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Gut & Microbiome MOC
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Core Modules
Module 6 — Organs I (Digestive & Orofacial)
Module 9 — Organs II (Skeletal & Internal)
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Key Concepts
Leaky gut
SIBO
Intestinal microbiome
Oral microbiome
Zonulin
Mucosal immunity
Short-chain fatty acids
Gut-brain axis
Periodontitis
Enteric nervous system
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Cross-System Connections
Gut ↔ Immune:
Mucosal immunity
,
Leaky gut
→
Low-grade inflammation
Gut ↔ Neuro:
Gut-brain axis
,
Vagus nerve
,
Enteric nervous system
Gut ↔ Metabolism:
Short-chain fatty acids
,
Nutrient absorption
Gut ↔ Psychology:
Gut-brain axis
,
Microbiome and mood