{"product_id":"ortho-molecular-products-candicid-forte","title":"Candicid Forte","description":"\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ee-safe-html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-content-tab-section-heading\"\u003eClinical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes Microbial Balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps Maintain Gastrointestinal Comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides Nutrients that Increase Antioxidant Protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances Immune Function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-content-tab\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastrointestinal health is directly affected by factors like poor diet and a stressful lifestyle. The prevalence of refined sugars and carbohydrates and lack of fiber in modern diets has been directly linked to changes in the intestinal and colonic environments. Since more than 70% of the body’s immune system resides in the gut, establishing a healthy microbial balance is critical in reducing immune challenges and maintaining inflammatory balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormulated with the goal of building a healthy gastrointestinal (GI) flora, Candicid Forte includes biotin, a nutrient that inhibits yeast from converting into the more aggressive fungal form. In addition, sodium caprylate is included to disrupt the metabolism of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand create a hostile environment for colonization. It also includes potent botanicals, such as berberine HCl, pau d’arco, oregano, rosemary, cinnamon and ginger, to sooth the GI tract, provide potent antioxidant support, and ensure microbial balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiotin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiotin is a water-soluble vitamin and cofactor for carboxylases; the nutrient affects several key systemic functions, such as tissue growth, development, immunity and metabolism. Deficiencies in biotin have also been linked with mild immune impairment. Biotin establishes microflora balance by preventing yeast, especially\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e, from converting to its more invasive fungal form. In the presence of biotin, yeast is unable to change into the mycelium form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOregano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhytonutrients from oregano, such as rosmarinic acid and quercetin, have been shown to play a role in supporting antioxidant mechanisms and healthy microbial balance in the body. In addition, the high ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) value of oregano indicates its significant antioxidant-scavenging capacity to combat free radicals. Oregano oil also contains two naturally occurring microbial balancing agents, carvacrol and thymol. Research suggests that these compounds relieve GI dysbiosis and promote a healthy GI microflora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePau d’Arco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner portion of the pau d’arco bark has been used by Native Americans for thousands of years to support microbial health. This botanical has been shown to be effective in promoting healthy intestinal flora and is recommended by herbalists for a wide variety of gastrointestinal challenges. In vitro studies have shown fractions from pau d’arco support microbial balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Caprylate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium Caprylate is the stable sodium salt of caprylic acid, a fatty acid found in coconuts. In vitro studies show that sodium caprylate inhibits aerobic and anaerobic growth, provokes loss of cytoplasm organization and organelles, inhibits budding, triggers potassium loss, and is destructive to the cellular integrity of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e. Caprylic acid has been shown to contribute to microbial balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBerberine HCl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn alkaloid extracted from plant roots, berberine has been found to express strong microbe-balancing activity in vitro and was found to be the best of four agents studied in inhibition of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandida albicans\u003c\/em\u003e’ adherence to HT-29 epithelial cells. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe essential oil of rosemary has been shown to exhibit broad-spectrum microbial balancing and antioxidant  effects. Rosemary extract has also been shown to decrease oxidative stress in various tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon Bark Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an in vitro study looking at different strains of microbes, including MRSA and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCandida species\u003c\/em\u003e, the essential oil of cinnamon showed consistent ability to maintain microbial balance. In vitro research has shown that cinnamon extract causes a change in cell morphology, destruction of organelles and cellular burst in microbes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ee-safe-html ee-safe-html-spacing-20\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e2 capsules three times per day or as recommended by your health care professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ortho Molecular Products","offers":[{"title":"90 CT","offer_id":45910080454819,"sku":"510090","price":40.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"180 CT","offer_id":45924371300515,"sku":"510180","price":71.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/8717\/3795\/files\/510090.tmb-media470.png?v=1756275267","url":"https:\/\/curatedwellness.com\/products\/ortho-molecular-products-candicid-forte","provider":"Curated Wellness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}