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 the more common name for intestinal permeability?
Leaky Gut
What is one component of mechanical digestion?
Chewing, swallowing, peristalsis
The vagus nerve
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 causes intestinal permeability?
Inflammation
What is one component of chemical digestion?
HCL, Enzymes, Bile
What does a good vagal tone represent?
The ability to relax more quickly after periods of stress
Through the vaginal canal and breast feeding
Inflammation becomes the disease itself - destroying healthy cells and tissue and creating disease - stimulating an immune system response of more inflammation.
What are the cells called in the stomach lining?
Epithelial Cells
What is bile used for?
How does too much stress (cortisol) affect the production of other hormones?
It is the alpha hormone and will steal important precursors needed to create other hormones
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)
Describe one of the things that might result from loosened junctions in the stomach lining?
- Pathogens are able to enter the blood stream
- Undigested food is able to enter the bloodstream causing allergy
When do carbohydrates begin to be digested?
In the mouth, with salivary enzymes
Name one hormone that is created or metabolized in the microbiome
Serotonin, GABA, Gastrin...
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 develop allergies more easily with intestinal permeability?
Because the body does not recognize food that is not broken down into its smallest components therefore, it makes a memory of that food as a foreign invader and will attack it the next time it is ingested.
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.
Name one of the organs that when unbalanced, could contribute to mental health issues and why
Thyroid
Adrenals
Pancreas
Liver