How Does Candex Work?

Fighting Candida

Overgrowth of candida albicans, commonly referred to as "yeast infection," can take the form of thrush, vaginal yeast, skin disorders, or irritable bowel syndrome. Candida overgrowth is common for people who have recently taken antibiotics, but it can also become a chronic problem for some individuals.

Conventional treatment of candida overgrowth involves the use of antifungal medication, which may cause unwanted side effects, including temporary intensification of symptoms as the yeast colonies die off. More recently, probiotics such as acidophilus have been used to combat yeast with "good" bacteria. Candex works in a completely different manner than either of these methods.

Why Candex is Different

Candex does not use any herbs, bacteria colonies, or antifungal compounds to fight yeast overgrowth. Instead, this fascinating supplement utilizes enzymes to directly break down the cell walls of the yeast organisms. Enzymes digest, rather than kill, yeast, so the yeast organisms do not decay or cause further problems.

When cellulase and hemicellulase, two natural enzymes found in Candex, are added to the body, they digest candida, effectively eliminating it. The cell walls of yeast colonies are made almost entirely of fiber, so the body can easily eliminate and digest them with the simple addition of fiber-digesting enzymes. The result is considered to be both safe and effective.

Side Effects and Interactions

Because cellulase and hemicellulase are both naturally occuring enzymes, the body is already equipped to handle Candex. Some people experience mild stomach upset from the addition of these powerful enzymes to their gut, but the effects are generally short-lived and mild.

Fortunately, Candex does not harm the natural floral balance of the body by eliminating probiotics, and it may actually have the positive effect of enabling the body to more efficiently digest fiber. Many naturopathic physicians believe that it is a safer alternative to conventional antifungal treatments.