Candida Die-off EffectsIf your gut health isn’t optimal, sometimes when you first start consuming milk kefir or kombucha, you may experience the “Candida Die-Off”. This happens when you introduce probiotics into your body and yeast cells are rapidly killed, a die-off (or Herxheimer reaction) occurs and metabolic by-products are released into the body.The Candida yeast cells release 79 different toxins when they die, including ethanol and acetaldehyde. These toxins cause allergic reactions and inflammation that lead to an array of undesirable symptoms.Die-Off symptoms will vary from person to person, as each will have different degrees of infestation. If you are having severe Die-Off symptoms, reduce your dosage of probiotics. The liver is your main pathway for eliminating toxins, and the Die-Off symptoms mean that it is being overwhelmed.Die-Off SymptomsFermented foods may have different effects on everyone so here is a list of some of the symptoms you might experience during a die-off (otherwise known as a Herxheimer reaction). If you already have immunity / health / bloating / constipation / yeast infection issues and are looking to try fermented products to manage them, do note that your existing symptoms could temporarily intensify or worsen for the first couple of days. This is very normal.Potential Die-Off Symptoms:- Nausea- Headache, fatigue, dizziness- Swollen glands- Bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea- Increased joint or muscle pain- Chills, cold feeling in your extremities- Body itchiness, hives or rashes- Sweating- Skin breakouts- Recurring yeast, vaginal, prostate and sinus infectionsSTOP ALL CONSUMPTION AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF THERE ARE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:FeversWheezingElevated heart rateItching or tingling feeling around the lips or mouth.Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat.Coughing or shortness of breath.Coping with Die-Off effectThese symptoms normally clear up within a few days or so, but could last a little longer (so hang in there). However, there are a few things you can do to slow down this reaction or expel the toxins faster.Reduce your dosage of fermented products for the day.Increase water intake to flush out the toxins faster.If you want to feel better, all those byproducts that are released by the Candida yeast need to leave your body. You can give them a push by drinking more water.Continue with daily consumption until these symptoms cease to allow the body to detox more efficiently. With time, your gut biome should rebalanceIn the event your detox reactions do not cease within 1 week of daily consumption, please cease consumption. You may be intolerant to the compounds in fermented products.For example: intolerance to milk proteins in dairy. This is different from lactose-intolerance.*Ps. Do note that information provided by Craft & Culture is not intended to treat or diagnose physical medical conditions. In the event that any adverse reactions occur, please exercise good judgement and decide if medical attention is required.Disclaimer: All experimental benefits listed can vary from person to person. Our products are helpful for many but may have no effect on some.