The Candida Diet

GET THE ULTIMATE CANDIDA DIET PROGRAM TODAY
Kick-start your Candida recovery plan
Get Started Now
  • About Candida
    • An Introduction To Candida
    • What Is Candida Albicans?
    • Candida Symptoms
    • Causes Of Candida
    • Testing For Candida
    • Candida Questionnaire
  • The Diet
    • Before You Start
    • The Anti-Candida Diet
    • Foods To Eat
    • Foods To Avoid
    • Candida Fighting Foods
  • Probiotics
    • Why Use Probiotics?
    • When Should You Take Probiotics?
    • How To Choose The Best Probiotic For Candida
    • Probiotic Foods
  • Antifungals
    • Why Use Antifungals?
    • How To Choose An Antifungal
    • Candida Fighting Foods
  • Forum
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch & Dinner
    • Snacks
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Diet Tips
  • Recommended
  • Get Started
  • Search
X
Last Updated December 3, 2013 by GK

Has anyone tried Neem or Gymnema Sylvestre?

home › The Candida Forum › Candida Questions › Has anyone tried Neem or Gymnema Sylvestre?

This topic contains 5 replies, has 5 voices, and was last updated by  GK 4 years, 4 months ago.

Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • December 3, 2013 at 5:28 pm #113039

    GK
    Member
    Topics: 4
    Replies: 19

    Hello All,

    I am a newcomer to this forum. Have been following some posts and discussions over the last few days, just joined today.

    – Have been suffering from candida intestinal infestation for 2 years (or more)
    – Been to 3 MDs, 2 Neurologists, 1 Psychiatrist and none could figure out what was wrong
    – Symptoms (in time line): Constipation, bloating, sugar cravings, high carb & sugar intake, chronic fatigue syndrome, coated tongue, brain fog (10 days or more a stretch….real bad stuff)
    – Finally did some search on the net and found out the cause (thank you internet, thank you Google, thank you this forum and users….cannot thank you guys enough)

    – Have now been on the diet for 3 weeks + taking natural anti-fungals (garlic, lemon, onions, turmeric, ginger, cinnammon, coconut oil) + Probiotics (have also started some enzymes today)

    Just wanted to check if:

    – Anyone here has tried Neem or Gymnema Sylvestre? Any side effects? I gather these are both powerful plants and I am a little concerned if these may be too potent.

    Thank you all and God bless you.

    December 3, 2013 at 6:03 pm #113041

    Tdog333
    Member
    Topics: 25
    Replies: 245

    im on day 7 of gymnema and i have had some excruciating die off, but i also started a ton of rutabaga/brussel sprouts, monolaurin, and pau d arco at the same time. I have been strict for 5-6 months so i figured i wouldn’t have much to kill but guess i was wrong

    December 4, 2013 at 1:21 am #113057

    mygutleaks
    Participant
    Topics: 47
    Replies: 166

    I’ve tried both. Can’t say whether it helped or not, because I didn’t try things one at a time. You’ve really gotta do it that way. I am just impatient. My guess is neither did much. The Nystatin did a lot. I would suggest going with tried and true (and it sounds like you’re already doing that, ie., coconut oil). I have a cupboard full of stuff i’ll probably never use again. Also, you can save money by making your own kefir, rather than buying probiotics.
    -MGL

    December 4, 2013 at 2:55 am #113061

    Danny33
    Member
    Topics: 25
    Replies: 362

    GK;51560 wrote: Hello All,

    I am a newcomer to this forum. Have been following some posts and discussions over the last few days, just joined today.

    – Have been suffering from candida intestinal infestation for 2 years (or more)
    – Been to 3 MDs, 2 Neurologists, 1 Psychiatrist and none could figure out what was wrong
    – Symptoms (in time line): Constipation, bloating, sugar cravings, high carb & sugar intake, chronic fatigue syndrome, coated tongue, brain fog (10 days or more a stretch….real bad stuff)
    – Finally did some search on the net and found out the cause (thank you internet, thank you Google, thank you this forum and users….cannot thank you guys enough)

    – Have now been on the diet for 3 weeks + taking natural anti-fungals (garlic, lemon, onions, turmeric, ginger, cinnammon, coconut oil) + Probiotics (have also started some enzymes today)

    Just wanted to check if:

    – Anyone here has tried Neem or Gymnema Sylvestre? Any side effects? I gather these are both powerful plants and I am a little concerned if these may be too potent.

