Zinc is a well known immune system booster recommended by medical practitioners the world. Zinc is able to increase the vitality of the immune system by encouraging the production of T-lymphocytes, a powerful class of white blood cells responsible for ridding the body of cells compromised by infection. Because zinc is an excellent supplement to boost the immune system, zinc also helps the body ward off the Candida albicans fungus.
Even if your body has an medically normal amount of zinc, extra zinc has been shown to improve the body’s defense against Candida albicans. Tori Hudson, M.D. of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine suggests taking fifteen milligrams of zinc (the Daily Value) daily with a Candida free diet. Oyesters also have a high level of zinc and are high in protein as well. Including them in a Candida free diet is a viable option to consider. Additionally, consider taking zinc supplements and eating foods high in zinc after a Candida free diet is finished can help prevent recurrence of a painful Candida infection.
Vitamin C is an excellent supplement to use while on a Candida free diet. Vitamin C has been proven to edify immune system effectiveness via enhancing white blood cell vitality. In addition to keeping the body’s white blood cells in optimum condition, vitamin C also raises the vaginal pH, ensuring the vaginal pH stays acidic. Lactobacillus bacteria, a probiotic present in the vagina which helps deter Canida overgrowth, thrive in an acidic environment; giving Candida albicans even more difficulty.
Dr. Hudson suggests taking approximately 2,000 milligrams of Vitamin C twice daily with meals. These two high doses are very safe, although doses of Vitamin C in excess of 1,200 milligrams have been shown to cause diarrhea in rare cases. Eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables daily is also an excellent way to naturally increase the amount of Vitamin C in a Candida free diet.
Vitamins A and E are particularly important for women suffering from recurrent Candida infections. Inserting a Vitamin A gel capsule into the vaginal canal itself will stimulate the effectiveness of the immune system directly in the vagina. In conjunction with a dose of Vitamin A, 400 international units of Vitamin E daily should be taken to help prevent recurrence of yeast infections.
Candida supplement expert Sarah Summer can be consulted for more information regarding herbal supplementation. There are literally hundreds of over the counter supplements and herbal counterparts that can be used in conjunction with one another. The synergy of using multiple supplements together can help stop a Candida infection dead in its tracks.
Please note! While using supplements with your Candida free diet keep in mind Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin, excessive use of Vitamin A supplements can be poisonous. Be sure to consult a physician before taking vitamin A (or any other supplement) with a Candida free diet.