Xylitol is not necessarily good for candida but it is a great sugar substitute that won’t aggravate a current infection and can help alleviate any sugar cravings that you may have while following an anti-candida protocol. Xylitol, a type of polyol, is a sugar alcohol. It tastes slightly less sweet than normal sugar but also […]

Reishi mushrooms may help eliminate candida through its immune-stimulating and anti-microbial effects. While more research is needed, based on its actions, reishi could be an important part of an anti-candida protocol. Reishi (Ganoderma) is referred to as the “divine mushroom” in Japan or the “spirit plant” in China. While there are six different types of […]

Psyllium husks have been used as medicine for centuries for a wide range of health conditions. However, they have not been demonstrated to eradicate candida or affect the gut flora in the GI tract. Regardless, psyllium can still be useful in treating candida since ingestion of psyllium husks may ensure daily bowel movements, which is […]

Don’t let this probiotic fool you. While the fermented probiotic drink yakult seems like it would be helpful to combat candida by repopulating the GI tract with beneficial bacteria, the added sugar in Yakult outweighs any benefit. Eric is not a big fan of yakult either. Yakult is a fermented probiotic dairy drink that was […]

The answer is – Yes, it is excellent for treating candida and affords many other benefits to our body. While you must have heard of the benefits of coconut oil against candida, you may have also found conflicting information regarding its use. Of course you would not want to take something that is, for example, […]