Grapefruit Seed Extract Cures for Candida

The broad spectrum anti-fungal properties of grapefruit seed extract have made it a potent remedy for those suffering from candida albicans. If you are planning a candida cleanse or are trying to avoid foods that cause this fungal overgrowth to come back, you should add grapefruit seed to your repertoire. According to Allhealthtrends.com grapefruit seed extract kills both candida and fungals related to candida, potentially doubling its potency.

Grapefruit Seed Candida Cleanse

Ideally grapefruit seed extract should be consumed as part of a larger candida cleansing program, which includes avoiding yeast, refined flours and refined sugars for a time. According to Dr. Allan Sachs you should undergo a candida cleansing diet for one week before you begin taking grapefruit seed extract. Avoid processed sugars, flours and any nonorganic meats during this time. Cut out the trans fats found in margarine, baked goods, popcorn and peanut butter during the seven day diet, and try to make every meal at home, where you know what goes into them. Also avoid alcohol and caffeine and take a probiotic supplement, which will help repopulate your digestive tract with healthy bacteria.

According to Dr. Leo Galland grapefruit seed extract is superior to other antifungal remedies such as nystatin because it works as well against candida but has no side effects. Galland said that he only knew of 2 reported failures out of 297 patients who used grapefruit seed extract to rid themselves of candida. It is almost completely nontoxic so it is impossible to overdose on grapefruit seed extract during your candida cleanse--and the taste of the product is so bitter that it would be impossible even if your tried.

Continue with the candida cleansing diet but add in the grapefruit seed extract after 1 week. Because it is so bitter to the taste, you may want to buy the slightly easier to swallow pill form of the supplement. Drink 10 drops of grapefruit seed extract mixed with fruit juice (or take a 125 mg pill) twice a day in between meals for 3 days. Increase the dosage to 15 drops twice daily or 3 pills daily for days 4 through 10. On days 11 through 28 of the cleanse increase the grapefruit seed extract to 15 drops 3 times daily or 5 capsules.

Unless you notice continued symptoms of candida (including skin problems, irritability, menstrual difficulties and frequent colds) you should be free of the overgrowth after 28 days. If you still notice symptoms you may have to increase your dosage of grapefruit seed extract up to 5 or even 6 months--there are no long term side effects. Practice continued healthy eating habits following the cleanse to keep the overgrowth from coming back in the future.