What is the gut microbiome?
What organisms does the gut microbiome contain?
Bacteria, viruses, and fungi
What foods are bad for the gut microbiome?
Processed foods
What does SCFA do in the colon?
Lower the pH
What part of the nervous system do the gut microbiota regulate?
The central nervous system
What are the causes of dysbiosis?
Unhealthy diet, stress, and chronic diseases
What is an imbalance of healthy and unhealthy bacteria called?
Dysbiosis
Which foods contain polyunsaturated fat?
Walnuts and seeds
How is fiber fermented?
Fiber is fermented by enzymes in the colon.
What are the three major pathways through which the gut interacts with the brain?
The immune pathway, the neuronal pathway, and the endocrinal systemic pathway
What foods cure dysbiosis?
Fermented foods and prebiotics
What are two types of healthy bacteria?
Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus
What foods allow the gut microbiome to thrive?
Unprocessed plant foods
What are the benefits of SCFA?
Stimulating immune cell activity and maintaining cholesterol and blood glucose levels
Mood changes
What diseases does dysbiosis lead to?
Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and C. difficile
What are three types of unhealthy bacteria?
Clostridium, Streptococcus, and E.coli
What foods are good for a diverse microbiome?
High-fiber vegetables and nuts
What are the results of overdose of prebiotics?
Bloating
What are the types of microbial-derived metabolites?
SCFA and amino acid metabolites
What is the cause of ulcerative colitis?
Inflammation in the colon
How much does the gut microbiome weigh?
1 kilogram
What foods are prebiotics found in?
Fermented foods, garlic, apples, bananas, onions, and dandelion greens.
What neurodevelopmental disorders are caused by poor gut health?
Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, anxiety, and depression
What does Crohn's disease cause?
Inflammation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain