Copper Toxicity and Candida
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Abnormal levels copper and iron as well as other mineral imbalances are found in those with chronic candida infections or yeast overgrowth or leaky gut syndrome.
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If a person’s copper level becomes too high, copper becomes bio-unavailable and results in a deficiency for the body’s use. With this type of deficiency in bio-available copper, candida and yeast overgrowth will be allowed to flourish in the intestines. A high level of copper will impair digestion and bowel motility and result in gas and bloating. Copper is a natural fungicide and if it is not available in the body for use, candida can develop. Candida will often increase after antibiotic use and the result can be a systemic candida also known as leaky gut syndrome..
Digestion and Mineral Ratios Relating to Candida
- High tissue copper lowers zinc in the body. When zinc is low, the digestive enzyme known as HCL and bile production become impaired.
- A deficiency of zinc increases the permeability of the gut lining, leading to a candida or a leaky gut also known as leaky gut syndrome.
- If protein synthesis is low due to low zinc, low phosphorus, then digestion is further impaired, resulting in candida.
- Low potassium will also lead to reduced HCL secretion, further impairing digestion, mineral absorption, digestive enzyme production, and ultimately creating a breeding ground for pathogens like candida.
