Probiotics for Candida Overgrowth
If you are suffering from candida infection, you have probably heard of ‘good bacteria’ but do you know what is the connection between probiotics and candida overgrowth?
Definition of Probiotics
“Live micro-organisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host.”
- World Health Organisation
We are all walking around with about three pounds (nearly 100 trillion) of live bacteria in our system. This is approximately 10 times the total number of cells in the human body.
These bacterial bugs are known as intestinal or gut flora. Some potentially dangerous, most beneficial.
Health Benefits of Probiotics:
- Help break down and digest food
- Compete with Candida for space and nutrients
- Support a healthy immune system
- Reduce occasional yeast overgrowth in the alimentary and vaginal tracts
A healthy intestinal tract should contain an 85% / 15% ratio of good to bad bacteria. This balance in the intestinal tract is lost as the candida colonies proliferate. Probiotics need to be reimplanted to help restore equilibrium in the gut.
When the beneficial bacteria and flora are flourishing in your body they keep candida in check and in its right amounts – probiotics help discourage less friendly organisms. A disruption of the balance in the intestines can lead to candida overgrowth. The greater the imbalance, the greater the symptoms.
Factors That Can Disrupt Intestinal Balance:
- Diet – high in sugar
- Stress – physical and/or psychological
- Illness – AIDS, cancer
- Medication – antibiotics, steroid drugs, etc.
'ThreeLac' is a probiotic product that has helped thousands of people to overcome candida overgrowth
A significant research field has recently been established around probiotics. However, more scientific research is still needed to fully understand them.
As with any dietary or herbal supplement, consult a medical professional before starting any new treatment.
If you have candida overgrowth it might be necessary to take some probiotics in order to restore the good bacteria to help regain your health.
70% of our immunity is clustered around the gut. By keeping the gut healthy and immune system strong you will be well on your way to better health.
Deciding which probiotic to buy? Our guide might be useful.
