Define a probiotic

The most studied probiotics for human use belong to

Define microbiome

Define pre-biotic

Define gut dysbiosis

Define SIBO

The microbiota of vaginally delivered infants has been observed to be enriched with which species of bacteria

The skin, mouth and gut of children delivered by C-section are colonised by which species of bacteria

List any four functions of the microbiota in the human body

What are the health effects of gut dybiosis

Name 5 biochemical mechanisms/therapeutic actions associated with soluble fibre

List 3 Health benefits of fibre to humans

List 3 functions of the liver

What is largest population of mononuclear cells/macrophages that are located int he liver

What is the importance of Kupffer cells to human health

What are the 2 main ways in which compounds broken down by the liver are excreted?

What are the main group of enzymes involved in phase I detox? What factors affect their optimal function

Name 3 nutrients that support phase I detox

List 3 substances which lower phase I detox

Why might you want to lower phase I detox?

Name the 6 phase II pathways and 2 nutirent substrates for each

Name 3 amino acid that constitute glutathione

List cofactors and nutrients that are required for glutathione regeneration/anti-oxidative cycle. List the 2 enzymes involved in this process

Name any two enzymes involved in alcohol metabolism

What important enzyme in the conversion of essential fatty acids to anti-inflammatory mediators may alcohol inhibit

Which nutrient can reverse alcohol induced fatty liver

Name 5 nutritional considerations to aid alcohol detoxification