Dan Weinert, D.C., Ph.D. presents this 2-hour class. The gut microbiome is a community of microorganisms that performs synergistic immune and metabolic functions to achieve homeostatic balance providing health benefits to the host. Dysfunction or dysbiosis can lead to a myriad of health issues. Dr. Weinert contrasts dietary prebiotics with probiotic supplements, discusses the key physical and chemical components of the intestinal barrier, and explains how a compromised intestinal barrier fosters inflammation and disease. He emphasizes how well-fed bacteria, kept in the right place, promote gut and whole-body health. Finally, he discusses how certain factors (e.g., antibiotics/NSAIDs/sweeteners) potentially compromise gut health. This information may play a key role in identifying and managing patient health.
Module 1 Outline
- Gut microbiome defined
- 2000 distinct species of bacteria
- 100 trillion bacteria
- Genome 150 times greater than the human host
- GI tract is the most densely colonized organ
- QUIZ
Module 2 Outline
- How does the instestine help maintain overall health?
- What happens when there is a breach?
- What are pattern recognition receptors?
- How does the body recognize bacteria in the wrong place?
- QUIZ
Module 3 Outline
- Physical barrier
- Chemical barrier
- QUIZ
Module 4 Outline
- Prebiotics
- Short chain fatty acids
- QUIZ
Module 5 Outline
- What is the ideal composition of gut microorganisms?
- What at the colon's two dominant phyla?
- Diet and lifestyle change composition
- Probiotics
- Edible products
- QUIZ
Module 6 Outline
- How do these impact the gut?
- Antibiotics
- NSAIDS
- Sweeteners
- Intermittent Fasting
- QUIZ
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
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Dan Weinert, D.C., Ph.D. |
CE Hours
2.00
Each module contains a video presentation and a short quiz. You must view the video prior to taking the quiz.
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