Candida albicans is a naturally occurring yeast that is typically found in the gut as part of the normal gut flora.
Now's Candida Support formula is a combination of traditional herbal ingredients (pau d'arco, black walnut and oregano oil), Biotin (a B-complex vitamin) and caprylic acid (a natural fatty acid derived from vegetable oils), which has a strengthening effect in terms of the healthy balance of non-pathological gut bacteria.
The extract of pau d'arco and black walnut bark contains natural ingredients, which after a series of research studies have shown to have strong antifungal properties.
Pau d'arco bark contains chemicals called naphthoquinones. These substances have the ability to neutralize bacteria, viruses, yeasts, thus rendering the beneficial antimicrobial properties of pau d'arco.
Black walnut bark has been used traditionally for centuries, helping to control and neutralize various parasitic organisms from the body.
Perhaps, the most important role in the composition of this formula is played by pure oregano oil, whose activity reaches 100%. This particular oil contains volatile oils, such as carvacrol and thymol, which are responsible for its antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Research studies have shown that oregano oil is effective against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica, and Listeria monocytogenes.
Biotin is produced by the gut microbiome, i.e. the population of bacteria that normally live in the human gut. Biotin deficiency can be caused by all diseases that disturb the balance of the intestinal flora.
Caprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid, which contributes to the digestive process through its ability to promote the balance of the intestinal flora while it has a beneficial effect on fungal infections that can cause digestive disorders.
