By Janice Buckler, BSc, RHN and Owner of Natural Legends Nutritional Consulting A nswering yes to three (3) or more of the above ques- tions means there is a very high probability you are suffering from an overgrowth of Candida in your Candida, or Candidiasis, refers to an overgrowth of the fungus, Candida albicans. The candida organism is a normal inhabi- tant of our intestinal tract. Under certain conditions, however, candida proliferates out of control, forcing itself into the intes- tinal lining, where it destroys cells in the microvilli, passes into the bloodstream and invades tissues where it does not belong (systemic candidiasis). The destruction of cells in the microvilli reduce the permeability of the small intestine, thus creating what is commonly known as a “leaky gut.” body.
Janice Buckler, BSc, RHN
BSc Agricultural Chemistry RHN (Registered Holistic Nutritionist)
Owner/Manager: Natural Legends Nutritional Consulting
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