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AIP Gut Health & Microbiome Flashcards

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  1. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate are produced in the gut by which process?

    Answer: Fermentation of dietary fiber by gut bacteria

    SCFAs such as butyrate are produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber, and they play a key role in maintaining gut barrier integrity and reducing inflammation.

  2. Which probiotic strain is most commonly associated with supporting gut barrier integrity and reducing intestinal permeability?

    Answer: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG

    Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is one of the most researched probiotic strains for supporting intestinal barrier function and reducing gut permeability.

  3. An AIP client reports bloating, gas, and loose stools after reintroducing eggs. As a coach, what is your recommended next step?

    Answer: Remove eggs again, wait until symptoms resolve, and attempt reintroduction later

    When a reintroduced food causes symptoms, the AIP protocol requires removing it and waiting for full symptom resolution before attempting another reintroduction.

  4. What does the term 'secretory IgA (sIgA)' refer to in gut health?

    Answer: An antibody that protects mucosal surfaces from pathogens

    Secretory IgA is the primary antibody found in mucosal secretions that protects the gut lining from pathogens and helps maintain immune balance.

  5. Which AIP-compliant food is a rich source of glycine, an amino acid known to support gut lining repair?

    Answer: Bone broth

    Bone broth is rich in glycine and other amino acids derived from collagen and gelatin, which support the repair and maintenance of the intestinal lining.

  6. Why does the AIP protocol eliminate nightshade vegetables during the initial elimination phase in relation to gut health?

    Answer: They contain lectins and saponins that may increase intestinal permeability

    Nightshades contain lectins and saponins, compounds that can disrupt the intestinal barrier and contribute to intestinal permeability in susceptible individuals.