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The diet purportedly targets Candida (a naturally-occurring fungus in the body) and works to prevent Candida overgrowth, an imbalance that can cause digestive issues, fatigue, brain fog, and more.
Advocates of the diet say that candida overgrowth can cause symptoms such as fatigue, bloating, brain fog, low mood, indigestion, diarrhea and gas. Does it work?
Candida is located on most mucosal surfaces and mainly the gastrointestinal tract, along with the skin. [3] Candida albicans is one of the most commonly isolated species and can cause infections (candidiasis or thrush) in humans and other animals. In winemaking, some species of Candida can potentially spoil wines. [4]
Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogenic yeast [5] that is a common member of the human gut flora. It can also survive outside the human body. [6] [7] It is detected in the gastrointestinal tract and mouth in 40–60% of healthy adults.
Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast). [4] When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. [3] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [3]
Causes. Anything that irritates the mucosa in the mouth can cause stomatitis. This includes: Viruses. Gum disease. Irritation from dentures or braces. Biting your cheek. Burning your mouth with ...
Candida hypersensitivity is a pseudoscientific syndrome promoted by William G. Crook, M.D. [1] It is spuriously claimed that chronic yeast infections are responsible for many common disorders and non-specific symptoms including fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dizziness, muscle and joint pain, asthma, and others.
[3] [6] They are everywhere and infection occurs after spores are either breathed in, come into contact with skin or enter the body through the skin such as via a cut, wound or injection. [3] Candida albicans is the most common cause of fungal infection in people, particularly as oral or vaginal thrush, often following taking antibiotics. [3]