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Know Your Digestion

Horizontales
Can be hastened by use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) to reduce stomach acid
Cells which line the surfaces of our body
Starts protein digestion in the stomach
Presence of excessive bacteria in the small intestine
Stores bile to be released as needed following a meal
May be a toxin released by silver fillings in the teeth
Moistens food and contains amylase
Releases hydrochloric acid in the stomach
State of the nervous system which promotes optimal digestion and is supported by relaxed and mindful eating
Hair-like lining of the small intestines which absorb nutrients
Word used to describe the ball of ground up food which moves from the stomach into the small intestine the stomach
Starch digesting enzyme found in saliva
Contains the brush border in the small intestines which can be flattened by celiac disease
An herb used to sooth an inflamed GI tract
Organ where food is ground up and mixed with hydrochloric acid
Liquid made in the liver from cholesterol which emulsifies fat in preparation for digestion
Often due to a hydrochloric acid deficiency at the time of the meal
Too many harmful bacteria in the gut
Active component in Milk Thistle to support liver detoxification
Verticales
Frequently overlooked cause of many gut issues
Licorice compound used to reduce inflammation
Common complication of cirrhosis of the liver
Technical term for the reaction to Candida treatment called Die-Off.
Used as a substitute for HCl to reduce acid reflux
Herb which supports bile production
Process which uses enzymes to break down food into its component parts for absorption into the bloodstream
_____intestines are referred to as leaky gut
Fat digesting pancreatic enzyme
A class of beneficial gut bacteria
Often due to hypochlorhydria
Yeast overgrowth disorder which may lead to GI distress and brain fog
_____arousal inhibits optimal digestion
Cells which line the GI tract
Term used to refer to the colonies of bacteria and other organisms in the gut
Very first step in ensuring that the brain is being fed optimally
Genetic disorder which can reduce the amount of hydrochloric acid generally released during a meal
Over-consumption of high-fructose corn syrup may lead to this common liver disorder
Thought to be caused by the H. Pylori bacteria
Primary detoxification organ in the body
Vitamin which requires sufficient acidity in the stomach to be absorbed