AIP Gut Health & Microbiome Flashcards
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Which term describes the trillions of microorganisms residing in the human digestive tract that play a central role in autoimmune regulation?
Answer: Gut microbiome
The gut microbiome refers to the community of trillions of microorganisms in the digestive tract that significantly influence immune function and autoimmune responses.
In the context of AIP coaching, 'intestinal permeability' (leaky gut) refers to what condition?
Answer: Breakdown of tight junctions allowing undigested particles into the bloodstream
Intestinal permeability occurs when tight junctions between intestinal cells break down, allowing partially digested food and toxins to enter the bloodstream and trigger immune reactions.
Which AIP-approved food group is recognized for supplying prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria?
Answer: Non-starchy vegetables and root vegetables
Non-starchy and root vegetables provide prebiotic fiber that nourishes beneficial gut bacteria, supporting a healthy microbiome on the AIP diet.
Why are fermented foods like sauerkraut and coconut yogurt introduced cautiously during AIP reintroduction rather than the elimination phase?
Answer: They may trigger histamine reactions in sensitive individuals
Fermented foods can be high in histamine, which may provoke reactions in individuals with histamine intolerance, so they are reintroduced carefully and monitored.
Which mechanism explains how dysbiosis (microbial imbalance) can contribute to autoimmune flares?
Answer: Reduced immune tolerance due to altered microbial signaling
Dysbiosis disrupts the microbial signals that train the immune system toward tolerance, potentially triggering or worsening autoimmune responses.
As an AIP coach, what is the primary reason you would advise a client to reduce or eliminate alcohol during the protocol?
Answer: Alcohol increases intestinal permeability and disrupts the microbiome
Alcohol directly increases intestinal permeability and negatively alters the gut microbiome composition, both of which can exacerbate autoimmune symptoms.