Learning About Candida

You may have a lot of questions about Candida. What causes it? Who’s at risk? What exactly is it? Find your answers here.

Candida albicans is a type of yeast that lives in your digestive tract and, under normal circumstances, helps our bodies to stay healthy and strong. The ‘friendly’ bacteria (such as Lactobacillus acidophilus) that are present in the gastrointestinal tract keep candida under control and in a healthy balance.

Under certain conditions the candida yeast can disrupt the balance of bacteria in your gut, causing a wide variety of chronic health problems. When candida albicans overgrows in your body, it can cause illnesses such as thrush and candida yeast infections. Learn HOW, WHY and WHEN candida albicans causes problems in your body:

• Candida Infection – What exactly is candida infection? Learn what happens when your body has too much yeast
• Candida Symptoms – Uncover the signs showing that you might have candida yeast infection
• Candida Causes – What are the risk factors for candida infection? Can you prevent it or reduce your risk?

In order to deal with your yeast infection, read the candida treatment page.