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.

What is gut-brain axis & how does it affect your happiness?

What is gut-brain axis & how does it affect your happiness?

“Happiness, not money or prestige, should be regarded as the ultimate currency—the currency by which we take measure of our lives.” ― Tal Ben-Shahar, Author...

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Everything you need to know about probiotics and the immune system

Everything you need to know about probiotics and the immune system

Did you know that 80% of your immune system is in your gut? Due to its size, the gastrointestinal tract is one of the body's...

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How bacteria is good for your health and your love life

How bacteria is good for your health and your love life

Love is in the air.Thanks in no small part to Valentine’s Day, February is known as the month of love and romance. And let’s be honest, none...

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Why new year resolutions fail and 5 ways to make a fresh start today

Why new year resolutions fail and 5 ways to make a fresh start today

The minute Christmas celebrations are over, most of us have quickly turned our attention toward the new year, pondering what changes we want to make...

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How to reduce Christmas stress and feel better inside and out

How to reduce Christmas stress and feel better inside and out

As wonderful as the Christmas season is, it’s also high time for stress. We sleep less, drink more than we ought to, race around trying...

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What is gut health & how is it affected by modern life?

What is gut health & how is it affected by modern life?

Did you know that the human body contains approximately 30 trillion human cells and is home to around 38 trillion bacteria? But before you panic, you...

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What are the advantages of seasonal foods?

What are the advantages of seasonal foods?

Everybody knows the importance of eating healthy. Among the many benefits, eating a diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruits has been shown to lower...

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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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Rest, relax and recharge for autumn

Rest, relax and recharge for autumn

It’s still high summer for most of us, but autumn is just around the corner. Now is the time to squeeze out as much rest...

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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."