Eliminating the yeast has a few more facets to it. One of the first things to do is to work to reduce or eliminate sugar consumption. Not only does Candida rapidly proliferate in the presence of sugar, but research has shown that sugars dramatically increase Candida's ability to adhere to the epithelial mucosa cells. Antifungal treatment depends heavily on this dietary change. Another area that may be helpful is to perhaps eat smaller meals.
Large meals travel further distance down the intestines before they are fully digested and absorbed.
It's believed that the yeast generally resides far down that intestinal tract. If our meals are digested before they hit this area of the intestines, the yeast is effectively starved. Candida has been shown to grow rapidly in the presence of these substances. Proteins tend to starve yeasts and carbohydrates ultimately break down into sugars. Taking oral glucosamine works to prevent the binding of Candida to epithelial mucosal cells, and works to restore the mucosal layer.