Review the importance of a balanced microbiota for a normal functioning immune system and health
Discuss the science behind the relationship between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract and concept of dysbiosis
Provide the evidence demonstrating the importance of the gastrointestinal tract microbiota and brain function in particular psychological/emotional health
Describe the concept of functional gastrointestinal disease
Outline the data supporting use of probiotics in functional GI disorders as well as manipulating the microbiota as a novel approach to functional GI disorders
