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Digestive Flashcards

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What vitamins are vital to digestive health? 6

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A, B, C, D, E & K

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What minerals are vital to digestive health? 7

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CoQ10
Chloride
Chromium
Magnesium
Manganese
Sulphur
Zinc
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What amino acid is vital to digestive health? 1

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L-Glutamine

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What fats are vital to digestive health? 1

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Essential Fatty Acids

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What other factor (which can be supplemented) is vital to digestive health? 1

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Healthy gut flora (pro-biotics)

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Why is Vitamin A vital to digestive health and when should it not be prescribed? 2

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Healthy epithelial cells in the mucus membranes of the GI

LIVER DISEASE

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7
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Why are the B vitamins vital to digestive health? 12

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Support of healthy gut muscle
Repair of membranes (with Vitamin A)
Aids HCL production
Secretion of bile/digestive enzymes
Liver detoxifier
Activation of Mg, EFA's, Zn and amino acids
Protects against parasites
Protects against food poisoning
All B's needed to activate and absorb B complex
Glucose metabolism
Utilisation and metabolism of Fe, protein, carbs and fat
Synthesis of Choline
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Why is Vitamin C vital to digestive health and when should it not be prescribed? 4

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Mild laxative
Helps absorb Iron
Helps absorb Folic Acid
ANTICOAGULANTS

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Why is Vitamin D vital to digestive health? 2

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Assimilation of Vitamin A

Stimulates release of Insulin

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Why is Vitamin E vital to digestive health and when should it not be prescribed? 2

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Assimilation of Vitamin A

ANTICOAGULANTS

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Why is Vitamin K vital to digestive health?

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Liver conversion of glucose to glycogen (2-way)

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Why is CoQ10 vital to digestive health? 2

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Protects the stomach lining

Stabilises blood sugars

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Why is Chloride vital to digestive health? 1

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Needed for HCL

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Why is Chromium vital to digestive health and when should it not be prescribed? 4

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Stabilises blood sugars with Magnesium
Tames sugar/carb cravings
Synthesis of cholesterol
DIABETIC MEDICATION

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15
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What foods deplete Chromium? 1

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High GI foods deplete Chromium

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Why is Magnesium vital to digestive health? 4

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Liver detoxifier
Converts carbs to energy
pH balance
Electrolyte balance

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Why is Manganese vital to digestive health? 3

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Protein and fat metabolism
Blood sugar stability (2nd to Chromium)
Insulin regulation

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Why is Sulphur vital to digestive health? 4

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Resists bacterial infections
Stimulates bile flow
Helps make Insulin
Protects gut lining

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Why is Zinc vital to digestive health? 2

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Strengthens epithelial cells

Production of HCL/digestive enzymes

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Why is L-Glutamine vital to digestive health?

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Aids healing of the epithelial cells in the GI tract used with Inner Leaf Aloe Vera, linseed tea or Slippery Elm

21
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What supplement can be given to help replace low stomach acidity 1

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Betaine HCL and Pepsin NF

22
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What supplement can be given to help emulsify fats and what other benefits does it provide? 3

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Golden Phospholec (choline & inositol)
Reduces homocysteine levels
Source of EFAs

23
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What supplement can be given to bolster gut flora and what other benefits does it offer? 2

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Probiotics

Synthesis of B vitamins - B7, PABA, B12 and K2

24
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Which probiotics would you give to children, adults and the elderly? 3

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Cytobiactive - Children
Acidophilus - Adults
Fos-a-dophilus - Elderly (contains pre-biotics as well)

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Why are EFA’s vital to digestive health? 3

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Improve digestion
Gut integrity
Decrease inflammation

26
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What supplement can be given to help break down proteins, carbs and fats in the small intestine? 1

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Digestive Enzymes - Cyto-Zyme

27
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What other supplement can be recommended to help improve gut flora 1

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Isoflavones as they mimic oestrogen

28
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Name some digestive symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency 3

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Ulcers
Leaky gut wall
Weight loss

29
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Name some digestive symptoms of Vitamin B deficiency 11

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Constipation
Loss of appetite
Sore mouth, lips and tongue
High cholesterol - gall stones
Liver toxicity
IBS
Gastritis
Heartburn
IBS, Colitis
Pernicious anaemia
Malnutrition
30
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Name some digestive symptoms of Vitamin C deficiency 3

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Fatigue
Diabetes
Anaemia

31
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Name some digestive symptoms of Vitamin K deficiency 2

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Fatigue

Blood sugar imbalance

32
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Name some digestive symptoms of CoQ10 deficiency 2

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Blood sugar imbalance and raised blood sugars

33
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Name some digestive symptoms of Chloride deficiency 4

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Acid reflux
Poor digestion of food
Hair and teeth loss
Fatigue

34
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Name some digestive symptoms of Chromium deficiency 1

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Sugar cravings

35
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Name some digestive symptoms of Magnesium deficiency 4

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Toxin overload
Fatigue
Acidity
Twitching

36
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Name some digestive symptoms of Manganese deficiency 1

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Blood sugar imbalance

37
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Name some digestive symptoms of Sulphur deficiency 4

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Food poisoning/stomach flu
Fatty food indigestion
Liver toxicity
Digestive upset

38
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Name some digestive symptoms of Zinc deficiency 4

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Acid reflux
Poor digestion of food
Hair and teeth loss
Fatigue

39
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Name some digestive symptoms of EFA deficiency 3

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Gut inflammation
Leaky gut
Allergies

40
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What are good food sources of Chloride 3

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Kelp
Olives
Pink Himalayan Salt and Sea Salt (not table salt)

41
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What are good food sources of Chromium 1

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Sunflower seeds

42
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What are good food sources of Magnesium 5

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Figs, lemons, nuts and seeds, green leafy vegetables

43
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What are good food sources of Sulphur 4

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Fish, eggs, cabbage, dried beans

44
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What are good food sources of L-Glutamine 2

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Raw parsley, spinach

45
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What other natural methods exist for digestive enzymes 3

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Chewing food slowly
Digestive Bitters
Juice of a lemon mixed with ginger and salt (1/2 tsp per serving)

46
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Explain the plan to heal the gut

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Identify and remove intolerances
Clean up diet and drink plenty of fluid
Lemon, olive oil and linseeds (am and pm)
Aloe vera to calm the gut
Linseeds or slippery elm to coat the gut
L-Glutamine to heal the gut
Probiotics and/or kefir to restore the flora
MV & Magnesium 
3 month plan

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