Practitioner Course

Polyphenols and Gut Health: Therapeutic Applications

Explore the latest evidence on how polyphenols influence gastrointestinal health and the gut microbiome.
Format

Online Course
1 lesson

Availability

12 Months OR Subscriber Pass

Duration

1 hour total

Presenter

Brad Leech

About this course

Polyphenols are a diverse group of plant compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and microbiome-modulating effects. Their clinical use is emerging as a cornerstone in the management of gut and systemic inflammation, metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, and disorders of gut-brain interaction.

In this presentation, Dr Brad Leech, a leading clinical nutritionist and researcher, explores the latest evidence on how polyphenols influence gastrointestinal health, the gut microbiome, and patient outcomes.

Dr Leech will guide you through the mechanisms of action, clinical applications, and best practices for prescribing dietary and supplemental polyphenols. You will learn how to integrate gut microbiome and gastrointestinal testing to personalise polyphenol interventions, optimise patient care, and monitor therapeutic outcomes.
What you receive:
  • A personalised certificate of completion including continuing education hours
  • Clear protocol explanations from some of the world's top practitioners
  • Clinical pearls for improved practice results
  • Access to your audio and video recordings via the App Store
  • A downloadable PDF of the presenter’s slides
  • Links to all referenced research papers and useful clinical handouts
  • Access to the community hub where you can get answers to your questions

From this course you will learn

  • How polyphenols impact gastrointestinal health, the gut microbiome, and common clinical conditions
  • How gastrointestinal and gut microbiome testing can highlight intestinal and systemic inflammation, and when to consider polyphenol interventions
  • The role of dietary and supplemental polyphenols in managing both intestinal and systemic inflammation
  • Considerations and best practices for prescribing polyphenols, including safety, drug interactions, and individualised approaches
  • Clinical scenarios where polyphenols can support patient outcomes, including case-based management strategies

What's in this course

Your Presenter

Dr Brad Leech PhD

Dr. Brad Leech is a renowned clinical nutritionist and researcher specialising in gastrointestinal health, immune function, and the clinical applications of microbiome science. With a comprehensive background bridging nutritional medicine and advanced scientific research, Dr. Leech has established himself as a trusted authority in evidence-based integrative healthcare.

Dr. Leech earned his PhD in Nutritional Medicine, where his research focused on innovative approaches to managing inflammatory bowel conditions through targeted dietary interventions. His academic work has contributed significantly to our understanding of how nutritional factors influence gut microbial communities and subsequent health outcomes.

As a clinician-researcher, Dr. Leech maintains an active clinical practice where he applies cutting-edge research to develop personalised treatment protocols for patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders. His approach combines rigorous scientific methodology with practical, patient-centred care strategies.

Dr. Leech has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in respected journals such as Frontiers in Microbiology, Nutrients, and the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. He is frequently invited to speak at international medical conferences where he shares his expertise on the practical applications of microbiome research in clinical settings.

Beyond his research and clinical work, Dr. Leech is passionate about education and has developed professional training programs for healthcare practitioners seeking to integrate microbiome science into their practices. He serves as an advisor to several health technology initiatives aimed at improving accessibility to advanced gut health diagnostics and treatments.

Dr. Leech's commitment to translating complex scientific concepts into practical health solutions continues to influence clinical practice standards and improve patient outcomes across the integrative medicine landscape.