Food Facts
Kimchi, Kombucha, yogurt and sauerkraut provide what type of "good" bacteria?
Probiotics
Approximately how many pounds does the gut microbiome weigh?
Approximately 3 lbs.
Postbiotics
What is the term for the connection between the gut and the brain?
Gut-Brain Axis.
What is the gastrointestinal illness that can be treated with a fecal transplant?
C. Diff
What digestive enzyme does pineapple contain that digests proteins?
Bromelain.
The human body contains approximately ten trillion human cells. How many microbobial cells (microbes) does the human body contain?
One hundred trillion
The _______ is the storehouse of emotions.
Large intestine (aka "the colon")
What is the role of probiotics in our gut?
Help digest food, regulate immune system, produce vitamins B12 and K.
What is the name of the yeast that causes uncontrollable sugar cravings?
Candida
What is the name of the fibers found in foods that probiotics feed off of?
Prebiotics
Antibiotics
For good digestive health, it is recommended to chew food this many times before swallowing.
What is 35?
What are the names of the two main probiotic strains?
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.
Where do most humans' first microbes come from?
Birth canal and breast milk.
Name 3 key nutrients that can help repair the gut lining.
zinc, antioxidants (vitamins A, C, and E), omega-3's, glutamine
A bacteria that makes mice attracted to cats.
Toxoplasmosis
What are the five "R's" in the 5-R Protocol?
Remove, Replace, Reinocculate, Repair & Rebalance
What are the signs and symptoms of leaky gut?
Inflammation, diarrhea, skin rashes, brain fog
Who discovered the human microbiome?
Antonie van Leewenhoek, a Dutch microbiologist. In the early 1680s he noted a striking difference between microbes found in samples taken from the mouth versus those in fecal stools.
What foods can aid stomach acid for better digestion?
Apple cider vinegar, pumpkin vinegar, balsamic vinegar, any type of vinegar!
What is the name of the probiotic bacteria found in raw cheese that helps people lose weight?
L. Hafnia Alvea
If you have acid reflux, is it highly likely that you have too much stomach acid, or not enough stomach acid?
What are the signs of a healthy gut microbiome?
Regular bowel movements, energy, mental clarity, minimal gas and bloating.
What phytochemical found in green tea and coffee naturally kills bad bacteria in the gut?
Polyphenols