Diet alone is a good start, but it is usually not enough to clear candida overgrowth. Food changes take away what feeds the yeast, and that helps a lot. Most plans on this site pair the diet with antifungal support and probiotics, over a phased plan of about 90 days. Read how long it takes to get rid of candida to see what that plan looks like.
What the diet does
The candida diet cuts out sugars, refined grains, alcohol, and yeast-containing foods, and focuses on vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats. That removes the food candida grows on, and it gives your gut a chance to settle. The diet is the base of the plan, not the whole plan.
Why diet alone usually falls short
Candida can form a tough shield around itself that protects it from antifungals and from the immune system, and it can survive on small amounts of sugar. Diet slows it down, but diet alone does not kill it. Read Why is it so hard to get rid of candida? and What kills candida? for a plain explanation.
What a fuller plan adds
A fuller plan adds antifungal support, made to work against candida yeast (CandElim, $49.95), and probiotic support, made to support healthy gut flora (TotalFlora15, $59.95, with 15 strains). The two together are sold as the Minimal Combo ($98.90). Compare them in CandElim vs TotalFlora15 vs Minimal Combo, or follow the steps in How to choose a candida support product: 5 steps.
How to start
Start the diet now, take the free candida home test, and talk to a qualified healthcare professional before you start any product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medicine, or living with a health condition. The home spit test is background information only. It is not a diagnosis.
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