Can brewers yeast cure candidiasis

Answer 1

I don't have a definitive answer, but I can share a few bits from my own Google searchings. This study seemed to indicate the effectiveness of a "proanthocyanidin-enriched cranberry fraction" against oral candida: http://iadr.confex.com/iadr/2008Toronto/techprogram/abstract_105102.htm This article describes how cranberry may be useful for candida because it will "inhibit 'bad' bacteria such as Candida from clinging on to the walls of your urinal tract" and "balance out the pH level in your vagina, which makes it inhospitable for yeast to live in": http://ezinearticles.com/?Candida-Help---3-Tips-For-Chronic-Yeast-Infections&id=1025336 It doesn't give reference to any research supporting though, doctors do pretty commonly prescribe cranberry juice for urinary tract infections. Here is an article that talks about some of the research done with cranberry, and seems to indicate that the research is not conclusive. http://74.125.93.132/search?q=cache:http://164.41.105.58/farmacologiaclinica/crawberryeinfeccaourinaria.pdf

Answer 2

No, it can do the reverse! For more information and a list of foods to avoid, see the page link, futher down this page, listed under Related Questions.

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