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GI Functional Med Flashcards

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What is an imbalance of the microflora?

A

Dysbiosis

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What can cause dysbiosis?

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excessive carbs
antibiotics
stress/cortisol

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What is an increased intestinal permeability, is a digestive condition in which bacteria and toxins are able to “leak” through the intestinal wall?

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Leaky gut

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What are the main causes of leaky gut?

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Chronic stress
Food allergies
NSAIDs
Dysbiosis
SIBO
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