Candida albicans is a common type of yeast that is predominately found in the mouth, GI tract as well as the vaginal tract. It is also found in the skin and other membranes. Candida albicans cannot be fully eradicated but when there is an overgrowth of this yeast it creates a whole plethora of other concerns. Causes of an overgrowth of Candida include a high refined sugar diet, PCOS, a suboptimal immune system, stress, poor diet etc. An overproduction of candida also leads to leaky gut syndrome allowing for small particles to enter the blood stream.
Symptoms of an overgrowth of Candida include brain fog, itchy skin, weight loss difficulty (due to biofilms), fatigue and a whole array of other negative symptoms. Antimicrobial therapy, dietary changes, exercise, stress management all play a significant role in the treatment and reduction of Candida albicans.
