CLT Inflammation & Chronic Disease Connections Flashcards

Which omega-3 to omega-6 dietary ratio is generally associated with reduced systemic inflammation in CLT clients?

Answer: 1:4 or less (higher omega-3 relative to omega-6)

A ratio of approximately 1:4 (omega-3 to omega-6) or lower is associated with reduced pro-inflammatory eicosanoid production and improved inflammatory balance.

In CLT practice, what is the significance of the 'pain threshold concept' in food-sensitivity-driven chronic pain conditions?

Answer: Multiple reactive foods accumulate inflammatory mediators, collectively exceeding the pain threshold and producing symptoms

Multiple reactive foods each contribute inflammatory mediators that accumulate; when their combined effect exceeds the individual's pain threshold, symptoms emerge — removing reactives lowers total burden below threshold.

Which condition involving chronic musculoskeletal pain without structural tissue damage is frequently associated with food-sensitivity-driven inflammation in CLT clients?

Answer: Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain without structural damage and is frequently associated with food-sensitivity-driven neuroinflammation and central sensitization.

How does chronic intestinal inflammation from food sensitivities affect nutrient absorption in CLT clients?

Answer: It impairs absorption of key nutrients including iron, B12, and fat-soluble vitamins

Chronic intestinal inflammation damages the absorptive surface of the gut, impairing absorption of critical nutrients including iron, vitamin B12, and fat-soluble vitamins, contributing to deficiency-related symptoms.

In CLT practice, what is the primary goal of the initial elimination phase regarding inflammation?

Answer: To remove the most reactive foods to allow the immune system to calm and reduce baseline inflammation

The initial elimination phase removes the most reactive foods identified by MRT to reduce the total inflammatory load, allowing the immune system to downregulate and baseline inflammation to decrease.

Which laboratory finding would most support the clinical improvement seen after a CLT client successfully completes the LEAP protocol?

Answer: Reduced high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels

Reduced hs-CRP levels indicate decreased systemic inflammation and objectively confirm the clinical improvements reported by clients who have successfully completed the LEAP elimination protocol.