common health diseases Flashcards
1
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heart burn.
A
when chyme is released and travels back up the oesophagus, burning sensation caused by the acidity in chyme
2
Q
coeliac disease.
A
Decreased absorption of food, auto immune response
3
Q
choking
A
Blockage in throat causing difficulties breathing
4
Q
probiotics.
A
Live microorganisms (fermented foods like yoghurt), potential benefits chronic intestinal inflammatory diseases, prevention and treatment of pathogen induced diarrhoea and urogenital infections
5
Q
prebiotics.
A
An ingredient that beneficially nourishes the good bacteria already in the large bowel or colon, stimulate the growth of probioticsThe body doesn’t digest these plant fibres instead they act as fertilizer to promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut
