CANDIDA OVERGROWTH — When Natural Yeast Goes Rogue
YEAST LIVING HARMLESSLY IN THE GUT
Candida albicans is a natural yeast that lives harmlessly in the gut—until it doesn’t. Under ideal conditions, beneficial gut bacteria keep candida in check. But when gut balance is disrupted (by antibiotics, high sugar intake, chronic stress, poor diet or inflammation), candida can multiply and cause wide-ranging issues.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN CANDIDA OVERGROWS?
Digestive distress: bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea, nausea and discomfort.
Systemic symptoms: fatigue, chronic low energy, sugar cravings, difficulty absorbing nutrients.
Mental and emotional effects: candida releases toxic byproducts that may affect the gut-brain axis, causing brain fog, poor focus, mood swings, depression.
Skin and immune impacts: recurring fungal infections, rashes, joint pain, frequent illness.
Why Candida Becomes Problematic
When beneficial bacteria decline due to antibiotics, stress, poor nutrition or immune suppression, candida escapes its usual checks and begins to dominate the microbiome.
This imbalance is called dysbiosis and candida can then erode the integrity of the gut barrier, potentially passing through into the bloodstream and triggering systemic inflammation.
How to Regain Balance
Eat a low-sugar, anti-inflammatory diet—rich in leafy greens, fibre, fermented foods, lean proteins and healthy fats like coconut, avocado, olive oils—while cutting refined carbs and alcohol.
Support beneficial bacteria with practising prebiotic and probiotic intake, especially strains shown to combat candida (like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria).
Manage stress, get regular movement and support gut lining nutrients like glutamine, zinc, polyphenols and omega-3s for resilience and repair.
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