yeast is a fungus ysed to cause fermentation in making beer and wine and as a raising agent.
its a type of bacteria.
2007-03-11 21:00:47
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answered by Anonymous
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Fungi are types of parasite plants that include molds, mildew, and yeast. A fungal infection is an inflammatory condition in which fungi multiply and invade the skin, the digestive tract, the genitals, and other body tissue, particularly, the lungs and liver.
Systemic fungal infections occur when spores are touched or inhaled. Such infections are most often a serious problem in those with suppressed immune systems.Fungi are widespread in the environment, so it is not unusual that their spores end up being inhaled into the lungs or landing on the skin.Eating a lot of processed and prepared foods can promote yeast. Many of the commonly used preservatives are antibiotics and kill of bacteria. But when you ingest these, it can kill off the more beneficial bacteria in your gut, and leave an open door for yeast to expand and grow.
Anything that weakens the immune system may contribute to Candida overgrowth.
Chronic candidiasis is a complex condition which can have many different symptoms, or sets of symptoms, depending on the individual. Usually, an treatment found to be 'effective' will consist of several different things - not just one supplement or medication or lifestyle change.
Factors which can promote Candida or make you susceptible to Candida overgrowth:
dysbiosis
prolonged antibiotic use
Enzymes for Fighting Yeast
There are a few enzyme products on the market that are formulated for fighting yeast (Candida) problems. You want to particularly check the label and look for these types of enzymes:
proteases
cellulases
hemicellulases
xylanases
Yeast cells have tough outer shells made up of protein and cellulose. The shells may be several layers think and present a barrier to the commonly used anti-fungal medications and over-the-counter supplements. The strategy of using the yeast fighting enzymes is to decompose or break down the yeast coverings so the yeast dies. Many people dealing with yeast have found that combining an anti-fungal with a yeast enzyme product gives a powerful synergistic effect on yeast. The enzymes breakdown the coating and the anti-fungals can act more quickly and effectively in destroying yeast cells. In addition, protease enzymes can help reduce die-off discomfort because they can further breakdown the waste and residue by the dead yeast cells. You can try giving more proteases if die-off is too uncomfortable, or simply reduce the amount of enzymes and anti-fungals given (go lower-n-slower).
A couple of the yeast fighting enzyme products say there is 'no die-off' with enzymes. After investigating this claim, this is not meant to mean there is no possible chance that die-off with ever occur with enzymes. Afterall, if the yeast is dying there should be debris left over.
Take the 'no die-off symptoms' with a grain of salt and bit a marketing. A technical person at one enzyme company relayed that the 'no die-off' is relative to the die-off usually seen with prescription anti-fungals where you have a set dose that is given at set intervals. With enzymes, you can dose lower if you need to and add more enzymes in if you need to. The proteases in the enzyme product break down waste and debris. The proteases are supposed to be breaking down the dead cells into small amino acids or sections and detoxifying them instead of leaving large chunks of dead cells for the body to detox. It was advised that if die-off is too uncomfortable...add more proteases to help relieve this.
If you use an enzyme product to fight yeast, you can see die-off symptoms if the die-off is happening faster than the given amount of enzymes can break down quickly. However, you can lower the enzyme dose and do it more gradually, or you can add more proteases to help relieve the discomfort.
You can also consider epsom salts, activated charcoal, vitamin C or other measures commonly used to help relieve die-off symptoms.
impaired digestion for any reason
poor diet
some medications
immune or autoimmune problems
poor liver function or liver disease
nutrient difficiencies or malabsorption
prolonged disease
2007-03-11 21:12:42
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answered by Hope Summer 6
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Yeast are NOT bacteria! They are single celled fungi. Bacteria are prokaryotes, whereas yeast are eukaryotes.
2007-03-11 21:02:43
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answered by Koosher 5
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Yeast is not bacteria. It is one type of fungus, same with mushrooms. You're in the wrong section.
2007-03-11 21:06:27
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answered by St Harpy 6
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