Yeast Overgrowth: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Treatments

Taking antibiotics or eating a poor diet can cause an overgrowth of yeast, or candida, in the digestive system. Yeast overgrowth can lead to multiple health problems including headaches, sinus problems, vaginal yeast infection or jock itch and more.

Probiotics

• If you have to take antibiotics, also take a dietary probiotic supplement, which helps repopulate the digestive system with healthy microorganisms and keep yeast growth under control.

Acidophilus

• Acidophilus is a group of probiotics that aid in digestion. It can be found in yogurt or in acidophilus milk.

Foods to Avoid

• To control yeast overgrowth, avoid foods such as sugar, alcohol, cheese, pasta, refined grains and processed foods. Also avoid additives and preservatives, carbohydrates, caffeine, chocolate and fruit.

Foods to Eat

• Eat foods that inhibit yeast growth, such as leafy greens, vegetables, meat, eggs, nuts and seeds.

Supplements

• Dietary supplements for treating candida are available over the counter. Many candida cleansing programs include enough supplements for a 60-day cleanse, which may need to be repeated if symptoms are not resolved.