Apple cider vinegar has long been used as a home remedy to treat candida overgrowth and protect against yeast infections and thrush. Studies show apple cider vinegar has powerful antimicrobial activities and can inhibit the growth of C. albicans and other pathogens.
Capric acid, otherwise known as caprylic acid, is fast and effective at eliminating Candida overgrowth, making it one of the strongest candida killers.
Caffeine and Other Stimulants
Even decaf tea and coffee are to be avoided if possible, as they contain residual levels of caffeine. As for energy drinks like Red Bull, their levels of sugar, caffeine and taurine are so high that no serious Candida dieter should ever go near them.
Many of the traditional herbal teas we consume for flavor or other benefits provide anti-candida effects. Two of my favorite anti-fungal teas are Pau d'Arco and Lemongrass.
In terms of fungal infections, green tea compounds have demonstrated “potent antifungal activity” against the primary cause of athlete's foot, fungal nail infections, jock itch, and ringworm—comparable, in some cases, to powerful antifungal drugs like fluconazole.
Chamomile has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal properties, which can help to treat and reduce symptoms associated with genital yeast infections, like itching and burning. Learn more about the benefits of chamomile tea.
The candida diet is strictly free of sugars, grains, and dairy. The diet aims to restore a healthy balance of yeast and bacteria inside your body. By restricting your intake of carbohydrates, you may starve the yeast of its energy source.
Triggers that disrupt the balance of bacteria and yeast include: Taking antibiotics, steroids, oral contraceptives, medicines that cause dry mouth or medicines that turn off healthy bacteria. Feeling stressed. Eating a diet high in refined carbohydrates, sugar or yeast.
The strongest candida killers are generally recognized to be antifungal drugs, such as fluconazole (brand name Diflucan), nystatin, and clotrimazole.
Magnesium impairs Candida albicans immune evasion by reduced hyphal damage, enhanced β-glucan exposure and altered vacuole homeostasis.
While lemons carry some anti-fungal properties, they primarily work by detoxing the liver as it fights off Candida [19].
White patches on the inner cheeks, tongue, roof of the mouth, and throat (photo showing candidiasis in the mouth) Redness or soreness. Cotton-like feeling in the mouth. Loss of taste.
Some dieters might find permanent relief from their Candida symptoms within a few weeks or months. Others might take 6 months or more, and may even need to eliminate white carbs, sugary foods and alcohol permanently to prevent the overgrowth from returning.
Yogurt or kefir should be one of your staples during your Candida treatment plan. The friendly bacteria found in these probiotic foods help to restore your digestive system to health. They do this by building up your immune system, crowding out the Candida yeast and restoring the correct acidity to your gut.
Raw organic honey has anti-fungal properties that work well against Candida albicans, one of the most common types of yeast infection. Raw organic honey also works well against other fungal infections such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and ringworm (tinea corporis).
Yogurt with live bacterial cultures. Fermented foods such as kimchi, kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, and pickles. Supplements containing lactobacillus or acidophilus.
Lemon and Lime Juices. The antifungal properties of lemons, both in juice form and as an essential oil, have been well documented. Lemons, limes, and other citrus fruits have been found to contain several bioactive compounds with antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Greek Yogurt
One of the best home remedies for yeast infection may be in your fridge! According to findings, probiotics found in greek yogurt can be highly effective against C. Albicans. Yogurt is a probiotic because it contains beneficial live bacteria like Lactobacillus acidophilus.