Candida overgrowth
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What is candida?
Candida is a fungus which is a form of yeast that lives in the body. It is normal to have candida in our system and in small amounts it is harmless, it is actually needed to aid digestion and nutrient absorption. When it is overproduced however and migrates to different areas of the body, candida can cause a yeast infection and out of the 20 species, the most common one is candida albicans. Usually, the immune system can keep yeast under control but when it becomes impaired candida albicans can multiply in the body. |
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What parts of the body does candida overgrowth affect?
Candida lives in warm moist areas of the body and colonies can be found in the intestines, mouth, skin and other areas of the body.
The areas candida overgrowth usually affect are:
Candida lives in warm moist areas of the body and colonies can be found in the intestines, mouth, skin and other areas of the body.
The areas candida overgrowth usually affect are:
- Skin
- Blood
- Intestines
- Mouth
- Genitals
- Throat
What are the causes and influences of candida overgrowth?
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Antibiotics that have killed too many friendly bacteria
- Bad dieting
- Diabetes
- Digestive disorders/problems
- Eating a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar
- Environmental moulds or chemicals
- Excessive stress
- Food chemicals
- Frequent alcohol intake
- Hormonal imbalances
- Impaired bowel activity
- Improper bowel flora
- Liver problems
- Mineral/vitamin deficiencies
- Oral contraceptives
- Toxic metals
- Weakened immune system
- There is a connection between copper imbalances and candida overgrowth, having bio-unavailable copper due to copper toxicity or a deficiency of copper can cause candida to become out of control and multiply in the body (for more information on copper toxicity please click here). Copper is needed to fight yeast and acts as a natural anti-mould and anti-yeast agent.
Testing for candida overgrowth
Testing for candida overgrowth can be done via a stool and saliva sample. The stool and saliva samples will be tested for candida levels, any ranges above normal will be a diagnosis for an overgrowth problem. The samples will also be analysed for any general moulds. For candida testing please click here for the available tests page.
Testing for candida overgrowth can be done via a stool and saliva sample. The stool and saliva samples will be tested for candida levels, any ranges above normal will be a diagnosis for an overgrowth problem. The samples will also be analysed for any general moulds. For candida testing please click here for the available tests page.
Candida overgrowth treatment
Treatment for candida overgrowth involves dietary changes, lifestyle changes, and supplement use to correct biochemical imbalances and bring candida levels back into balance. If you undergo the candida test and test positive for overgrowth then you will receive the treatment programme attached in the results email. If you have any questions about your results, then mindovermetal will answer them for you.
