1 Why do psoriasis symptoms often get worse before menstruation or after childbirth?
- Progesterone levels suddenly surge.
- This is the body’s response to increased estrogen.
When estrogen dominates over progesterone, the immune system becomes more reactive and hormonal changes worsen psoriasis. Learn more.
- Testosterone increases, triggering oil production.
- Hormonal changes cause a decrease in vitamin D.
2 How much do brain-related disorders cost the world each year?
- $170 billion
- 500 billion dollars
- $1.7 trillion
Brain-related diseases such as stroke and dementia cost approximately $1.7 trillion globally each year, with high-income countries spending the most. Learn more.
- $3.2 trillion
3 What’s an easy way to reduce your phosphate load and protect your health?
- Eat mostly whole, unprocessed foods
Choosing whole, natural foods instead of processed products can help reduce your phosphate intake and protect your organs. Learn more.
- Take an extra calcium supplement daily
- Avoid all dairy products and eggs produced in CAFOs.
- Cut back on sugar but stick to packaged snacks
4 Other than cutting out seed oils, what are some options to support mitochondrial energy?
- Over-the-counter melatonin gummies before bed
- Methylene blue prescribed by a doctor
Prescribing 5 mg of methylene blue per day for 6 days a week may help improve mitochondrial energy. Learn more.
- Buy iron supplements at your local health food store
- Daily caffeine pill and additional electrolytes
5 What percentage of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) users are estimated to experience emotional blunting?
- 10% to 20%
- 6%~7%
- 40% to 60%
Studies have shown that 40 to 60 percent of SSRI users report feelings of emotional numbness or numbing. Learn more.
- More than 90%
6 Which fats are no longer considered a dietary threat in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
- Industrial seed oils used in home cooking
- Trans fats in processed snacks
- Organic vegetable oil labeled “heart healthy”
- Saturated Fat from Whole Foods
The updated guidelines overturn the low-fat doctrine and no longer warn about saturated fat from whole foods. Learn more.
7 How do high levels of microplastics and nanoplastics affect patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis?
- It blocks the absorption of vitamins from the stomach.
- It overstimulates immune cells and makes redness worse.
Plastic particles can overstimulate immune cells, worsen inflammation, and delay recovery, making redness more intense and harder to control. Learn more.
- Reduces nutrient absorption and increases risk of infection.
- It speeds up digestion and causes diarrhea.
Test your knowledge
Master Level Quiz
1 Why can my psoriasis keep coming back even though my lab tests appear normal?
- Blood sugar changes can mask hormonal changes that affect your skin over time
- Psoriasis flare-ups are often caused by diet rather than underlying hormonal activity.
- Estrogen in skin cells causes inflammation that is not detected in blood tests.
Estrogen accumulates in skin tissue as well as in the bloodstream, so blood tests may miss the hormonal activity that triggers psoriasis flares. Learn more.
- Vitamin D deficiency can confuse results and make hormonal imbalances more difficult to identify.
2 Why is belly fat a better warning sign for heart damage than body weight?
- Fat stored deep in the abdomen puts more strain on the heart.
Deep belly fat increases pressure on your lungs and heart, making your heart work harder even when your weight or BMI appears normal. Learn more.
- Total body weight always increases before heart damage begins.
- Body mass index (BMI) is a direct measure of heart function.
- Excess weight only affects your heart during intense exercise
3 What are some simple ways to lower your estrogen load and reduce psoriasis outbreaks?
- Switch from plastic containers to glass containers
Switching to a glass can help reduce exposure to xenoestrogens, which mimic estrogen and increase the risk of relapse in people with psoriasis. Learn more.
- Eat more foods high in healthy fats
- Use unscented lotions and room sprays.
- Ten leftovers in BPA-free plastic containers
4 Which age group spends the most on brain-related disorders?
- 20-34 years old
- 35-49 years old
- 50-74 years old
Adults aged 50 to 74 spend the most on brain diseases, often due to overlapping chronic and metabolic diseases. Learn more.
- 75 years or older
5 What are some easy ways to reduce your exposure to microplastics while preparing food?
- Replace plastic cutting boards with wood, bamboo, or glass.
Switching from plastic to wood, bamboo or glass cutting boards will help reduce the number of microplastic particles entering your food. Learn more.
- After cutting food on a plastic plate, wash it in hot water.
- Use ceramic knives and sharper knives to reduce surface scratches.
- Freeze cutting boards between each cooking session
6 Why doesn’t spending 6 hours in bed guarantee you get 6 hours of real sleep?
- Deep sleep begins after 7 hours in bed
- Waking up from light sleep and short sleep reduces your total restful sleep time.
Normal light sleep and brief awakenings mean you only get about 80% to 85% of true rest. Therefore, if you sleep in bed for 6 hours, your actual sleep time is often only 5 hours. Learn more.
- Most people wake up every two hours without realizing it.
- After a few hours of rest, your brain stops producing melatonin.
7 What effect can too much phosphate have on the body over time?
- Decreased bone strength and heart rate
- It lowers blood pressure and helps metabolism.
