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Caprilic Acid - Bad Bacteria

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Hey...

Am I right that Caprilic acid is helpful in getting rid of bad bacteria? If so,

does anyone know of a gluten free supplement that has it? I have no

other issues other than gluten (ie dairy, casein, etc are fine).

Thanks!

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I had a stool test from a holistic MD and they found a bad bacteria, candida overgrowth an amoeba and almost no good bacteria. She gave me an antibiotic for the bad bacteria and another one for the amoeba. These things made me feel terrible. She said it was from the die off but I almost couldn't take them. Then I started on an antifungal for the candida and strong probiotics to get the good stuff to come back.

According to her, the natural stuff doesn't work well for bad bacteria. You really need to identify the bacteria and treat it with antibiotics. I really don't like antibiotics and prefer to treat things naturally, and my doctor does agree, but she insisted they were necessary in this case. I would think any regular doctor could do a stool test and prescribe and antibiotic. Then you would just need a good probiotic.

Based on my experience, this isn't something you can treat on your own.

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RiceGuy
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From my own experience, caprylic acid works! I also cut out all yeasts and sugars, and within two weeks I felt like a new person. Kept gaining ground over time too. As I recall, it only took maybe two or three bottles of caprylic acid capsules. Doctors were clueless as usual. I think the antibiotics I had taken on various occasions were part of the reason why the candida got out of control in the first place. Little did I know at the time that gluten was the underlying problem. I would find that out for some time to come.

I've remained yeast and sugar free since. I learned my lessons well.

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Do you remember the name of the product you took? Thanks!

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