Impact of Gut Microbiome on Health
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What percentage of our health are our genes responsible for according to the researchers' new discovery?

  • 10% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 20%
  • 50%
  • Which area do researchers believe matters most for our health, according to the text?

  • Microbiome (correct)
  • Dietary habits
  • Exercise routine
  • Sleep patterns
  • How can factors that threaten the gut microbiome impact the body?

  • Only impact the immune function
  • Alter nutrient absorption, inflammatory response, immune function, digestion, and ability to fight invaders (correct)
  • Cause skin issues
  • They only affect gut pH
  • What does a compromised gut health depend on according to the text?

    <p>Proper balance between beneficial and potentially pathogenic bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the gut microbiome falls out of balance or loses its diversity?

    <p>Impact on different body processes and increased risk of additional health concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of probiotics in the gut described in the text?

    <p>Detoxify the gut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are commercially bought yogurts often not a good source of probiotics?

    <p>They undergo heat-intensive pasteurization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between sugar intake and gut bacteria according to the text?

    <p>Sugar feeds the bad bacteria in the gut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is taking a high-quality probiotic crucial according to the text?

    <p>To ensure total gut health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of reseeding probiotics in the gut ecosystem?

    <p>To provide new seeds for good bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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