Candida
Candex works by targeting a specific type of yeast that can grow on the body called candida. Candida is responsible for a host of infections, including vaginal yeast infections and thrush. Candida is largely an opportunistic infection, taking advantage of times when the immune system is compromised (such as with AIDS patients); However, candida can affect just about anyone at any time.
Enzymes
Candex works by utilizing two specific enzymes called cellulase and hemicellulase. These enzymes are particularly good at digesting fibers. Candida is largely made up of fiber, especially their cell walls that are made up of cellulose. Candex works by digesting the candida infection, effectively killing it off. Because candida is unable to evolve and change the structure of its cell walls, it's unable to produce a resistance to Candex in the future.
Herx Reaction
One of the leading benefits of Candex over other treatments for candida is that Candex is able to digest candida before the yeast has time to release toxins into the bloodstream (commonly referred to as a Herx reaction or "die off" effect). Typically, as candida (and other invading species in the body) die, they release toxins. These can build up in the bloodstream and cause symptoms such as muscle pain, fever or chills. Candex is able to eliminate candida without this occurring.
Safety
Because cellulase and hemicellulase enzymes naturally occur in the body, the use of Candex is considered generally safe for most people to use when treating candida infections. If preexisting gastrointestinal problems are already present in someone using Candex, he may feel a slight burning in the stomach or a small amount of nausea. However, most users of Candex won't feel any significant side effects.
