Yeast Overgrowth Support*

Candida is a yeast-like fungus that normally lives in healthy balance within the body; when the balance is upset, infection results. This is known as Candidiasis and the fungus travels to all parts of the body through the bloodstream affecting both men and women. Candida in the mouth is called thrush; in the vagina, it is call vaginitis (yeast infection).

Enzymes may help with this overgrowth for the following reasons: 1) In individuals with Candida overgrowth there is often a large amount of undigested fiber in the large intestine. Cellulase is the enzyme that breaks down fiber. It is the only digestive enzyme our body does not produce. By adding cellulase to the diet this fiber can be removed along with the mucous and our body is able to achieve balance. 2) Fungi (Candida) cells contain a large amount of fungal cellulose or a compound call chitin. Chitin is a polysaccharide or carbohydrate, which is structurally very similar to cellulose. For the same reasons cellulase may help remove undigested fiber in the colon, it has been used in breaking down this 'cellulose-like' chitin.* 3) The inside of the cell of yeast (nucleus) is mostly protein. The enzyme protease has the ability to hydrolyze (digest) protein and reduce die-off often associated with a Candida cleanse. Protease will not negate the effect of probiotics.*

Contraindications: Candida Balance should not be taken with any time-release medications that use cellulose as its time-release mechanism.

Recommended Use: For moderate symptoms of Candida, take 2 capsules, 3 times a day at least 1/2 hour before or 2 hours after a meal for 7 days. (This provides 180 CU of Cellulase and 450,000 HUT of protease) For acute symptoms, increase above dosage for 14 days. In extreme cases more time may be given. For best results, 1 or more Life-Immune can be added to each dose. For maintenance, take 2 capsules before bedtime.