If you have any of these symptoms – and especially if you have more than one…
- adult acne
- itchy ears
- toenail fungus
- unexplained fatigue
- intense sugar cravings
- headaches
- urinary tract infections
- trouble concentrating
You probably have candida overload.
The good news: You can easily get relief with the help of spore probiotics.
Quick Answer: Many seemingly unrelated symptoms, adult acne, itchy ears, toenail fungus, unexplained fatigue, sugar cravings, headaches, urinary tract infections, and trouble concentrating, can share one root cause: candida overgrowth. Candida is a yeast everyone carries, but antibiotics, stress, hormonal changes, and a sugary diet can let it overgrow and throw the gut out of balance. Left unchecked, it can damage the gut barrier and trigger what is called "toxic streaming." The most lasting approach is to rebalance the gut microbiome so beneficial bacteria crowd candida out. Spore-based probiotics survive digestion to reach the gut alive, and one strain, Bacillus subtilis, has been shown to help keep candida in check.
What Is Candida?
What Is Candida Anyway?
Candida (Candida albicans) is a yeast that everyone carries. In small amounts it is harmless, but when the gut microbiome is thrown out of balance, candida can overgrow and turn into a problematic pathogen.
If you’re a person, you have candida albicans – we all do. This yeast is found on absolutely everyone. And most of the time, it’s in small amounts and doing no harm.
But when candida has the chance to grow unchecked, it turns into a wild pathogen – a harmful microbe.
Anything that knocks your gut microbiome out of balance – even a little bit – gives candida the chance to gain a foothold.
That means you probably have candida overload if you’ve ever
- taken antibiotics
- gone through hormonal changes
- taken corticosteroids
- felt overstressed
- taken oral contraceptives
- had high blood sugar
- eaten sugary, starchy foods
- been treated with chemotherapy or radiation
Candida can be extremely aggressive, so if it gains even the smallest foothold, that turns into massive overgrowth in no time flat. And candida overload causes so many different symptoms that it’s hard – even for doctors – to connect them.
What Symptoms Does Candida Overgrowth Cause?
Unrelated Symptoms with a Single Cause
Candida overgrowth can trigger a wide range of seemingly unrelated symptoms, from skin and nail issues to fatigue, sugar cravings, headaches, mood swings, and digestive trouble, because it affects the whole body through the gut.
When it comes to symptoms – if you can think of it, candida can probably cause it. Along with the short list of symptoms you read about earlier, people with candida overload may also have to deal with:
- aversion to smells
- impotence
- athlete’s foot
- nasal congestion
- mood swings
- irregular heartbeat
- vaginitis
- chemical sensitivities
- skin rashes
- constipation AND diarrhea
- heartburn
- toxic streaming
You may be familiar with that last symptom… but it can take a huge toll on your health and set you up for some serious issues down the line.
What Is Toxic Streaming, and How Is Candida Involved?
When Candida Unleashes Toxic Streaming
When candida overgrows, it can form root-like hyphae that burrow into and damage the gut barrier. That damage lets toxins pass into the bloodstream, a process called toxic streaming.
Candida has a world-domination strategy, and its primary world is your gut microbiome. When your gut is in healthy balance, full of plenty of beneficial bacteria (probiotics), they keep potentially troublesome candida under tight control.
But when bad bacteria (pathogens) and candida start taking over – a condition called dysbiosis – candida puts its “take over everything” plans in to play. It develops roots (called hyphae) that burrow into the protective barrier that lines the inside of your gut (the gut barrier). And once they attach, they refuse to let go.
Those roots can dig in so far that they make holes in your gut barrier – that’s the start of leaky gut. Once that happens, toxins can get into your bloodstream from three different sources:
- toxins that were attached to food you ate (frighteningly more common than you’d think)
- toxins produced by candida cells as part of their normal life cycle and when they die off
- lipopolysaccharides – also called LPS toxins – produced by pathogenic bacteria in the gut microbiome
When all of those toxins make their way into circulation, they trigger a huge problem called toxic streaming. And toxic streaming has been linked with the most serious diseases, from deadly heart disease to Alzheimer’s disease.
