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Candida Screen Blood Test
SYMPTOMS OF CANDIDA OVERGROWTH ü Headaches ü Fatigue Or Low Energy ü Abdominal Bloating ü Abdominal Pain ü Excess Flatulence ü Muscle Aches ü Bladder Infections ü Fungal Infection Of Skin ü Fungal Infections Of Nail ü White Coating On Tongue ü Joint Swelling ü Mood Swings ü Increased Allergies ü Depression	CANDIDA SCREEN TEST Candida (Candida albicans) is a type of yeast which resides in the human gut and is responsible for breaking down complex sugars. In a healthy gut it exists in balance with other important bacteria or organisms. However when it becomes the dominant organism in the digestive tract, it can be a factor in many problems as can be seen from the list of symptoms on the left of this page. Factors that may encourage Candida overgrowth: Ø Antibiotics Ø Oral Contraceptives Ø Steroid drugs Ø Smoking Ø Sugar consumption Ø Poor diet Should I test for Candida A wide range of symptoms are associated with Candida overgrowth. A test may be the only way to know if your symptoms are associated with this organism. Once identified you can take steps to treat the matter correctly. The Test A small pin prick sample of blood is required to measure IgG and IgM antibody levels using the highly accurate ELISA technology. (A urine test may also be available) Ø High levels of IgG antibody concentration can be indicative of past and ongoing infection Ø High levels of IgM antibody concentration are more likely to indicate a current infection. Ø Results available in 10 working days Ø Test results indicate past, ongoing or current infection Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis It’s highly recommended that you consider a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Test. Mineral imbalance and toxicity have often been implicated when Candida overgrowth is seen. This test will help evaluate biochemical imbalance that may be a factor in your current set of symptoms. Food Intolerance Individuals with an overgrowth of the organism Candida albicans may often be susceptible to food intolerances. To help achieve an improvement in health the identification of food intolerances may be beneficial. Please read the pages on food intolerances. Enquires: 01847 893 445
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