NTA NTP Exam Nutritional Detoxification
questions with correct answers
Nutritional Detox: Big Idea #1 (CNS) -Correct Answer-Detoxification is a parasympathetic process
Nutritional Detox: Big Idea #2 (Cells & Organs) -Correct Answer-Detoxification frees vital cellular and organ activities to
function productively and efficiently
Nutritional Detox: Big Idea #3 (Foundations) -Correct Answer-NEVER detox without addressing the Foundations... all elimination pathways must be open
Systems involved in detox -Correct Answer-Cardiovascular
Lymph
Digestive
Urinary
Skin
Respiratory
Liver and Gallbladder Detox Functions -Correct Answer--- Body's "transformation" site responsible for cleaning and purifying the blood that nourishes the entire body
-- Filters toxins from the blood and neutralizes in prep. for elimination
-- Neutralized toxins pass to g____________ in bile and are eventually excreted out of body in feces
Phase I Detoxification -Correct Answer--- Uses enzymes (such as cytochrome P450) to break down toxins into intermediate, and often more toxic, metabolites
-- Toxins are ready for elimination (such as caffeine), but most require a second (Phase II) cycle before they are neutralized enough for elimination
Phase II Detoxification -Correct Answer--- Six different pathways complete the break down the chemicals from outside the body (xenobiotics, drugs)and those formed inside the body (dietary or endogenous in origin) -- Further break down the toxins from Phase I and bind them to specific types of protein molecules that "escort" them out of the
body through the kidneys or the bile
6 Pathways of Phase II Detoxification -Correct Answer-1. Glutathione Conjugation
2. Sulfation
3. Peptide Conjugation
4. Glucoronidation
5. Acetylation
6. Methylation
Foundations & Detoxification: Diet -Correct Answer-• Processed, lifeless food is seen by the body as a toxin
• Too much food (volume) uses too much energy, and doesn't leave enough for "house cleaning"
• Ingestion of the proper Macro and Micro nutrients all play an important role in the body's ability to detoxify
Top Detoxifying Foods -Correct Answer--Beets/Beet Greens: helps to thin bile and stimulate peristalsis
-Broccoli Sprouts: 20-50x more cancer fighting per bite than broccoli -Green Leafy Vegetables: chlorophyll acts a toxin binder
-Lemons: vitamin C chelates heavy metals (water soluble)
-Watercress: diuretic to cleanse kidney; rich in minerals
-Garlic: activates liver enzymes to filter junk
-Sesame Seeds: protect liver cells from alcohol damage
-Cabbage: activates 2 detox enzymes in liver
-Psyllium: insoluble fiber that mops up toxins and cholesterol
-Fruit: hydrating; full of vitamin C and fiber
-Green Tea: catechins speed up liver activity
questions with correct answers
Nutritional Detox: Big Idea #1 (CNS) -Correct Answer-Detoxification is a parasympathetic process
Nutritional Detox: Big Idea #2 (Cells & Organs) -Correct Answer-Detoxification frees vital cellular and organ activities to
function productively and efficiently
Nutritional Detox: Big Idea #3 (Foundations) -Correct Answer-NEVER detox without addressing the Foundations... all elimination pathways must be open
Systems involved in detox -Correct Answer-Cardiovascular
Lymph
Digestive
Urinary
Skin
Respiratory
Liver and Gallbladder Detox Functions -Correct Answer--- Body's "transformation" site responsible for cleaning and purifying the blood that nourishes the entire body
-- Filters toxins from the blood and neutralizes in prep. for elimination
-- Neutralized toxins pass to g____________ in bile and are eventually excreted out of body in feces
Phase I Detoxification -Correct Answer--- Uses enzymes (such as cytochrome P450) to break down toxins into intermediate, and often more toxic, metabolites
-- Toxins are ready for elimination (such as caffeine), but most require a second (Phase II) cycle before they are neutralized enough for elimination
Phase II Detoxification -Correct Answer--- Six different pathways complete the break down the chemicals from outside the body (xenobiotics, drugs)and those formed inside the body (dietary or endogenous in origin) -- Further break down the toxins from Phase I and bind them to specific types of protein molecules that "escort" them out of the
body through the kidneys or the bile
6 Pathways of Phase II Detoxification -Correct Answer-1. Glutathione Conjugation
2. Sulfation
3. Peptide Conjugation
4. Glucoronidation
5. Acetylation
6. Methylation
Foundations & Detoxification: Diet -Correct Answer-• Processed, lifeless food is seen by the body as a toxin
• Too much food (volume) uses too much energy, and doesn't leave enough for "house cleaning"
• Ingestion of the proper Macro and Micro nutrients all play an important role in the body's ability to detoxify
Top Detoxifying Foods -Correct Answer--Beets/Beet Greens: helps to thin bile and stimulate peristalsis
-Broccoli Sprouts: 20-50x more cancer fighting per bite than broccoli -Green Leafy Vegetables: chlorophyll acts a toxin binder
-Lemons: vitamin C chelates heavy metals (water soluble)
-Watercress: diuretic to cleanse kidney; rich in minerals
-Garlic: activates liver enzymes to filter junk
-Sesame Seeds: protect liver cells from alcohol damage
-Cabbage: activates 2 detox enzymes in liver
-Psyllium: insoluble fiber that mops up toxins and cholesterol
-Fruit: hydrating; full of vitamin C and fiber
-Green Tea: catechins speed up liver activity
