Part 2: Liver and Biliary Health Flashcards

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Hepatitis: Nutritional Therapy for INFLAMATION (4 items)

A

EPA/DHA
Curcumin
Resveratrol
Gingerols

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Hepatitis: Nutritional Therapy for VIRUS (4 types)

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Lauric acid
L-lysine
Ascorbic Acid
Vitamins AD

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3
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Hepatitis: Nutritional Therapy for LIVER DAMAGE (4 types)

A

Silybum
NAC
Taurine
Schisandra

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4
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Hepatitis: Nutritional Therapy for LIVER DETOX (3 types)

A

Magnesium citrate
Ascorbic Acid
Artichoke

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5
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Fatty Liver Nutritional Therapy (11 types)

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EPA/DHA
L-carnitine
Iodine
C Linoleic Acid
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Silybum
Taurine
HCA
Guarana
Chromium Polynicotinate
L-tyrosine

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6
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Liver Detox: Phase 1 (P450) uses X to alter toxic substances, medications and steroid hormones. What is X?

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Oxygen

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7
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P450 enzyme reactions involve physiological processes which are (5 types) (5 types)

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Oxidation
Reduction
Hydrolysis
Hydration
Dehalogenation

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8
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Phase 1 detox requires nutrients which are (6 types)

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Magnesium
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
Niacin
Zinc
Folate

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9
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Many enzymes depend on X as a co-factor. What is X?

A

Magnesium

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10
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How many cytochrome P450 enzymes are involved in Phase 1 liver detox?

A

10

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11
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What toxins inhibit the functions of P450 enzymes? 3 types

A

Carbon tetrachloride
Carbon monoxide
Naringenin (grape fruit)

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12
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What 3 nutrients slow down Phase 1 liver detox?

A

Chili
Quercetin (onion)
Curcumin (tumeric)

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13
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What happens to the oxidized toxins, medication and steroid hormones from Phase 1?

A

Turn into intermediate compounds for Phase 2 actions.

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14
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Phase 2 liver detox is also called…

A

Conjugation

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15
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What is used to bind the toxins generated in Phase 1?

A

Water-soluble nutrients (conjugates)

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16
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How is the conjugated toxins eliminated from the body? (2 types)

A

Urine
Stools

17
Q

What compounds are involved in Phase 2? (5 types)

A

Amino acids
Glutathione
Methionine
Sulfur
Acetyle co-A

18
Q

What is sulphoraphane found in?

A

Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, broccoli sprouts and cabbage

19
Q

Which nutrient promotes Phase 2? (1 type)

20
Q

How many sub-phases are highly toxic intermediate oxidized compounds detoxified?

A

6 sub-phases

21
Q

Choletithiasis refers to the formation of…

A

Gallstones

22
Q

What 2 conditions have a significant positive association with gallstones?

A

H. pylori infection
Fatty liver

23
Q

What 2 compounds form pigment gallstone?

A

Bilirubin (dead red blood cells - yellow in colour)
Ionized calcium

24
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Can bile-duct stones be formed in the absence of gallbladder stones?

25
Gallbladder stones are primarily what?
Cholesterol or black-pigment stones
26
Bile-duct stones are primarily what?
Calcium bilirubin or brown-pigment stones
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Prevention for biliary obstruction includes... (7 items)
Dietary fiber Reduce sweet fruits, fruit juices, soft drinks, refined starches, fried food, soft cakes, cookies, baked food Hydration Beans, seeds, nuts Soy Lecithin Reduce excess body fat Lower triglycerides