From: Sarah Marris

Subject: THREELAC

Thanks very much for this information. I myself have done the diet on and off for years but it’s very difficult to stick to and, because my condition got so chronic before I knew what it was, the diet does work but it doesn’t ever actually cure the condition completely, leaving one consigned to a very boring life food wise and constant problems with e.g. eating out at restaurants. I have tried the diet combined with Threelac for about a month or so, taking 5-6 sachets a day and my conclusion is that it makes no noticeable difference, just like other probiotics. The claim for Threelac is that, unlike other probiotics it actually “eats” the candida, rather than just repopulating with good bacteria.

From: Rex Rampton

Subject: Candida Help!

I am very sorry to hear of the troubles that some people are having trying to get rid of their candida overgrowth! It sounds like some are trying to get rid of it solely through a change in diet. From my experience and research that is nearly impossible. Diet is important, but something stronger is needed. Some sort of antifungal drug is effective, but citrus seed extract (I found grape fruit seed extract at my local health food store) is safer and is also highly effective against yeasts. Secondly, the probiotics that have been over-run in your body need to be replenished as well and can even help crowd out the yeast. Find a source of L.acidophilus that has a high bacteria count (most tablets in the stores are on the low side). Some supplements do a better of delivering the bateria through the harsh environment of the stomach to the intestine, so use that as a criteria in making your selection. Also, I have found L. Sporogenes and B. laterosporus to be substantially more effective in treating Candida than using the normal probiotic coctails alone. These spore based products destroy yeasts and feed on wastes in the intestines while supporting acidophilus and the other beneficial bateria. Read Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford for more insights in treating Candida. He stresses diet, but also gave us these helpful insights.