Magnesium Candida & Yeast Infection
Magnesium deficiency is very common and is especially so in people suffering with candida overgrowth and yeast infections. If you are going to tackle your candida issues then you really need to look at how much of this essential mineral you are consuming. Magnesium deficiency in itself causes unpleasant issues such as lower energy, loss of bone strength and problems with blood sugar levels. When you add a candida issue into the equation then you have a serious problem. For people with gut issues like SIBO, IBS, and other bowel disorders, as well as for minor annoyances like insomnia and constipation supplementing with the correct form of Magnesium is often very helpful.
Magnesium is really a wonder mineral that has a part to play in over 300 biochemical reactions in your body. Not only that it is the primary element that helps to break down the toxic by-product of candida – acetaldehyde. This toxic substance is the component of the candida infection die off stage that makes you feel almost like you have a hangover – in fact it is the exact product that is produced in the breaking down of alcohol. This is why you find yourself feeling brain fog, fatigue, nausea, dizziness and more.
A candida infection also will require more magnesium to be taken than the recommended daily dose of 400mg as candida metabolites will soak up the mineral and exacerbate the problem. Often during a candida cleanse the magnesium levels become so low the individual can suffer from problems with their bowels and constipation, which just compounds the symptoms of die off further.
Magnesium plays a crucial role in getting rid of Candida’s by-products.
Acetaldehyde, which is one of the potent toxins produced by Candida when it dies is a potent neurotoxin. It kills brain cells, makes you sick and tired, fat and lazy and this is part of the reason why people with Candida get “brain fog” Magnesium helps to power up the enzyme to get rid of Acetaldehyde during candida die-off.
Magnesium is also the most easily excreted mineral under any kind of stress. Magnesium deficiency will also manifest as reduced function of the immune system.
When you are tackling your candida infection vital supplements for your cleanse should include magnesium, it should be right up there with probiotics. The easiest way to raise your levels of magnesium is with a high quality supplement, this is especially true if you are following a strict candida diet or the gaps protocol for gut healing with CCWS Candida Cleanser. In our opinion, don’t ask if you are magnesium deficient, assume you are! Add this wonder mineral to your supplements to ease the strain of candida cleansing and die off.
Candida Die-Off: in addition to magnesium supplements we also recommend Zeoco a powerful combination of Zeolites and Activated charcoal.
Magnesium & Biofilms
Does magnesium cause yeast infections and candida?
Some experts advise that magnesium is one of the many building blocks of the biofilm around candida and bacteria. Candida does need Magnesium to survive, as do all living organisms!. The type of magnesium said to feed infections, in particular, is magnesium stearate. The Benefits of using Magnesium supplements are thought to outweigh the fact it may be used in candida biofilms. Numerous studies have shown that the more magnesium inside a cell, the healthier the cell and tissue. The benefits of using Magnesium as part of a Candida Treatment Protocol far outweigh the risk of supplying potential components for biofilms. Restricting your Magnesium intake to combat Candida, and deliberately making yourself Magnesium-deficient, would be counter-productive and likely worsen your health problems. Magnesium is needed to break down the toxic metabolites of Candida albicans. Without enough Magnesium, your body is simply unable to do the job of removing these substances from your body.
Types of Magnesium Supplements
There are a number of different types of magnesium supplement. Each type has different therapeutic properties and absorption rates.
Chloride: The most bioavailable form of magnesium, typically found in sea water, which makes swimming in the ocean a simple way to supplement your magnesium. It’s great for detoxing & kidney function. You can also get this form through baths or by spraying on topically. Some practitioners claim that magnesium is absorbed best through the skin since it bypasses the digestive tract and doesn’t cause as much of a laxative effect.
Citrate: absorbs well and a good choice for relieving constipation. Magnesium Citrate is one of the best magnesium supplements for deficiency.
Glycinate: Very well absorbed, magnesium glycinate is relaxing, good for leaky gut and nerve pain. This is one of the best magnesium supplements for deficiency.
Mag water: Especially when drunk with a meal, magnesium water increases magnesium absorption rates significantly, making mag water a great supplement.
Malate: A combination of magnesium and malic acid which is key component in energy production in the body. Great for fibromyalgia symptoms, low energy and fatigue as well as muscle pain, also associated with the production of saliva to help control bacteria present within our mouths and with binding to toxic metals
Oxide: Least expensive but not well absorbed or recommended, often found in multivitamin supplements.
Sulfate: Also known as epsom salt, which is helpful for sore, aching muscles or for general detox. It’s good in small doses but not well absorbed.
Taurate & Orotate: Good for heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, etc. This form is best for cardiovascular health. It has an excellent absorption rate and provides a calming effect on the body.
Threonate: Makers claim that magnesium threonate can penetrate the cell wall, making it incredibly absorbable. This form is able to permeate the brain and enhance the receptors that are responsible for memory and learning. This makes it especially good for neurological issues, brain injuries, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.