Questionnaire

1. The GIT plays a critical role in the development and management of chronic diseases such as:

2. Increased concentrations of pathogenic bacteria in the gut of people with type 2 diabetes may lead to:

3. Lower levels of SCFAs have been shown to:

4. The beneficial impact on gut health of the Mediterranean diet arises due to its high content of:

5. Clinical evidence demonstrates strong links between gut microbiota and mental health disorders like anxiety and depression.

6. In terms of gut microbiome composition, patients with anxiety often show lower levels of:

7. Bacterial species that may be beneficial as psychobiotic therapy for certain mental health conditions include:

8. Gut dysbiosis has been shown to reduce the production of SCFAs, contributing to a loss of immune tolerance in patients with autoimmune diseases such as:

9. Potential treatments for autoimmune conditions include increased consumption of dietary fibre and prebiotics as interventions aimed at increasing SCFA production.

10. The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis of: