Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology (INE): Detoxification: Module Exam

Detoxification
Module Exam

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#1. When these symptoms PERSIST in spite of improved diet and lifestyle, think DETOX:
#2. Microbial endotoxins come from the overgrowth of:
#3. Dental amalgams, mold, UV radiation, inhalent smoke, and phthalates are all examples of:
#4. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the Surgeon General.
#5. The first stage of microbial endotoxin release occurs when a macrophage ingests a ______________ bacterium.
#6. Also called the conjugation pathway; the liver adds another substance to a toxin to make it water soluble, and less harmful so it can be easily and safely excreted.
#7. Exotoxins are any toxins produced inside your body, either from normal bodily functions or produced by microbes living inside your body, such as bacteria, viruses, fungus, parasites or yeasts.
#8. Alcohol, caffeine, aspirin, tylenol, nicotine, phenobarbital, steroids, and sulfa all induce which phase of liver detoxification?
#9. Found in the oil of citrus peel and caraway seed, this substance promotes glutathione, a potent antioxidant, and enhances both Phase 1 and Phase 2 liver detox.
#10. Brassicas, especially broccoli sprouts and seeds, support detoxification pathways.
#11. This gene, which affects the synthesis of glutathione S-transferases enzymes, is missing in 50% of the population.
#12. Research at Stanford University School of Medicine discovered that the environment, operating through the cell membrane, can turn genes on and off. This started the study of _________________.
#13. For relief of excessive detox symptoms, the following can be helpful:
#14. Urine pH in the morning should typically be 7.35 – 7.45 (slightly alkaline).
#15. This gene, which activates folate, B12, and other co-factors important for detoxification, is estimated to be defective in 35% of the population.
#16. The following can be examples of excessive detox sytmptoms:
#17. Elimination of candida and fungi can cause release of toxins in cell walls and make symptoms temporarily worse.
#18. This is produced by the liver, and has also been called "The Goddess of Detox".
#19. Characterisics of a detox/healing reaction, as opposed to a health crisis:
#20. Detox baths can be made with Epsom salts, Himalayan salt rocks, lavender, apple cider vinegar, or clay.

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