This module provides a practical, evidence-based overview of gut health for primary care, focusing on the foundational role of dietary fibre in microbiome modulation, including its impact on short-chain fatty acid production, gut barrier integrity, and inflammatory regulation. It equips clinicians to recognise common indicators of fibre deficiency and dysbiosis using a time-efficient assessment framework, differentiate probiotic strains based on survival, mechanism of action, and clinical indication, and understand the specific benefits of spore-forming probiotics in supporting barrier function, immune balance, antimicrobial activity, and metabolic health. The module concludes with a clear, stepwise approach to managing common gastrointestinal complaints such as antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, acute diarrhoea, bloating, and constipation by integrating targeted dietary strategies, evidence-based probiotic selection, and appropriate referral pathways.
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