Candida and Pantethine
Pantethine
is the most active form of Vitamin B5. Small amounts of Pantethine can be found throughout the natural world, even in our food,
but it is also available as a supplement.
Pantethine is most commonly marketed as a lipid-lowering agent to reduce cholesterol, but in the US tends to be sold as a nutritional supplement. Its supposed effects range as wide as a cure for balding and greying hair.
How does Pantethine work?
Pantethine repairs the metabolic processes that are damaged by a Candida outbreak. The Candida yeast leaves a waste product, acetaldehyde, which plays havoc with your body.
This nasty chemical affects your metabolic, endocrine, neurological and immune systems, often resulting in that ‘brain fog’ characteristic of Candida.
Pantethine addresses these symptoms of Candida by removing its waste product, acetaldehyde. But it also helps in another way. Pantethine promotes the growth of two important antifungal bacteria that live in the intestine, helping to get your Candida under control.
How do you take Pantethine?
A typical dose of Pantethine is 300mg, three times a day, in tablet form. The vitamin is often delivered in a compound named Calcium Pantothenate. As with all supplements, remember to keep it in a cool dark place and away from the reach of children.
Who should not take Pantethine?
Pantethine can sometimes disturb the balance of your intestines and result in diarrhea. Any patients with severe gastrointestinal problems should avoid this supplement, as should pregnant and breast feeding women.
Pantethine Side Effects
Use of Pantethine should not be excessive, as in large amounts it can sometimes block the absorption of other Vitamin Bs. Some users have reported fatigue, headaches and numbness in hands or feet. Others have complained of increased bowel movements or diarrhea.