And there’s only one way to shut off toxic streaming and shut down candida overload
Get your gut microbiome back in balance with spore probiotics.
How Do You Get Rid of Candida Overgrowth?
Crowd Out Candida and Stop Toxic Streaming
The most lasting approach is to rebalance the gut microbiome so beneficial bacteria crowd candida out. Killing candida alone, without restoring balance, usually lets it overgrow again.
The only way to prevent, stop, and reverse candida overload is by crowding it out with probiotics.
If you kill off candida (with either pharmaceutical or natural medicine) without rebalancing your gut microbiome, the candida will almost certainly overgrow again. But keeping your gut microbiome in healthy balance can be a permanent solution to candida overload.
You can’t have too many good bacteria in your gut – in fact, more is better. These probiotics compete with candida and other pathogens for space along the gut barrier. And if beneficial bacteria aren’t claiming the space, the bad guys will.
Unlike candida, pathogens, and LPS toxins, good bacteria repair and restore the gut barrier when they attach. That stops toxic streaming… and helps put an end to all of those frustrating symptoms.
Plus, beneficial bacteria produce all sorts of pathogen and candida-fighting compounds that help make sure those bad guys stay under control.
But for beneficial bacteria to take over, they need a clean slate and a running start. And that’s where high quality spore probiotics come in.
How Do Spore Probiotics Help With Candida?
Spore Probiotics Control Candida
Spore-based probiotics survive digestion and reach the gut alive, where they help clear pathogens, colonize the gut barrier, and support beneficial bacteria. One strain, Bacillus subtilis, has been studied for keeping candida in check.
When it comes to your gut microbiome, spore probiotics are the surest way to restore and ensure healthy balance.
Unlike standard probiotic supplements, spore probiotics survive digestion and arrive intact and ready to work when they get to your gut (your large intestines). They don’t lose any of their beneficial functions as they dodge digestive enzymes and trek through harsh stomach acid. And when they get to your gut, they’re able to:
- clear out pathogens, including bad bacteria and candida
- colonize along the gut barrier
- produce compounds that support the growth of beneficial bacteria
And one spore probiotic in particular – Bacillus subtilis – has been proven to defeat candida. To ensure this aggressive yeast stays in check, B. subtilis takes on candida in a five important ways:
- produce a substance called iturin that kills off candida
- produce a variety of anti-yeast compounds that inhibit different candida species (there are over 100!)
- prevent candida from producing self-protective compounds (biofilms)
- stops candida from developing the roots (hyphae) they use to cling to the gut barrier
- create compounds that fight pathogens and support beneficial bacteria
And B. subtilis works even more effectively to rebalance the gut microbiome when it’s combined with other spore probiotics.
Frequently Asked Questions About Candida Overgrowth
What are the symptoms of candida overgrowth?
Candida overgrowth can cause a wide, seemingly unrelated range of symptoms, including adult acne, itchy ears, toenail fungus, fatigue, intense sugar cravings, headaches, urinary tract infections, brain fog, mood swings, and digestive issues like constipation and diarrhea. Having several at once makes candida more likely.
What causes candida to overgrow?
Anything that knocks the gut microbiome out of balance can give candida a foothold, including antibiotics, hormonal changes, corticosteroids, oral contraceptives, high stress, high blood sugar, a sugary or starchy diet, and chemotherapy or radiation.
Can probiotics help with candida?
Probiotics support a balanced gut microbiome, and beneficial bacteria compete with candida for space along the gut barrier. Rebalancing the gut so good bacteria crowd candida out is widely viewed as a more lasting approach than killing candida alone, which often lets it return.
What is the best probiotic for candida?
Spore-based probiotics are well suited because they survive digestion and reach the gut alive. One strain, Bacillus subtilis, has been studied for its ability to keep candida in check, and works best combined with other spore strains.
Is candida overgrowth linked to leaky gut?
Candida can form root-like structures (hyphae) that burrow into the gut barrier and create holes, which is the start of leaky gut. That damage can let toxins enter the bloodstream, a process referred to as toxic streaming.
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