Description

Candida is a common, commensal and saprophytic fungus (organism that feeds on dead organic matter) that lives on the intestinal mucous membranes of many healthy individuals. It is estimated that colonies of Candida are present on the mucous membranes (oropharynx, gastrointestinal tract, vagina) of 80% of healthy individuals.

 In fact, candida itself is a yeast that in some respects lives in symbiosis with the human organism, participating in the digestion of sugars, even if in reality it is more correct to define it as a saprophytic organism. Normally, the colonies of these fungi multiply with the intake of food and especially sugars. The efficiency of the human immune system is however sufficient to control its proliferation, even in the case of a diet with a high carbohydrate content.

There are many types of Candida, but the most common one is C. Albicans: 

• Candida albicans
• Candida dubliniensis
• Candida glabrata
• Candida guilliermondii
• Candida kefyr
• Candida krusei
• Candida lusitaniae
• Candida parapsilosis
• Candida tropicalis 
• Candida utilis