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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
Improve digestion Gut integrity Decrease inflammation
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What supplement can be given to help break down proteins, carbs and fats in the small intestine? 1
Digestive Enzymes - Cyto-Zyme
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What other supplement can be recommended to help improve gut flora 1
Isoflavones as they mimic oestrogen
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Name some digestive symptoms of Vitamin A deficiency 3
Ulcers Leaky gut wall Weight loss
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Name some digestive symptoms of Vitamin B deficiency 11
``` Constipation Loss of appetite Sore mouth, lips and tongue High cholesterol - gall stones Liver toxicity IBS Gastritis Heartburn IBS, Colitis Pernicious anaemia Malnutrition ```
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Name some digestive symptoms of Vitamin C deficiency 3
Fatigue Diabetes Anaemia
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Name some digestive symptoms of Vitamin K deficiency 2
Fatigue | Blood sugar imbalance
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Name some digestive symptoms of CoQ10 deficiency 2
Blood sugar imbalance and raised blood sugars
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Name some digestive symptoms of Chloride deficiency 4
Acid reflux Poor digestion of food Hair and teeth loss Fatigue
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Name some digestive symptoms of Chromium deficiency 1
Sugar cravings
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Name some digestive symptoms of Magnesium deficiency 4
Toxin overload Fatigue Acidity Twitching
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Name some digestive symptoms of Manganese deficiency 1
Blood sugar imbalance
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Name some digestive symptoms of Sulphur deficiency 4
Food poisoning/stomach flu Fatty food indigestion Liver toxicity Digestive upset
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Name some digestive symptoms of Zinc deficiency 4
Acid reflux Poor digestion of food Hair and teeth loss Fatigue
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Name some digestive symptoms of EFA deficiency 3
Gut inflammation Leaky gut Allergies
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What are good food sources of Chloride 3
Kelp Olives Pink Himalayan Salt and Sea Salt (not table salt)
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What are good food sources of Chromium 1
Sunflower seeds
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What are good food sources of Magnesium 5
Figs, lemons, nuts and seeds, green leafy vegetables
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What are good food sources of Sulphur 4
Fish, eggs, cabbage, dried beans
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What are good food sources of L-Glutamine 2
Raw parsley, spinach
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What other natural methods exist for digestive enzymes 3
Chewing food slowly Digestive Bitters Juice of a lemon mixed with ginger and salt (1/2 tsp per serving)
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Explain the plan to heal the gut
``` 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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