Yeast Infection - Candida albicans

Candida albicans, commonly known as Candida, is a form of yeast that typically lives harmlessly in the microflora of virtually all humans. It poses little threat when its numbers are kept in check by the dominance of high numbers of competing probiotic bacteria. If your inner ecosystem moves out of balance and your immunity is weakened, due to, for example, poor diet and/or medications, Candida can proliferate causing various illnesses such as diarrhea, vaginal yeast infections and thrush (infection of the mouth). When this happens, the single yeast cells of Candida colonize to form a fungal infection which can quickly monopolize entire body systems such as the digestive tract or birth canal. To further exasperate the condition, the Candida fungus sprouts root-like extensions which penetrate the intestinal wall, impairing nutrient absorption, creating inflammation and propagating the infection in the bloodstream. inner-eco™ Coconut Water Probiotic Kefir works to keep Candida in check by maintaining dominant numbers of health-promoting probiotic bacteria thereby promoting inner ecosystem balance and supporting immune system health.*