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Candida albicans (Treatment (Saccrhromyes boulardii (reduces adhesion of C…
Candida albicans
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Contributing factors
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Diet high in refined sugars,High GI foods, yeast containing foods
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Drugs: Antibiotics, OCP and steroids.
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Signs & symptoms: C.albicans produces acetaldehyde from sugar metabolism. This can produce neurotoxic symptoms;
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Depression, irritability, inability to concentrate
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Digestive disturbances present including bloating, cramps, altered bowel motions, halitosis
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Thrush, both genital and oral.
Pharmaceuticals used
Azole antifungal: Blocks the production of fungal cell membrane Side effects include nausea, abdo pain & diahorrea
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