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Question 1 of 10

1. Question
Like many other gut conditions, intestinal permeability is treated by first addressing underlying pathologies and then restoring a healthy gut ecosystem.
- a. True. Since it is a result of underlying conditions like SIBO, parasites, food intolerances, and infections, treatment must address those pathologies first.
- b. False. Intestinal permeability should typically be the first thing addressed in a gut treatment.
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2. Question
How long should patients remove foods that have been equivocal or out of range on Cyrex Array 3, 4, and 10 tests?
- a. 30 days
- b. 60 days
- c. 6 months
- d. Permanently
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Question 3 of 10

3. Question
What is the best way to increase butyrate over the long term?
- a. Through direct supplementation
- b. By increasing fermentable fiber consumption
- c. By increasing animal fat consumption
- d. A & B
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Question 4 of 10

4. Question
What is an issue that many active and health-conscious patients tend to have with their food intake on the Paleo diet?
- a. Getting too few calories overall.
- b. Skipping meals.
- c. Not balancing calorie intake throughout the day.
- d. All of the above.
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Question 5 of 10

5. Question
Why should high dose zinc supplementation be limited to eight-week treatment periods?
- a. It can cause copper deficiency.
- b. It has harmful effects on the gut barrier once it gets above a healthy blood level.
- c. It can compete with iron absorption, leading to iron deficiency.
- d. It does not have a time frame limitation for supplementation.
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Question 6 of 10

6. Question
Patients often accidentally go very low carb when switching to a Paleo diet, leading to a range of strange conditions.
- a. True. After cutting out Standard American Diet-type carbs, many patients do not replace them with healthy, Paleo-friendly carb sources.
- b. False. For most patients, a large decrease in carb consumption is the therapeutic benefit of switching to a Paleo diet.
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Question 7 of 10

7. Question
What is/are the primary consideration(s) for using the elemental diet as a treatment for intestinal permeability?
- a. It is extremely difficult for most patients to adhere to for the required period of time.
- b. The formulas covered by insurance are full of artificial and poor-quality ingredients, while the higher-quality formulas are expensive and not covered by insurance.
- c. Elemental diets may reduce the quantity and diversity of the beneficial bacteria in the colon, increasing the risk of other diseases.
- d. All of the above.
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Question 8 of 10

8. Question
Which drug has prokinetic effects for IBS patients with constipation and may improve barrier function?
- a. Premarin
- b. Prilosec
- c. Lubiprostone
- d. Synthroid
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9. Question
Intestinal permeability can contribute to a wide array of conditions, beyond even those that impact the gut.
- a. True. Effects extend to autoimmune conditions, neurological and cognitive disorders, skin conditions, and more.
- b. False. Intestinal permeability primarily only impacts the gut due to localized inflammation that leads to gut symptoms and further disorders.
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Question 10 of 10

10. Question
What supplement is a good source of natural-form vitamins A & D for patients with gut barrier integrity issues?
- a. Purified MCT Oil
- b. Grass-fed organic whey powder
- c. Cod liver oil
- d. A & C
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