Use 'candida' to refer to a medical issue caused by fungi, often related to infections. After taking antibiotics, some people develop a candida issue due to imbalance.
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Not Always Harmful
'Candida' naturally occurs in the body without always causing problems; context matters. Healthy individuals have candida in their gut flora without any negative effects.
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Often Misunderstood
People often confuse 'candida' overgrowth with general tiredness or malaise, be specific. She thought her fatigue was due to candida, but it was actually vitamin deficiency.