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Can probiotics cause yeast infections

Updated: 8/10/2023
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Quite the opposite! A good probiotic supplement should actually help with candida (yeast overgrowth). There are a few things to look out for when picking out a probiotic supplement.

1. Make sure it's potent, 1 million active bacteria is not enough. Look for 20 billion and up.

2. Make sure it doesn't contain FOS or prebiotics. Prebiotics feed all bacteria, good and bad. It can cause bloating and other digestive issues.

3. Make sure it's a strain with human origins, not soil! Strains from soil can have dangerous heavy metals.

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I found that my body is telling me I'm overdosing on probiotics by creating anal itching. I suppose vaginal itching could be caused as well. You should lower or cease temporarily your probiotics to determine if that is the cause.

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