CANDIDA

When people take antibiotics, the good bacteria are often killed along with the disease-causing ones. This leaves yeast, such as candida which is not affected by antibiotics, to grow unrestrained, proliferating and overrunning the intestinal tract. The consequence is a yeast overgrowth or infection. Such infections can last for years causing a wide variety of symptoms ranging from headaches to digestive problems. Often people have systemic candida infections without even knowing it. This is why antifungal medications or probiotics should be taken whenever antibiotics are used. A probiotic supports the growth of friendly bacteria but not the disease-causing kind.

The good news is that lauric acid in virgin coconut oil appears to kill lipid-coated bacteria but does not appear to harm "friendly" intestinal bacteria.  Research shows that the medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil have antifungal properties, so not only will they kill disease-causing bacteria and leave good bacteria alone, they will also kill candida and other fungi in the intestinal tract, supporting a healthy intestinal environment.   More >>>

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