Fatigue & Candida

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Fatigue is an extremely common symptom most candida sufferers experience, particularly when they first start on the diet. This is because of the following circumstances:

1. When candida is being killed off it causes "die-off" symptoms because of the high number of toxins being released into the system at one time. Fatigue is one the main "die-off" symptoms, or healing reactions, because the body needs to focus its resources and energy on getting rid of these toxins.



2. Candida toxins also make all of the body's cells to go rigid. Rigid cells interfere with the cell's energy production and the transmission of messages to and from the cells. This is because rigid cells are not as able to absorb nutrients, oxygen, and hormones needed for energy production. In addition, the cells are not as able to get rid of waste products which also cause a person to feel fatigued.



3. An imbalance of good and bad bacteria cause alterations in the immune system that can promote the formation of fibrin, which is a protein made in the body in order to clot blood. When fibrin coats capillaries this can interfere with oxygen getting into the cells. Candida toxins also create congestion and dysfunctions of the liver, which can also lead to abnormal fibrin production.



4. Most candida sufferers have intestinal inflammation, and poor digestion, which depletes the body of substances the liver needs to detoxify toxins. These toxins also interfere with the production of energy in the body.

How Candida Toxins Interfere with Energy & Metabolism

The main regulator of energy production and metabolism (see definition below) in the body are hormones produced by the endocrine system. The endocrine system consists of a group of specialized organs and body tissues, including:

• thyroid & parathyroid glands



• adrenals glands



• pituitary gland



• gastrointestinal hormones

The entire endocrine system is involved in producing, storing, and secreting hormones. Hormones are the body's chemical messengers, which transfer information and instructions from one set of cells to another.

Endocrine organs have a great deal of influence over the body because of the hormones they produce. The following functions are among their many jobs:

• Regulating the body's growth and development.



• Controlling the function of various tissues.



• Supporting pregnancy and other reproductive functions.



• Regulating metabolism.

However, candida toxins interfere with the normal functioning of all organs in the body, including the endocrine system. Candida toxins also interfere with hormones getting into the cells where they are needed to maintain energy levels and metabolism. For more information about the effects candida toxins have on the cells see Candida Causes Cell Membrane Defects.