$45.95 Click to enlarge Enzymedica Candidase 42 Caps CANDIDASE contains the highest amount of cellulase of any Enzymedica product. The combination of Cellulase and Protease was formulated to manage yeast overgrowth. Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus that normally lives in healthy balance in the body. It is found mostly in the intestines, genital tract, mouth, and throat. When the balance is upset, infection results. This is known as Candidiasis and the fungus travels to all parts of the body through the bloodstream. It affects both women and men. In the mouth, it is called thrush; in the vagina, it is called vaginitis (yeast infection). Symptoms: New allergies to foods, fatigue, poor digestion, gas, heartburn; sugar cravings, irritability, frequent headaches, poor memory, fogged in feeling, dizziness, recurring depression, vaginal infections, menstrual difficulties, prostatitis, urinary tract infections, hay fever, postnasal drip, habitual coughing, catch colds easily, sore throat, athlete¹s foot, skin rash, psoriasis, cold extremities, arthritis-like symptoms. Enzymes may help with this overgrowth. There are three reasons. 1. The cell wall of yeast is protein. The enzyme protease has the ability to hydrolyze (digest) protein. Protease has been used in clinics all over the world to break down this fungus and prevent its overgrowth. 2. In individuals with Candida overgrowth there is often a large amount of undigested fiber (cellulose) in the large intestine. It is believed that the mucous that the body naturally produces due to the difficulty of digesting this fiber may protect the Candida from our body¹s natural overgrowth prevention mechanisms. Cellulase is the enzyme that breaks down fiber. It is also the only digestive enzyme our body does not make. By adding cellulase to the diet this fiber can be removed along with the mucous and our body is able to achieve balance. 3. Fungi (Candida) is a group of organisms formerly regarded as plants lacking chlorophyll. They can either exist as single cells or make up a multi-cellular body called a mycelium, which consists of cellulose like filaments known as hyphae. The cell contains some fungal cellulose or a compound called chitin. Chitin is a polysaccharide, or carbohydrate, which is structurally very similar to cellulose. For the same reasons cellulase may help remove undigested fiber (cellulose) in the colon, it may assist in breaking down this cellulose-like hyphae and chitin. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 2 Capsules Servings Per Container: 42 Amount Per 1 Capsule Cellulase Thera-Blend 30,000 CU Protease Thera-Blend 100,000 HUT Note: Daily Values not extablished Other Ingredients: 100% Vegetarian Capsule (cellulose, water). - No dairy, preservatives, salt, sucrose, soy, wheat, or yeast. - No fillers, artificial colors or flavors. Suggested Use For moderate symptoms take 2 capsules, 3 times a day at least ½ hour before or 2 hours after a meal for 7 days. (This provides 180,000 CU of celulase and 600,000 HUT of protease). For acute symptoms: Take 2 capsules, 3 times a day at least ½ hour before or 2 hours after a meal for 14 days. In extreme cases more time may be needed. For best results 4 capsules of PURIFY may be added each time CANDIDASE is taken. For Maintenance: For maintenance take 2 capsules before bedtime