut health. For future updates, follow us on LinkedIn at ‘Yakult Science for HCPs in UK & Irel ..read more

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.* 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, visi ..read more

Professor Tim Spector is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Director of the TwinsUK Registry at Kings College in London. His current work focuses on the microbiome and has collaborated with experts around the world to conduct the largest nutritional study of its kind, the PREDICT study, in associated with healthcare science company ZOE. Here he shares the latest insights into emerging dietary components such as personalised nutrition and polyphenols, and their impact on the gut microbiota and health ..read more

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.* For future updates on the podcast and our ..read more