Welcome to our Learning Lab

Discover all you need to know about probiotics, gut health and more with our interactive learning tools.

What are probiotics?

Not too long ago, the general thought was that all bacteria were bad.

The basics of gut health

How the state of our gut microbiota affects our overall health

Beyond gut health? The surprise impact of probiotics on your gorgeous smile 

From gut to grin! Let’s enter the world of oral probiotics, your new allies for oral health. Here’s three proven ways oral probiotics can help keep your mouth healthy.

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The oral microbiome

Just like your gut, your mouth teems with a diverse community of microorganisms known as the oral microbiome.

The peace keepers

Probiotics work like peace keepers in your mouth.

Probiotics and Babies: A Comprehensive Guide

Probiotics and Babies: A Comprehensive Guide

Probiotics and babies, a comprehensive guide for parents. Discover the fascinating world of the baby microbiome and the best ways to build baby gut health.

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What are probiotics?

What are probiotics?

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines probiotics as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.”   What...

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Back to school and the five P's that promote children’s health

Back to school and the five P's that promote children’s health

As the end of summer approaches, parents begin to shift their focus towards preparing for the upcoming school year.In this blog post, we explore the...

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Happy mother, happy baby: 7 things you can do to prioritise yourself

Happy mother, happy baby: 7 things you can do to prioritise yourself

If you’ve recently become a mother, you’ll know that finding time for yourself, let alone time to do anything aside from looking after your little...

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Back to school - how to survive & thrive this school year

Back to school - how to survive & thrive this school year

For many of us, September means back to school. While that can add to our already busy schedules, it also provides us with a great...

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Prepare your gut for summer travels

Prepare your gut for summer travels

Jetlag, unusual foods, different climates, stress and erratic schedules, can all take their toll on your gut and overall health. The effects of travel can...

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Healthy parent - healthy child

Healthy parent - healthy child

Parenting in today’s world can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. With so much good information out there about how to be the best kind of...

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Meet our Experts

Fatima Kachour

MSc Biomedical Science
Product Development Manager

Julia Tomasson

MSc Engineering Biotechnology
Scientist Microbiology

Jakob Axelsson

PhD Immunology
Research Manager

Louise Ling

Editor-in-Chief
Author

Lucy Upton

Paediatric Dietitian

Fatima Kachour

MSc Biomedical Science
Product Development Manager

"The creativity required to shape successful products is one of the best parts of my everyday job. Knowing that my efforts could make a positive difference in people’s lives brings me great satisfaction."

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Julia Tomasson

MSc Engineering Biotechnology
Scientist Microbiology

"I work with the development of new analytical methods, and implementation of new analytical technologies at BioGaia. 
My focus is to ensure that our product quality has high standards. I develop ways to analyze the bacteria and other parts of the products, to ensure the amount of bacteria remains high over the entire shelf-life."

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Jakob Axelsson

PhD Immunology
Research Manager

"At BioGaia, I run various types of research projects, such as clinical trials. Many of them deal with dentistry. Others are dealing with different health areas, such as Covid-19, diverticulitis, bone health, and upper respiratory tract infections."

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Louise Ling

Editor-in-Chief
Author

“Drawing from my experience in communications and with a passion for health, I blend the intricate world of science with the art of storytelling to create engaging narratives that bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and everyday understanding.”

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Lucy Upton

Paediatric Dietitian

"I feel in such a privileged position to use my expertise to support children and their families on a path to better health."