I would like to communicate that C. albicans which is what most people have are endowed with TWO levels of built-in protection.  A biofilm and an extracellular matrix.  What is a biofilm? 

       Well, ‘A biofilm is a community of microorganisms such as bacteria or in our case fungi, which are attached to a surface. They are what cause things to be slimy when they are left in water. The microorganisms are encased in a support matrix, made up of polysaccharides, proteins, DNA and other organic molecules. If an object is put in a non-sterile surface (like our gut), a biofilm will form on the object’s surface. Usually the first stage is molecules such as proteins settle (or adsorb) on the surface. This is known as the conditioning film. Next, bacteria or fungi will settle on the area. Once the organisms settle on a surface, their biology changes and they shift from being adapted to living free in the water to living on the surface they have attached to. These fungi will then grow and multiply, forming colonies. As they multiply, they produce extracellular substances, which allow it to have a much stronger structure.’  The extracellular matrix in Candida Albicans is primarily composed of glucose at (32%). That’s right, it’s major protection is made out of sugar! 

     Sounds like a good enough reason to me to readjust you diet! 

Eat Well,

Coach Daniel Riehn 

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