Flora Five
Flora Five is a new probiotic treatment from the makers of ThreeLac and FiveLac. It contains five different types of friendly bacteria to your intestine, by using an innovative coating that protects the microorganisms from your stomach acids.
Flora Five is easily available online, but make sure you buy the real version. It is distributed by Global Health Trax - click here for more info. A typical pack costs about $35 for 60 servings.
Probiotics can be taken at any stage of the Candida diet, but are most effective in Stage Three after you have eliminated the Candida overgrowth. At this point of the diet, once you have finished taking the antifungals and cleared out the excess Candida from your gut, you can start to repopulate it with beneficial microflora.
How does Flora Five work?
Flora Five contains a slightly different set of ingredients to ThreeLac and FiveLac, but they are designed to do just the same thing - restore a healthy digestive function. Where Flora Five differs slightly is in the method of delivering the beneficial microflora to your gut.
Each capsule of Flora Five has a special three-layer protective coating. This allows the capsule, or 'pearl', to pass safely through your stomach acid before delivering the friendly bacteria to the intestinal tract.
Here is a brief list of Flora Five's ingredients:
- Bifidobacterium Longum
Keeps your digestive system running smoothly, and blocks the growth of harmful bacteria - Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Produces lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide and other by-products that promote intestinal flora - Lactobacillus Rhamnosus
Stops unhealthy bacteria from growing in your intestines - Lactobacillus Casei
You already have this in your mouth and intestine, it improves digestion and reduces constipation. - Bifidobacterium Lactis
Stimulates a healthy immune system
Take Flora Five after you have gone through the Detox and Elimination stages of the Candida diet. Once the excess Candida growth has gone, Flora Five will help to repopulate your intestine with beneficial microflora. The Flora Five bacteria restore your pH balance and actively compete with Candida for food sources in your gut, thus reducing the likelihood of another overgrowth.
How do you take Flora Five?
Check the instructions on the Flora Five container, but in general you should start off with one capsule per day, with or without food. If after a few days you have seen no effects and no Die-Off symptoms, then you can try taking 2 capsules per day if you wish.
Some care is needed in the storage of Flora Five. Keep it at room temperature, and out of direct sunlight.
Reader Feedback
"Flora Five has been a god send! I'm not exactly sure what caused my Candida overgrowth but suspect sugar to be the culprit. I have a sweet tooth so my diet has been pretty bad. Donuts, cookies, chocolate, sugar in my coffee.. lots and lots of sugar which I'm sure the Candida has really enjoyed. I came across Flora Five on the internet, was looking because I've been suffering from depression, mood swings and irritability. I tried anti depressants but couldn't take the side effects. I am thankful for all the good things in my life (great family, success at work) but just haven't been able the shake off these unwelcome symptoms.. until I read about Candida. I pretty much stopped eating sugar and I don't even miss it. The problem is that just doing the diet didn't make much of a difference. I've read so many Flora Five testimonials on the internet, some good, some bad so I thought I'd give it a try. It completely worked! I feel back to myself now finally. Best of all I seem to be able to have the odd chocolate without feeling bad again. I'm still careful about what I eat though.."
Where can I buy Flora Five?
You might be able to find Flora Five in your local pharmacy, or you can buy it online from the distributor at Global Health Trax.
Who should not take Flora Five?
Flora Five can be taken with other drugs and anti-fungal medicines. Pregnant or breast-feeding women and those with serious medical conditions should consult their doctor before taking any supplement.
Flora Five Side Effects
Some anti-fungal drugs can harm your liver, but Flora Five's live bacteria are perfectly safe. You may experience some symptoms of the fungal 'die-off', but this is not a side-effect, rather the sign that the Candida yeast is being killed. Some flare-ups may involve rashes or itchy skin, or a brief exacerbation of previous Candida symptoms. If you notice any side effects, consult your doctor.
Flora Five Ingredients
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