D.N. Many years ago I discovered that parasites could cause Candida. This is covered in other articles and writings that you can find on our Web site. The exact mechanics of this is simple. Parasite destroy friendly flora just like antibiotics do. Many parasites excrete ammonia and other toxic chemicals that destroy friendly flora like acidophilus.
Some parasites also depress the immune response in the intestinal tract allowing yeasts to overgrow.
Anything that destroys friendly flora can cause an overgrowth of Candida since friendly flora holds Candida in check. The purpose of Phase 0 is to eliminate enough of the parasites from the lining of the intestinal tract so that the person will not quickly relapse on Phase 1. Phs0 also eliminates the top layers of Candida growth so there is less die-off from Phase 1 that could make you feel sick. This also allows the Phase 1 rotation to absorb faster and deeper into your system. There are generally 3 supplements used on Phase 0, although others could be used depending on the patient's case.