AIP Gut Health & Microbiome Flashcards
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Which dietary practice common in the AIP protocol supports microbiome diversity by emphasizing a wide variety of plant foods?
Answer: Eating 30+ different vegetables per week
Consuming a wide variety of vegetables each week provides diverse prebiotic fibers that feed different strains of beneficial bacteria, promoting microbiome diversity.
What is the significance of the 'gut-brain axis' for AIP clients with autoimmune conditions?
Answer: It refers to bidirectional communication between the gut microbiome and the central nervous system affecting mood and immunity
The gut-brain axis is a bidirectional communication network linking gut microbiota, the enteric nervous system, and the brain, influencing immune function, mood, and disease progression.
In AIP coaching, what is the role of L-glutamine supplementation in gut healing protocols?
Answer: It is a primary fuel source for enterocytes that helps repair the intestinal lining
L-glutamine is the preferred fuel for enterocytes (intestinal lining cells) and is frequently used to support repair of a compromised gut barrier.
An AIP coach notices a client has been under high chronic stress. Which gut health concern should the coach address as a priority?
Answer: Stress-induced microbiome disruption and increased intestinal permeability
Chronic stress activates the HPA axis, which can disrupt gut microbiome composition and increase intestinal permeability, worsening autoimmune symptoms.
Which AIP-approved dietary fat is known to have anti-inflammatory effects that benefit gut health and the microbiome?
Answer: Omega-3 fatty acids from wild-caught fish
Omega-3 fatty acids from wild-caught fish have anti-inflammatory properties and have been shown to positively influence gut microbiome composition.
What does 'molecular mimicry' mean in the context of gut health and autoimmunity?
Answer: When microbial antigens resemble host tissues, causing the immune system to attack its own cells
Molecular mimicry occurs when pathogen or food protein structures resemble host tissue proteins, causing the immune system to mistakenly attack the body's own tissues.