Gut Health & Immunity: Exploring your Microbiome & the Probiotic Advantage

Course intent

In this workshop, we delve into the fascinating world of your gut microbiome and its crucial role in supporting your immune system. With millions upon millions of probiotics, also known as "friendly bacteria," inhabiting our gut, it's astonishing how little most of us know about their crucial role in our health and well-being.

What will I learn?

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of what probiotics are and how they contribute to your overall health. Learn about the crucial role probiotics play in supporting your immune system and maintaining a healthy gut.

We'll delve into the different types of probiotics, including Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Fructogliosaccharides, Plantarum, and Kefir, and explore their health benefits. Plus, uncover what happens when our gut is populated with "unfriendly" bacteria, including parasites like E.coli, C. Difficile, and Candida.

This is your opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tips to optimise your gut health and strengthen your immune system.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is suitable for everyone, all abilities, although it is particularly suited to those who wish to improve their physical health by making informed changes about their diet. Those with an understanding of basic biology/physiology may have an advantage in understanding.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You may wish to bring a note pad or a mobile device should you wish to make any of your own notes.

What can I do when I finish the course?

Enrol onto another Nutrition or Gut Health Cookery workshop to enhance your health and wellbeing or look at the wide range of healthy living courses available.

Additional information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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