Probiotics and Gut Health
Masterclass in probiotics: Science, selection, strains and clinical practice
- Cost: Free of charge
- CPD Points: 3 Clinical CEU
- Retries: 3 attempts
- CPD Accredited in South Africa
- Free certification
- Access on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Access from anywhere
- No time limits, work at your own pace
In this comprehensive and fascinating probiotics Masterclass, Dr Piderit simplifies the most important aspects of effective therapeutic use of specific probiotic strains for improving health and wellbeing. The gut microbiome is complex and vastly diverse, and adverse effects of gut dysbiosis are far-reaching; signs of gut dysbiosis are exhibited in the predominance of people who live with various chronic diseases.
You will learn:
- Microbiome and its impact on our health, with a particular focus on the diverse functions of the gut microbiome
- Adverse implications of gut dysbiosis on health and wellbeing
- Mechanisms of action of different types of probiotics and the goals of the probiotic treatment protocol
- Imperative probiotic characteristics and criteria determining selection of probiotic for therapeutic use
- Different beneficial effects of specific probiotic strains
Dr Monique Piderit
Registered Dietitian (PhD)
Nutritional Solutions
Alberton
Dr Monique Piderit is a registered dietitian at Nutritional Solutions, one of South Africa’s leading private dietetic practices, and holds a PhD in Dietetics from the University of Pretoria, with research focused on a web-based dairy intake screener for South African adults. With over a decade of experience in clinical, corporate, and research nutrition, she integrates evidence-based science with practical, sustainable strategies, with professional interests including gut health, sports nutrition, nutrigenomics, and low FODMAP dietary management for IBS (Monash University–trained). Monique has extensive experience in academic writing, corporate wellness, public speaking, and media engagement, has consulted for major industry clients, served on the ADSA executive committee (2016–2021), published in peer-reviewed journals, and presented at numerous national congresses, guided by a belief in small, sustainable changes for lasting wellness.
