Did you know that Manuka honey has been found to be a viable antifungal agent for many different species including Candida? A scary thought is that it is believed that roughly 1 out of 3 people have Candida overgrowth.
This overgrowth can express itself with oral thrush (Oropharyngeal Candidiasis), yeast infections, skin and nail infections, bloating, gas, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea or constipation, cravings for sugary foods or carbohydrates, fatigue and brain fog (cognitive difficulties). In severe cases it results in systemic candidiasis (invasive Candida) which is expressed by fever and chills that don’t improve after antibiotic treatment, infections in organs such as the kidneys, liver, bones, muscles, joints, spleen, or eyes, and even septic shock in immunocompromised individuals. Luckily, research shows that there are many ways one may help naturally cleanse themselves of, or prevent this overgrowth, such as consuming Manuka honey.
Research shows that Manuka honey becomes a significant anti-fungal with at least 263MGO. There are four main mechanisms to Manuka killing Candida:
The high levels of MGO in manuka honey disrupt the fungal cell membrane, leading to the leakage of vital intracellular components.
Manuka honey prevents Candida from forming biofilms, which are protective layers that make it more resistant to antifungal treatments.
Manuka honey induces oxidative stress within Candida cells through its hydrogen peroxide content.
Manuka honey helps modulate the immune response, enhancing the body's natural defenses against fungal infections.
Although even consuming Manuka honey alone has been shown to kill and prevent the growth of Candida, it becomes especially powerful when combined with other antifungal ingredients due to the unique nature of how the Methylglyoxal affects fungi. While Manuka is breaking down the cell membranes and biofilms, things like Olive Leaf, Wildcrafted Barberry Root, and Wildcrafted Oregon Grape Root can act as catalyst in cleansing the Candida.
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This is not medical advise. Please consult with a medical professional before beginning any new treatment regimens.
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