Weekly Health Quiz: IBS, Memory and Chickens

1 Which of the following nutrients has been scientifically demonstrated to improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome?

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D

  Recent research shows about 75 percent of people with IBS have insufficient levels of vitamin D, and about 70 percent report improvement when taking vitamin D supplements. Learn more.

• Animal-based omega-3, DHA, EPA
• Polyphenols like berberine

2 Which of the following is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., after heart disease and cancer?

• Medical errors

  Research published in 2016 concluded that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., killing an estimated 250,000 Americans each year. Learn more.

• Hospital-acquired infections
• Automobile accidents
• Drug overdoses

3 According to U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, what is now the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50?

• Cancer
• Heart Disease
• Diabetes
• Drug Overdoses

  According to U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50. Learn more.

• Accidents

4 A recent double-blind, placebo-controlled study showed this supplement can catalyze significant improvement in memory and concentration in the elderly, and also increase BDNF (brain derived neurotropic factor).

• Ginkgo biloba
• Coenzyme Q 10
• Vitamin E
• Curcumin

  Curcumin, a bioactive ingredient in the spice turmeric, has over 160 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and anti-cancer benefits. Learn more.

5 Mounting research reveals the following diet is one of the most effective for augmenting athletic performance:

• Carb-loading
• Ketogenic diet (low-carb, high-fat)

  A ketogenic diet involves decreasing net carb intake and increasing the amount of healthy fats in your diet. Learn more.

• Vegan diet
• The blood type diet

6 If someone is lying to you, you should be able to spot a deceptive behavior within:

• 10 minutes of being questioned
• 30 minutes of being questioned
• Five seconds of being questioned

  In some cases, the first deceptive behavior may occur before you've even finished asking the question. Learn more.

• Five minutes of being questioned

7 Why is it so dangerous to routinely feed chickens and other food animals subtherapeutic doses of antibiotics?

• It leaves antibiotic residues in the meat
• It can cross-react with other veterinary drugs, killing the animal
• It promotes the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the animal, which can spread drug-resistant disease to humans

  When animals are given antibiotics, it can cause gut bacteria to become antibiotic-resistant. Contaminated meat can then become a source of drug-resistant infections in humans. Learn more.

• It can trigger disease in the animal as it does not kill all bacteria