Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:42 am Post subject: Bad Breath Report: Yogurt to keep Candida/BB away 04/Dec/09
For those of you who read my thread over in the My Story section of the forums, you know that the cause of my bad breath was a Candida infection in my esophagus. My doctor prescribed me an antifungal which I took for two weeks and after that my Candida infection cleared up. I do believe that the antifungal cleared my body of Candida, but what I did not post in that thread was everything else I have done following that initial treatment to ensure that the Candida doesn't return! So, I wanted to start a new series of threads relating to everything I have learned regarding bad breath, Candida, and maintaining good health in general.
A lot of people talk about what foods to eat when trying to combat bad breath and Candida. I remember back while I was being treated for Candida, I read online about yogurt and the benefits of it in regards to combating bad breath and fending off Candida. During my treatment with antifungals, I ate plain natural yogurt with live active cultures, and I have eaten it everyday since then, both upon waking and before going to bed.
Yogurt: An Antidote to Bad Breath?
Active Ingredient in Yogurt May Fight Bad Breath
By Jennifer Warner
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD
Forget the breath mints. Pass the yogurt.
A new study suggests that a daily dose of yogurt may keep your breath fresh and fend off offensive odors.
Researchers found that eating 6 ounces of yogurt a day reduced levels of odor-causing compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide, in the mouth.
They say the results suggest that the active bacteria in yogurt, specifically Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus, may have a beneficial effect on odor-causing bacteria in the mouth.
Yogurt vs. Odor-Causing Bacteria:
In the study, which was presented this week at a meeting of the International Association for Dental Research in Baltimore, researchers looked at the effects of eating yogurt on bad breath and bacteria in the mouth.
Before the study began, 24 healthy volunteers were asked to avoid yogurt and other foods containing the same bacteria found in yogurt, such as cheese and pickled vegetables, for two weeks.
Researchers then took saliva and tongue coating samples to measure bacteria levels as well as odor-causing compounds, including hydrogen sulfide.
During the study, the participants ate about 3 ounces of yogurt twice daily for six weeks.
At the end of the study, researchers took samples again. They found that odiferous compounds, namely hydrogen sulfide, decreased in 80% of participants.
In addition, levels of plaque and the gum disease gingivitis were also significantly lower among yogurt eaters.
Although further studies are needed to confirm these results, researchers say the study suggests that adding yogurt to the diet may be a safe and effective way to fight bad breath.
Nutritional Approaches to Healthy Intestinal Bacteria
Yogurt and probiotics: Studies have shown that daily ingestion of 150 mL of yogurt enriched with live Lactobacillus acidophilus can increase levels of friendly bacteria in the rectum and vagina (Shalev E et al 1996). Studies have shown that a daily cup of yogurt significantly reduces the risk of candida infection and colonization (Hilton E et al 1992). This therapy is generally well tolerated, except among people with specific milk protein allergies. Even people who are lactose intolerant oftentimes find that yogurt is tolerable.
Fructooligosaccharides: Fructooligosaccharides are a form of sugar that has been shown to boost beneficial bacteria levels. One teaspoon (4 g) daily of fructooligosaccharide promotes the proliferation of friendly bifido bacteria in the gut (Howard MD et al 1995; Oyarzabal OA et al 1995; Buddington RK et al 1996).
The successful treatment of intestinal candidiasis requires a comprehensive approach involving the reduction of risk factors for candida overgrowth, improving immune function, enhancing digestion and elimination, supporting liver function, and inhibiting candidal growth. The general protocol often used involves three components.
1.) The first is a diet prescription that essentially starves yeast of its main fuel – sugar.
2.) Second, beneficial bacteria such as lactobacillus and bifidobacteria are ingested as they compete for space with the yeast and therefore rebalance the “microflora.”
3.) Third, anti-fungal substances are prescribed to kill the yeast.
The dietary component of this program is very important since yeast feeds on carbohydrates. Foods recommended for this diet are higher in protein and “good” fats. They include eggs, fish, chicken, turkey, seafood, tofu, tempeh, nuts and seeds, non-starchy vegetables, and plain cow or goat yogurt with live cultures....(Yogurt, although a milk product, is virtually devoid of the milk sugar lactose and is thus acceptable unless you have a dairy allergy.)
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Joined: 29 Aug 2009 Posts: 19 Location: Lima, Perú, South America
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 12:44 am Post subject:
I´m also on the 10th day of candida diet, (no fruits, no sugar of any type, no rice, no bread, no pasta, no soft drinks, no milk, no yogurt, no alcohol, no cheese etc.).
My breath the first days was worst, but different, I can´t smell that shitty breath, but for the reactions, its worst, and I developed a need of sugar.
I will stay in diet for 20 days more, them use natural antifungals, and fluconazol in high doses, as I read in a page (in spanish)
In resistent candida, fluconazole can´t do anything or helps only a little, especially in candida krusei and candida glabrata, but I´ll use fluconazole because I dont have the money to buy a potent antifungal like voriconazol ($800 here in Peru)
One more thing, with this diet, my digestion is the best that I have.
I´m also on the 10th day of candida diet, (no fruits, no sugar of any type, no rice, no bread, no pasta, no soft drinks, no milk, no yogurt, no alcohol, no cheese etc.).
My breath the first days was worst, but different, I can´t smell that shitty breath, but for the reactions, its worst, and I developed a need of sugar.
I will stay in diet for 20 days more, them use natural antifungals, and fluconazol in high doses, as I read in a page (in spanish)
In resistent candida, fluconazole can´t do anything or helps only a little, especially in candida krusei and candida glabrata, but I´ll use fluconazole because I dont have the money to buy a potent antifungal like voriconazol ($800 here in Peru)
One more thing, with this diet, my digestion is the best that I have.
Hey Dark,
I'm sure what you are experiencing is die-off effect from the Candida. Candida is ruthless and it doesn't like to be starved. When it dies it will release all it's toxins into your system, which is what causes the symptoms to get worse. It happened to me too. Don't stop your treatment.
Regarding Candida Krusei and Candida Glabrata, they also infect people, but they are not as common as Candida Albicans. Candida Albicans is the main strain of Candida that infects human hosts.
Anyway, I would suggest eating yogurt with live active cultures, taking some kind of probiotic supplement, and also taking virgin coconut oil (or just eat fresh coconuts if you are able to buy them.)
Good luck and keep us all posted on your progress.
So for the past two years I have been buying yogurt from the grocery store and eating it both in the mornings and in the evenings to prevent my Candida from coming back.
Recently I found this yogurt making machine online. I'm totally gonna get one. Apparently you just have to buy some milk, mix it with some plain natural yogurt with live active cultures, put it in this machine, and then supposedly you get yogurt a few hours later. I think you can use yogurt starter cultures also to mix with the milk, but I haven't found any starter cultures in Thailand, which is why they say you can just use plain natural yogurt that's already been made as your starter.
It will be an interesting experiment. I'll let you guys know how it works out. Hopefully I can save some money. The yogurt I like to buy is like $1.60 a cup! It's expensive.
Yeah, it was kinda neat to see the results. This is a good experiment to try if someone wanted to test whether or not their store bought yogurt or probiotic supplements actually had any live active bacterial cultures in them.
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