Question 1

What is Candida?

Accepted Answer

There are various forms of microorganisms which naturally exist in the body, and Candida albicans, or C. albicans, is a yeast typically found in your mucous membranes and skin. This is normal and usually harmless. But if it’s not in balance, there can be negative ramifications. It can get to various parts of the body, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, heart, skin, fingers, nails and the female genital tract. Here’s what happens: yeast crowds out other gut flora and impacts the composition of gut enzymes and the gut’s ability to absorb nutrients. That’s not all that happens, though. Yeast also releases certain unwanted by-products that are then absorbed through the gut or throughout the body. Yuck. Yeast imbalance can be quite uncomfortable, too. Overall, a yeast and fungal imbalance can lead to overall discomfort. But if it’s not in balance, there can be negative ramifications. It can get to various parts of the body, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, heart, skin, fingers, nails and the female genital tract. Here’s what happens: yeast crowds out normal gut flora and changes the composition of gut enzymes and diminishes the gut’s ability to properly absorb nutrients. That’s not all that happens, though. Yeast also releases certain unwanted by-products that are then absorbed through the gut or throughout the body. Yuck. Yeast imbalance can be quite uncomfortable, too. Overall, a yeast and fungal imbalance can lead to overall discomfort.

Question 2

How does a yeast or fungal imbalance occur?

Accepted Answer

Normally, the healthy bacteria in your gut can help keep yeast or fungal balance in check. However, a few factors can cause a yeast or fungal imbalance: Diets high in sugar and refined carbohydrates Consuming too much alcohol Using birth control pills Being under too much stress and/or living a high-stress lifestyle Taking antibiotics, which can diminish healthy bacteria in your gut Those are some of the factors that can lead to yeast or fungal imbalance. But these factors don't always lead to an imbalance.

Question 3

How much should I take?

Accepted Answer

The suggested serving is to take two capsules once daily.

Question 4

Do I need to refrigerate this product?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need to refrigerate these. The probiotics strains included are shelf-stable and survivable.

Question 5

Are your products produced in a facility with allergens?

Accepted Answer

We now have a disclaimer that is on ALL of our products: "Produced on equipment that may also process peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soybean, wheat, sesame, shellfish, fish, egg." This is a voluntary disclaimer and our formulations have not changed. Our manufacturers are required to have Policies and Procedures in place when it comes to handling and processing allergens. These allergen programs are in place to prevent cross contamination after each run by proper cleaning procedures. Allergen swab testing is also done after running an allergen containing product. We test finished products for allergens prior to designating as “Free” of. We also follow cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) which helps maintain allergen segregation.