When you begin your search for a candida-fighting supplement, look for one that contains a combination of Oregano, Caprylic acid, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Protease, and Cellulase. 

Oregano is a powerful and all-natural antifungal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial agent. This means that it has the ability to help your body fight a wide variety of conditions including sinusitis, fibromyalgia, and IBS as well as symptoms that cause discomfort such as joint pain, mouth sores, and stomach problems. 

Lactobacillus Acidophilus (L. Acidophilus) is a form of good bacteria that helps restore the proper balance in the intestines and stomach. 

Caprylic acid is a potent antifungal that strengthens the immune system’s ability to prevent candida overgrowth. Research also suggests that caprylic acid kills candida cells and restores the acidic pH of the stomach, which also makes it harder for candida to survive or multiply. 

Enzymes such as Protease and Cellulase, not only break down the cell walls of candida, but also prevent candida from forming a protective outer layer that would otherwise stop the immune system from destroying them. In doing so, these enzymes enhance immune system function, but they also improve digestion, which reduces the occurrence of stomach discomfort. 

A beneficial supplement should also contain Aloe Vera, Arabinogalactan, Anise seed, Black Walnut Hulls, Wormwood (artemisia), and Reishi Mushroom as each of these have been shown through research to be potent antifungals that directly target candida.

If you’re an active individual who usually feels quite healthy, you may not be too concerned about candida, but did you know that taking certain medications such as antibiotics or asthma medicine that contains steroids may lead to candida overgrowth? 

This is because these types of medications can actually kill the beneficial bacteria that normally prevent candida from rapidly multiplying and causing health problems. Your lifestyle also affects your body’s ability to maintain low amounts of candida. For instance, consistently eating processed foods, drinking a lot of alcohol, and even having a highly stressful lifestyle can cause an imbalance of healthy bacteria and this creates an environment in which candida can begin to grow uncontrollably. 

If this occurs, you may begin to experience a number of different symptoms such as persistent digestive problems (e.g. diarrhea, constipation, gas, or bloating), chronic fatigue, skin, nail, and genital yeast infections, a weakened immune system, and even reduced mental performance.