Learn about probiotics

Learn more about the 40,000,000,000,000 micro-organisms in your gut and the potential of friendly bacteria, written by an impartial team of registered nutritionists, nutritional therapists and microbiologists.

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Helen Morton

MSc, BSc (Hons), Nutritional Therapist DipION

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Probiotics for Acne & Skin Health

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MB BCh BAO (Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics), MSc (Personalised Nutrition)

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Probiotics for Digestive Health

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Probiotics & Trimethylaminuria

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Nutritional Therapist DipION

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Child Microbiome: Dr Kate's Guide

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Probiotics for Hay Fever

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Probiotics for Stress

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The Food Myth

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MSc, BSc (Hons), Nutritional Therapist DipION

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Can older people take probiotics?

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Probiotics Aid Vit. D Absorption

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BSc (Nut. Med.) Nutritional Therapist

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The 10 Best Probiotics for Women - a Nutritionist's Top Picks

Helen Morton

MSc, BSc (Hons), Nutritional Therapist DipION

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Children's health

Probiotics in Childhood

Dr Kate Steed

PhD Food and Microbial Sciences; Gut Microbiology (University of Reading), BSc Medical Microbiology

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Non-commercial, educational resources designed for healthcare professionals and health journalists, featuring a curated selection of the world’s most researched probiotic strains. These pages are intended for health professionals only.

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Probiotics for Obesity

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Probiotics for Constipation

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MB BCh BAO (Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics), MSc (Personalised Nutrition)

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Probiotics and PCOS

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C. difficile and Probiotics

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Coffee and Probiotics

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Kissing Improves Immune System!

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Learn about probiotics

The 10 Best Probiotics for Women - a Nutritionist's Top Picks

Helping to keep you informed about the latest in probiotics health and wellness insights.

Probiotics for Acne & Skin Health

Probiotics for Digestive Health

Probiotics & Trimethylaminuria

Child Microbiome: Dr Kate's Guide

Probiotics for Hay Fever

Probiotics for Stress

The Food Myth

Can older people take probiotics?

Probiotics Aid Vit. D Absorption

The 10 Best Probiotics for Women - a Nutritionist's Top Picks

Probiotics in Childhood

Prebiotics: A Look at FOS & Inulin

Resources for healthcare professionals

Probiotics for Obesity

Probiotics for Constipation

Probiotics and PCOS

C. difficile and Probiotics

Learn more about probiotics and wellness.

Probiotics Aid Vit. D Absorption

Coffee and Probiotics

Kissing Improves Immune System!

Get More From Your Probiotics

Do Probiotics Help Hangovers?

Keto Diet and the Gut Microbiome

Resources for healthcare professionals

Probiotics for Obesity

Probiotics for Constipation

Probiotics and PCOS

C. difficile and Probiotics

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Learn more about probiotics and wellness.

Probiotics Aid Vit. D Absorption

Coffee and Probiotics

Kissing Improves Immune System!

Get More From Your Probiotics

Do Probiotics Help Hangovers?

Keto Diet and the Gut Microbiome