Foods That Kill Candida

Food and their impact on infections

According to the studies there are four types of infections namely bacterial, parasitic, viral and fungal infection. In order to deal with such infections various antibiotics are taken, but Candida no matter what finds its way to thrive. Unhealthy diet containing sugar and simple carbohydrates helps the Candida to strive in our body. Researches show that certain foods and following a particular diet plan is required in order to kill the Candida. Listed below are the foods that kill Candida:
 

 

Herbs and Supplements:

In the list of foods that kill Candida there are certain herbs which work wonders, some of them are:
 

Aloe vera

The main function of aloe vera is to reduce the pH levels thereby creating an inhabitable environment for the Candida to grow. It also helps to detoxify the liver, as the liver is also engaged with the filtering of byproduct of Candida. Aloe vera can be consumed either in liquid form (less than ¼ cup) or in form of capsules. This is definitely one of the best choices for foods that kill Candida out there.
 

Garlic

It has been found that garlic has powerful antifungal properties, which doesn’t destroy the friendly bacteria in the gut but destroys more than 90% of Candida fungus. It can be either taken in ‘raw’ form or in form of ‘capsules’. It is also used to treat vaginal yeast infection. Garlic is considered to be one of the prominent foods that kill Candida. This property is due to the phytonutrient present in garlic called allicin.
 

Clove oil

Clove oil is considered to be one of the powerful anti-fungal foods which also boost the immune system. This property is because of eugenol that works its ways to kill bacteria. It is also one of the best anti-oxidants.
 

Cinnamon

It is a type of anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal herb. Its main function is to stop the growth of yeast and this due to the fluconazole agent present in the cinnamon extract.

Similarly, coconut oil, cayenne pepper, oregano, and tea tree oil are some of the herbs which come under the list of foods that kill Candida.

 

Formula SF722 supplements

Formula SF722 supplements are known to be very good to kill any fungal infection. It is one of the best yeast killers and recommended by many physicians. In order to kill the infection this supplement has to be taken continuously for 30 days, and later on a decreased dosage, and it doesn’t even damage the skin. ‘Green Lifestyle’ is the company which is offering this supplement. The main purpose of this supplement is to stop feeding sugar containing foods to the yeast.

 

 

Candida Fighting Foods:

Natural Yogurt (unsweetened)

As it is known that dairy products are produced using healthy bacteria, they can also be used to fight Candida because they contain a particular enzyme of living bacteria.
 

Fermented veggies

Using only real fermented veggies can give the desired results as it contains atmospheric bacteria and is not processed.

 

Candida Fighting Fats:

Under the list of foods that kill Candida there also fats that fight Candida.

Omega-3’s

It helps to maintain the integrity of intestinal wall and they also help to maintain flora balance.
 

Saturated Fats

Saturated fats are also important so it is vital to choose clean fats.
 

Omega-9’s

These fats help to boosts the immunity and also stop the Candida from becoming invasive.

In addition to all those foods those kill Candida are various fats, and herbs and also proteins. Pure water also helps to fight back the fungal promoters.

 

Antifungal Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar and Coconut Oil

The Journal of Prosthodontics published an article which studied the effects of apple cider vinegar on the Candida species in cases of denture stomatitis. It was found that in comparison to nystatin, apple cider vinegar had a better fungicidal effect than nystatin, proving that apple cider vinegar showed greater control and inhibition when it came to Candida growth. But in case of the acrylic resin specimen both had no influence on their color but it was suggestive that apple cider vinegar lowered the roughness of the surface less in comparison to nystatin.
 

Another study published by the Journal of Medicinal Food was carried out to look for the antimicrobial properties that coconut oil had on the Candida species. Among the 52 isolates all belonging to Candida species, the most common one was the Candida albicans. It was seen that at 100% concentration Candida albicans was more prone to be killed off by coconut oil in comparison to fluconazole.
 

The above studies suggest that food like apple cider vinegar and coconut oil have been found to have quite an impact on reducing Candida growth, and have important role to play in their inhibition being amongst the best foods that kill Candida. These also conclude that coconut oil and apple cider vinegar can be used to treat Candida albicans with very strong and clear evidence, which backs up the fact more than ever. It surely helps in understanding the effect food can have on Candidiasis and other Candida related diseases.  When choosing coconut oil or apple cider vinegar products, try to opt for products which are organic range, as they provide more of the beneficial properties which help the body to fight Candida infections quickly.

 

References:
Antifungal Activity of Apple Cider Vinegar – Journal of Prosthodontics – 2015 – By Ana Carolina Loureiro Gama Mota DDS, Ricardo Dias de Castro
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jopr.12207/full

 

Antimicrobial Properties of Coconut Oil – Journal of Medicinal Food – 2007 – By Ogbolu DO, Oni AA, Daini OA, Oloko AP
http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/jmf.2006.1209