Fungus Infection & Sugar

Yeast causes fungal infections, and sugar can cause yeast to grow uncontrollably. People who suffer from fungal infections should eliminate sugars from their diet.

Fungal Infections

• Excess yeast can lead to fungal infections (the invasion of fungus into some part of the body). Yeast overgrowth commonly occurs in people with impaired immune systems.

Areas Affected

• Fungal infections can attack almost any part of the body, including the genitals, nails or even the internal organs. Oral candidiasis, or thrush, involves a fungal infection of the mouth or throat.

Sugar

• Sugar encourages yeast growth. The Life Extension website states that people who consume excessive amounts of sugar face a higher risk of fungal infections.

Recommendations

• TheBody.com recommends avoiding sugars if you suffer from a fungal infection, while continuing to enjoy regular, nutritious meals.

Considerations

• In addition to giving up sugars, introducing certain foods and supplements to your healthy diet may reduce yeast growth. Probiotics such as lactobacillus can boost the "good bacteria" that wards off yeast, and garlic possesses anti-fungal qualities.