Candida There are more micro-organisms in the gastrointestinal tract than there are cells in the whole of the human body – a staggering fact and one that highlights the importance of making sure that there is a healthy balance between the ‘friendly’ and ‘undesirable’ micro-organisms that populate this area of the body. Opportunistic pathogens, such as Candida, may in normal circumstances be a harmless part of our intestinal flora. However, gastrointestinal and other symptoms arise when overgrowth of this fungus occurs, usually as a result of stress, antibiotics, poor diet…
