MECHANISM

GUT HEALTH SERIES

Information on the mechanisms employed by gut microbiota and the resulting physiological plus neurological and immune effects within the host system

MECHANISM

Self-paced

COURSE TITLE

Mechanism

FORMAT

On-Demand, Self-Paced Course

CATEGORY

General Therapeutics

SUB-CATEGORY

Gut Health Series

LOCATION

Online

COURSE DURATION

15 minutes

COURSE ACCESS

1 Year

PREREQUISITES

None

CREDENTIAL

Certificate of Completion

VALIDITY

2 Years

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

Health care professionals

COURSE FEE

€20

COURSE OVERVIEW

The third lecture in the Gut Health Series explores the mechanisms employed by gut microbiota and how it affects the host systems.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This lecture dives into the complex mechanisms employed by gut microbiota and the resulting physiological, neurological and immune effects within the host system. In this lecture, we explore the role of gut microbiota in host:

  1. Metabolism
  2. Shaping both the innate and adaptive immunity responses
  3. Maintaining the homeostasis of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)
  4. Affecting brain function and behavior.

This lecture is supported by audio and written text.

Dr. Lisa Crowley
Medical Research Scientist

I would highly recommend this course for anyone with an interest in a holistic approach to medicine. The course is well structured with a focus on practical applications. As a medical research scientist by trade, I chose this course in particular owing to two factors : 1: the material is often backed by research verified information and 2: the lecturers are practitioners with real life experience.
The course itself is provided in a flexible online learning approach which works perfectly for me. I have a young family and a full time job and I find that the lecturers have been very approachable and flexible all the way through the course.
I really enjoy this course and I really feel like I will be well prepared to take up a career in this field.

Course Modules

ALWAYS START WITH THE GUT

An introduction to the microbiome and an overview of the complex relationship it has with our metabolism, in health and disease.

YOU AND YOUR MICROBIOME

This lecture explains how the microbiome influences and is influenced by the host and how herbal medicines can help balance the gut microbiome.

MENTAL HEALTH

This lecture outlines the critical effect of the gut microbiome on mental health.