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A source of inflammation in the brain

You Are What You Absorb

Nutritional deficiencies and the gut (vitamin B
12
, vitamin D, zinc, omega-3 fats)

But before we do, take the quiz below to find out if your inner tube of life is broken.

 

In the box on the right place a check for each positive answer. Then find out how severe your problem is using the scoring key below.

GUT QUIZ
*

I have a bloated or full feeling, and/or belching, burning, or flatulence right after meals.

I have chronic yeast or fungal infections (jock itch, vaginal yeast infection, athlete’s foot, toenail fungus).

I feel nauseous after taking supplements.

I feel fatigued after eating.

I have heartburn.

I regularly use antacids (Tums, Maalox, acid-blocking drugs, etc.).

I have chronic abdominal pains.

I have diarrhea.

I have constipation (going less than once or twice a day).

I have greasy, large, poorly formed, or foul-smelling stools.

I find food that is not fully digested in my stool.

I have food allergies, intolerance, or reactions.

I have an intolerance to carbohydrates (eating bread or other sugars causes bloating).

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