Microbiome
What is the microbiome primarily made up of?
Bacteria! There is also viruses, fungi, and parasites.
True or False
Inflammation is a component of the innate immune system
True
What is oxidative stress?
Too many free radicals and not enough antioxidants
Why should we avoid drinking large amounts of water when we eat?
What is the name for the cycle that humans have that keep our body's in tune with day and night
True or False
The type of bacteria in the microbiome will differ drastically depending on what you eat
True
Name two anti-inflammatory nutrients
Omega 3, Turmeric, probiotic...
What is one food linked with reducing the risk of dementia-causing plaques?
Olive oil, red wine, turmeric, green tea, culinary herbs, legumes
What is one way to improve digestion?
What does a good vagal tone represent?
The ability to relax more quickly after periods of stress
Through the vaginal canal and breast feeding
Name two conditions with an inflammatory component
Anything that ends in "itis"
What are some of the symptoms associated with metabolic syndrome?
insulin resistance, decreased HDL levels, elevated triglycerides, etc.
What is bile used for?
What is the relationship between cortisol and glucose?
Cortisol increases blood glucose levels
What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics and give an example of each
Prebiotics feed bacteria and are typically anything containing fiber such as sweet potato or lentil.
Probiotics are the bacteria themselves, foods containing probiotics are kefir, yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut etc.
What is systemic inflammation?
A system-wide response that may become chronic. It is a factor in many diseases such as diabetes, CVD, IBS, and arthritis.
Why might someone have a hard time digesting red meat?
Protein is digested primarily with HCL, if there is not enough acid, many of the components of protein such as iron will not be digested and the body will struggle to break protein down into amino acids.
Sleeping at regular times each night, avoiding stimulants before bed, exercise, etc.
What is dysbiosis?
In imbalance in harmful and beneficial bacteria in the microbiome
What is acute inflammation?
Temporary response to illness, injury, or infection that usually resolves on its own. Signs include redness, swelling, pain, and heat)
What is one supplement that one might consider as they age and why?
Example: Now Superenzyme for improved digestion
When do carbohydrates begin to be digested?
In the mouth, with salivary enzymes
What is the pregnenolone steal?
When cortisol steels the precursor pregnenolone, interfering with the production of other hormones.