- Vitamin A consumption needs to be balanced by
vitamin D.
Cholesterol is critical to the formation of
the brain and nervous system, as well as the ‘second brain’ also known as the digestive tract.
Folic acid helps to prevent
neural tube defects and folate-rich foods include liver, egg yolks, legumes and greens.
T/F? An important dietary therapy for morning sickness is to avoid low blood sugar.
True– Consume plenty of
fats and eat frequently enough to avoid having an empty stomach.
The biofilm in the gut can become disrupted by
poor diet, antibiotics, vaccinations or fluoridated and
chlorinated water.
Effects of Fluoride:
- is an enzyme inhibitor
- is a thyroid suppressor
- can cause a sluggish metabolism
One of the best defenses against toxins in vaccines is
dietary sulfur
How does vitamin A affect human fetal development?
- It regulates the differentiation of the primitive cells into cells specific to each organ system.
- It holds the key to what scientists call the “holy grail” puzzle of developmental biology.
- After the formation of all the organ systems, it supports the growth of all the organ systems.
Which of the following is suggested to treat anemia in pregnancy?
Eating liver frequently
- Taking cod liver oil since vitamin A is needed to absorb iron
- Avoiding refined carbohydrates and sugars
List 3 possible causes of gut dysbiosis in children.
- Failure to have proper implantation of micro-organisms at birth, either because of imbalances in the
mothers vaginal flora or c-section. - Antibiotic use, either by the mother in the perinatal period or by the child.
- Vaccinations - have a dramatic adverse effect on the health of the gut flora.
