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Science and Education<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768376213478{padding-bottom: 45px !important;}”]Welcome to Science and Education, BANT\u2019s home for the latest in nutrition and lifestyle science and quality education resources. In one convenient location, you\u2019ll discover personalised nutrition research, nutrition databases, webinars, podcasts, eLearning and test-your-knowledge modules that will help you translate the latest research into best outcomes for your clients.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1749219742864{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” z_index=”” el_id=”science”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1749217255162{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

BANT Science<\/h2>\n

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BANT Sponsored Research<\/h3>\n

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Understanding the impact of BANT Registered Nutritional Therapist services on client symptoms will help strengthen the role of personalised nutrition in health prevention and disease management.<\/p>\n

Information collected as part of BANT sponsored impact studies will also highlight the client self reported value of personalised nutrition services supporting calls for change in healthcare policy in the UK.<\/p>\n

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Personalised Nutrition Impact Assessment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Recruiting BANT members now! Are you in clinical practice providing 1-2-1 nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to individuals? If yes, it is time to gather data on the impact your services have on the symptoms important to your clients.<\/p>\n

BANT is sponsoring 25 BANT members to gather MYMOP impact data throughout 2026, with plans to publish an annual impact assessment report. This will be a key tool to raise the profile of the Nutritional Therapy profession and as a basis for discussion with policy makers and industry leaders.<\/p>\n

Watch the webinar \u2018Measuring our Impact: Join the Launch of BANT\u2019s Impact Assessment Report’ in the Learning Zone<\/a>, BANT Professional Support category to get your questions answered.<\/p>\n

Scan the QR code to access the BANT member onboarding form and get ready to contribute to the future of Nutritional Therapy.<\/p>\n

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Digestive Health Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Study Title: The Impact of Nutritional Therapy as Practised by Members of the British Association of Nutritional Therapy and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) in the Management of Functional Bowel Disorders Based on Patient-reported Outcomes Measures. <\/strong><\/p>\n

RECRUITMENT CLOSED NOVEMBER 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

This prospective longitudinal observational study of patient reported outcomes uses the validated tool, Measure Yourself Medical Outcomes Profile \u2013 MYMOP and received ethics approval in January 2025 from St Mary\u2019s University, Twickenham London.<\/p>\n

STATUS: <\/b>Data gathering for this study is now closed for analysis. Publication expected in Spring 2026<\/p>\n

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Hear more about BANT\u2019s impact assessment work from Clare\u2019s presentation at the NED Science Forum 2025. Why not join us for the update at NED Science Forum 2026? Tickets available here<\/a> now.<\/p>\n

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Evidence Databases<\/h2>\n

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EfficaSafe<\/h3>\n

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BANT is the first organisation in the UK to partner with EfficaSafe and as part of your BANT membership benefits, you now have free (usually \u00a3156\/year), unlimited access to EfficaSafe – a cutting-edge interaction database transforming evidence-based practice. EfficaSafe offers evidence-based clinical support via a comprehensive database covering thousands of drug-supplement interactions, using detailed monographs for drugs, herbs, and supplements and providing regular updates ensuring current, evidence-based information and much more.<\/p>\n

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Natural Medicines Database<\/h3>\n

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Natural Medicines provides reliable scientific data on dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies. With over 1200 monographs on natural ingredients and featuring tools to assess interactions, depletions, effectiveness and adverse reactions, it provides Nutrition Practitioners with the information for safe and effective practice. Full professional licensed access worth $299 is free for all BANT members.<\/p>\n

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Nutrition Evidence Database<\/h3>\n

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>> Access the NED Journal<\/a>
\n>> Access the NED Info Bites<\/a>
\n>> See Past Nutrition Evidence Alerts<\/a>
\n>> Receive a free monthly NED alert<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Nutrition Evidence Database (NED) is your go-to platform for evidence-based personalised nutrition information. NED provides you with easy access to high quality, published human studies in nutrition and lifestyle medicine to support your evidence based decision making designed by and for healthcare professionals.<\/p>\n

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BANT Education<\/h2>\n

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BANT Recognised CPD Events<\/h3>\n

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BANT recognises educational events from a range of training providers on an on-going basis. Each event is screened by the BANT CPD Committee for quality and standards. If you want to find out more about CPD, how to choose the best quality for your needs and how to log an event, check the BANT CPD Guidance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Learning Zone<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1630508462485{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”]The Learning Zone is your portal to BANT-exclusive educational material.\u00a0 It houses top quality webinars, podcasts from experienced clinicians, a range of e-Learning materials and the ability to test your knowledge.\u00a0 New material is added on a monthly basis, helping to keep you up-to-date.\u00a0 All materials in the Learning Zone are recognised for BANT CPD.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”center” css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1652189845935{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1627568667850{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}” el_id=”bant-webinars”]<\/p>\n

BANT Webinars<\/h3>\n

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The BANT webinar programme provides a rich learning resource for both full and student members. The programme is provided free as part of BANT membership and includes a range of nutrition, lifestyle and business events from well-known speakers and industry leaders. New live and recorded events are added on a monthly basis.<\/p>\n

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BANT Podcasts<\/h3>\n

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Over recent years, BANT has recorded conversations with experienced members who are experts in a specific field. These podcasts give you insights from expert practitioners on functional testing, supplements and real in-practice wisdoms about a particular area of nutrition and health. Case studies are often included, giving you practical tools to use in clinic.<\/p>\n

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BANT eLearning<\/h3>\n

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BANT eLearning consists of a series of modules to consolidate your learning and test your knowledge. These modules are useful to students, new graduates, experienced practitioners and those returning to practice. Each module consists of a bank of questions, from which a set number are randomly selected for testing purposes. Instant feedback is given when the wrong answer is selected to enhance the learning process. Suggested learning materials for each module are available to BANT members in BANT Module Resources.<\/p>\n

Topics include:<\/p>\n