Unraveling Autoimmune Diseases
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Which type of test is commonly used to diagnose food allergies?

  • Saliva test
  • Urine test
  • Blood test (correct)
  • Stool test
  • Which of the following symptoms are NOT associated with severe allergic reactions?

  • Hives and skin itchiness
  • Swelling of the tongue, mouth, and face
  • Mucus buildup
  • Nasal congestion (correct)
  • Which of the following can lead to cross-reactions with shellfish allergies?

  • Dust mites
  • Pollen
  • Mold
  • Cockroaches (correct)
  • Which of the following symptoms may be experienced by people with histamine intolerances?

    <p>Headaches and hives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of excessive consumption of FODMAPs?

    <p>Diarrhea and constipation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which food substance is resistant to digestion and can be an inflammatory gut irritant?

    <p>Lectins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a symptom of leaky gut or intestinal permeability?

    <p>Elevated IgG in response to many foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors could contribute to a leaky gut?

    <p>Disruption of tight junctions from inflammatory foods like gluten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates a breakdown in some of the immune defenses when experiencing food related inflammation?

    <p>Killing and deactivating budding autoimmune cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells prevent allergies and autoimmunity by ignoring harmless antigens and resolving inflammation?

    <p>T cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four conditions that need to be in place for autoimmune diseases to occur through molecular mimicry?

    <p>Low stomach acid, leaky gut, environmental triggers, loss of immune tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can chronic stress affect the digestive system?

    <p>Cause leaky gut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about nutrigenomics is true?

    <p>Nutrigenomics can help you eliminate foods that are not optimal for you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary cause of food allergies according to the text?

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

    What can significantly contribute to health issues?

    <p>Eating certain foods too often</p> Signup and view all the answers

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