- It puts stress on the kidneys and hardens the arteries.
Excessive phosphate can harm your kidneys, harden your arteries, increase blood pressure, and accelerate aging even if your blood levels are normal. Learn more.
- Accelerates aging and increases calcium levels.
8 Why aren’t energy drinks a real solution to low cellular energy?
- It temporarily hydrates cells but does not address ongoing energy needs.
- It encourages your body to work harder without solving the actual problem.
- It increases your heart rate for a short period of time, but doesn’t rebuild any real energy.
- In fact, it masks fatigue instead of restoring cellular energy production.
Energy drinks only mask fatigue and do not help your cells create actual energy, so the underlying problem remains unresolved. Learn more.
9 Which of the following is not a known risk of assisted reproductive technology (ART)?
- Giving birth to twins or more in a single pregnancy
- Facing higher financial and emotional costs
- Increased vitamin absorption due to infertility treatment
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is associated with risks such as multiple births, higher costs, and blood clots, but does not increase vitamin absorption. Learn more.
- Blood clots after a hormonal protocol
10 How many grams (g) of carbohydrates per day will help you regain steady energy?
- 75g
- 120g
- 180g
- 250g
If fasting causes fatigue or mood swings, increasing your daily carbohydrate intake to about 250 grams can help stabilize your metabolism and energy. Learn more.
11 Approximately how many babies are affected by birth defects today?
- 1 in 10
- 1 in 20
- 1 out of 33
Birth defects affect about 1 in 33 babies and are the leading cause of infant death, demonstrating why it is important to reduce risk during pregnancy. Learn more.
- 1 in 50
12 Why do some people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) still feel pain even after the inflammation goes away?
- The brain learns to anticipate pain through fear-based memories.
The brain can tolerate pain through fear-based learning, causing intense pain even when IBD inflammation is no longer active. Learn more.
- Their diet tends to cause new inflammation over time.
- Any pain caused by IBD will stop as soon as you start taking strong painkillers.
- IBD medications do not completely block the brain from feeling pain.
13 At what stage of pregnancy are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) at the highest risk of preterm birth?
- first trimester
- second trimester
- 3rd quarter
Taking SSRIs during the third trimester of pregnancy doubles the risk of preterm birth. Learn more.
- last month of pregnancy
14 What can happen to your body when you’re stressed for a long time?
- Blood sugar and weight control become more difficult.
Prolonged stress can make it harder for your body to manage blood sugar and weight and increase your risk of health problems. Learn more.
- You’ll burn more fat and get more rest.
- Your muscles will become stronger and your energy will increase.
- Your recovery improves and you don’t feel tired.
15 What strategies best support recovery after strenuous exercise while maintaining physical improvement?
- Take high-dose antioxidant supplements immediately after each session
- Perform frequent, high-intensity exercises with minimal rest
- To burn more fat, avoid all carbohydrates before training.
- Choose whole foods with natural antioxidants after exercise
Whole foods rich in natural antioxidants help you recover after a hard workout. Learn more.
16 What is currently preventing many Americans from serving in the military?
- Lack of interest in enlisting
- Changes to physical fitness test criteria
- Chronic disease diagnosis
Widespread chronic disease reduced physical readiness, limiting military qualifications and national preparedness. Learn more.
- low training requirements
17 What is common practice for many preschoolers diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
- Drug treatment begins only after several years of behavioral therapy
- Medication given within a few days or weeks of diagnosis
Many preschoolers currently diagnosed with ADHD receive medication within a few days or weeks, leaving little time to address sleep, behavior, or environmental factors first. Learn more.
- Avoid medications in favor of diet and exercise changes.
- Delay treatment until school age.
18 Which groups are at highest risk of entering the gabapentin prescribing phase?
- Adults under 40
- People in their 20s and 30s
- Adults in their 60s and 70s
Adults ages 60 to 79 who take five or more medications from different prescribers are at the highest risk for a drug chain reaction. Learn more.
- Healthy individuals with no ongoing health problems
19 What happens when your intestines become inflamed and exposed to plastic particles?
- It is more easily absorbed and can enter the tissues.
An inflamed intestine becomes more permeable, allowing plastic particles to pass into the tissue and trigger a stronger inflammatory response. Learn more.
- It remains throughout the mucus barrier and stays there for a long time.
- Flushes through faster motility.
- Blocks all nutrient absorption during an active flare.
20 What nutrients affect thyroid function and have varying levels of tolerance depending on ancestral geography?
- steel
- magnesium
- selenium
- iodine
Iodine is essential for thyroid health, but tolerance varies depending on ancestry. Coastal populations tend to tolerate more, while inland populations tend to tolerate less. Learn more.
21 What compounds can help reduce oxidative damage by up to 80%?
- molecular hydrogen
Molecular hydrogen selectively targets harmful free radicals such as peroxynitrite and has been shown to reduce radiation-induced oxidative damage by approximately 80%. Learn more.
- Vitamin C
- glutathione
- L-carnitine