    Thank you all and God bless you.

    It’s very safe from what ive read.
    Gymnema Sylvestre is fungistatic.

    The Candida albicans fungus also makes a biofilm, which is a fungal cell collection that can be difficult to treat. The researchers found that the gymnemic acid compounds converted the biofilm back to treatable yeast cells.
    “This compound prevents the biofilm formation because hyphae are the major builders of biofilms and biofilms are resistant to antifungals,” Vediyappan said. “Yeast cells by themselves cannot make biofilms and are sensitive to antifungal treatments.”

    I may eventually give it a try in tandem with a natural fungicidal like cinnamon bark oil.

    Source -> Gymnema Sylvestre

    December 4, 2013 at 3:31 am #113062

    candida_sucks
    Member
    Topics: 3
    Replies: 148

    I’ve tried Neem. Didn’t do squat for me

    December 4, 2013 at 5:21 am #113074

    GK
    Member
    Topics: 4
    Replies: 19

    Hi All,

    Thank you all for your feedback and suggestions. I am planning to try Gymnema today….I had read the lab study report from Kansas University about its affect on inhibiting candida biofilms. Its a very new study (just 2 months ago). It is supposed to be non-toxic so I think its safe to try. Its just that it can drop sugar levels quite low and mine is in the low range already, so I’m just a bit more careful about it.

    Will probably try Neem later.

    Thank you all, wish you all get better.

  • Author
    Posts
Viewing 6 posts - 1 through 6 (of 6 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.

Beat Your Candida In 60 Days

With This Detailed 5-Step Program

If you're looking for a more comprehensive Candida treatment plan, check out the Ultimate Candida Diet program, written by Lisa Richards and Dr Eric Wood.

This plan is based on the latest research into Candida Related Complex, and contains everything you need to know to beat your Candida overgrowth.

What the program includes
✔ A 60-day plan to eliminate your Candida
✔ A clear 5-step timeline
✔ The latest research into Candida
✔ Shopping lists you can take to the store
✔ A 10-part email course
✔ A Stress Handbook for Candida sufferers
✔ A handy symptom tracker workbook
✔ Lots of tasty anti-Candida recipes
Get Relief Now ▸

Search the Forum

Author (optional):
Forum Homepage »
Log In
Register Lost Password

Active Discussions

  • Irritable, depressed, weak – Need help by Vita
    2 hours, 13 minutes ago
  • Cured Systemic Candida In Record Speed: 3 month prep and 1 month kill by Vita
    4 hours, 8 minutes ago
  • Is my protein shake suitable? If not, what is?! by lewisw
    5 hours, 6 minutes ago
  • Strange Symtoms by Vita
    6 hours, 46 minutes ago
  • Do I have candida? by Abbie
    11 hours, 6 minutes ago
  • suffering Fecal BB because of Candida. by Junglechicken
    11 hours, 56 minutes ago
  • resistance to candida medicaments by mandella
    1 day, 7 hours ago
  • Regimen Advice Please! Supplement Advice Needed. by Mary17
    2 days, 3 hours ago

Views

  • Recently updated topics

ABOUT US

Lisa Richards is an expert in digestive health and the author of the Ultimate Candida Diet program. She writes regular posts on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Candida, and has helped thousands of Candida sufferers recover their health.

EMAIL US

Useful Info

  • About This Site
  • Testimonials
  • Resources
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms Of Use
  • Contact
  • The Candida Forum
  • Blog

Newsletter

Sign up to Unlock your FREE Guide To Improving Your Digestion!
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information is presented for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your healthcare professional. Consult your doctor or health professional before starting a treatment or making any changes to your diet. Also note that this page may contain affiliate links.

Copyright © Perfect Health. All rights reserved.