Module Four: The GI System Module Five: The Gut Microbiome. The GI System. LLiana Shanti, CN

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1 Module Four: The GI System Module Five: The Gut Microbiome The GI System LLiana Shanti, CN

2 Review

3 Review

4 Review

5 The Gut Hippocrates has been quoted as saying death sits in the bowels and bad digestion is the root of all evil in 400 B.C

6 The Gut: Definitions MICROBIOTA the collective community of bacteria in a given environment. MICROBIOME the collective community of bacteria, and their total genome capacity, In a given environment such as the human gut

7 The Gut COMMENSAL BACTERIA: Symbiotic ~ Nutrition ~ Fight Pathogens ~ Support Immune Function

8 Roles of Intestinal/Gut Flora Health and Integrity of the Gut Protection from Invaders Immune System Modulation Appropriate Digestion and Absorption Vitamin Production Detoxification

9 When Does Colonization Begin? Early gut colonization has four phases Phase 1: Sterile gut Phase 2: Initial acquisition: vagina, feces, hospitalbirthing center Phase 3: Breast feeding or bottle-feeding (different) Breast fed more bifidobacteria (up to 90% of flora) Bottle fed more Bacteroides and Clostridial species Phase 4: Start of solids; move to adult flora Bifidobacteria remain key flora into adulthood

10 Where is the Good Bacteria Located? Mouth: Streptococcus mitis, Proteus species, and Veillonellae Respiratory Tract: Streptococcus salivarius, Staphylococcus aureus, and Neisseria Stomach: Lactobacillus and Streptococcus

11 Where is the Good Bacteria Located? Small Intestine: Not much in upper part Large Intestine: Highest concentration of gut bacteria. Bacteroides fragilis, Lactobacillus species, and Escherichia coli Urogenital Tract: S.epidermidis, E.coli, and Proteus mirabilis Adult Females: Lactobacillus acidophilius Menopause or Young Women: Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Corynebacterium Skin: Staphylococcus epidermidis, Micrococcus species, and Corynebacterium

12 The Gut Colon hosts majority of bacteria Microbiome is crucial to our health and wellbeing Microbial diversity will differ among people because of variations in diet, hygiene, social behaviors, and genetics.

13 The Gut Intestinal dysbiosis: imbalanced gut flora, or absence of important bacteria When the good or friendly flora are missing or in low concentration, it allows other bacteria to multiply in the intestine

14 What can damage Gut Flora? Antibiotics Steroids Birth Control Pills Stress Poor Diet Infections Disease Bottle Feeding Old Age Pollution Radiation Alcohol Toxic Chemicals Dental Work

15 What can damage Gut Flora? POOR HEALTH ~ Improper Diet ~ Chemicals ~ Unclean Food ~ Hot Spices Used Frequently ~ Empty Calorie Foods DRINKING WATER PROBLEMS ANTIBIOTIC USE CORTISONE HEAVY METALS: Mercury STRESS POOR EATING HABITS

16 Symptoms of Poor Gut Flora Foul-smelling stools. Some bloating and gas. Constipation or diarrhea. Intestinal pain, at times. Food sensitivities or food cravings of some kind. Subtle signs such as weakness, sleepiness after eating a meal, headaches, or other aches and pains or other symptoms.

17 Imbalanced Gut IBS Auto-Immune Conditions Obesity Candida Parasites

18 Five Ways to Improve Gut Health 1.Consume Prebiotics and Probiotics 2.Eat More Fruits and Vegetables 3.Eat Less Processed Foods and Proteins 4.Self Reflection 5.Fluid Intake