How Bacteria Feeds On Candida Albicans

How Bacteria Feeds On Candida Albicans

In the human Gastrointestinal (GI) tract there are millions of microscopic bacteria that have evolved in a symbiotic relationship with us. Some of these bacteria, considered "good" bacteria, feeds on candida albicans yeast.

It is believed that most people have a certain level of Candida yeast in their GI tract, and normally it can survive in balance within the body without ill effects being felt.

However, In order for candida to be kept under control in the digestive system there needs to be sufficient numbers of friendly bacteria present in the GI tract, as these feed on Candida Albicans and stop it overgrowing; causing health complications.

If the levels of friendly bacteria diminish, either through a person's immune system becoming suppressed or through taking various prescribed or non-prescribed medications, or even as a result of making poor choices in their diet then the risk of suffering from candida overgrowth is increased.

Most of us will have sufficient volume of the friendly bacteria (probiotics) contained within our digestive tracts. In fact the numbers of bacteria in the GI tract are huge, mind boggling in fact! It is estimated that a healthy person has approximately 20 times the amount of bacteria in their body as we do number of cells.

However, if the levels of probiotics reduce then the yeast found in Candida Albicans can begin to overgrow and this is when people begin to suffer from a Candida infection.

It is known that each yeast cell (Candida Albicans) can produce over 75 toxic substances that can harm and poison our bodies.

These particular toxins are able to contaminate body tissues, which in turn weakens the body's immune system.

If it is allow to carry on growing unchecked and without any form of treatment then the candida infection can enter into the bloodstream and damage some of the major organs in the body, such as the kidneys, lungs, liver and the brain.

A Candida overgrowth also suppresses the absorption of the essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins that our bodies need in order to remain healthy, and a sufferer may find they start suffering from allergic reactions, fatigue and other health problems.



A candida overgrowth can be combated by removing certain foods from the diet which contain milk, sugar and yeast, as well as increasing the foods that are naturally antibiotic and anti fungal, like garlic.

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Another important step to bring the body back in balance is to increase the levels of "good" bacteria in the body. This can be done using a probiotic supplement. This will encourage greater growth of the "good" bacteria in the body and allow them to gather in number.

It is essential to remember that good bacteria feeds on candida albicans yeast, and stops it from reproducing and causing the problems that are associated with this particular infection. So it's vital that levels are maintained at an optimum level.