Hypoglycemia and Candida

There are quite a few mechanisms by which Candida overgrowth or poor intestinal flora contribute to hypoglycemia.

1.    Biotin is important for the maintenance of good blood sugar levels. Biotin is created by good flora. In contrast, poor flora can induce a functional deficiency of biotin. However, before rushing out to get a biotin supplement, some precautions should be taken. Large supplements of biotin without inositol can lead to liver damage. Biotin can increase yeast growth, so it is best to consider this vitamin only after the yeast growth is somewhat under control.

2.    Ethanol/alcohol, which is produced by certain yeast, will inhibit the liver’s formation of glucose (sugar) from fats and protein. In particular, an alcohol called arabinol appears to be a problem in many cases of yeast overgrowth and hypoglycemia.

3.    The body’s normal production of glucose (a sugar) is impaired by the tartaric acid. Tartaric acid is produced by certain strains of yeast and bacteria. An overproduction of tartaric acid is often found in fibromyalgia.

4.    Poor flora can lead to low thyroid function. Poor thyroid function contributes to hypoglycemia by reducing cellular respiration and by reducing the liver’s ability to detoxify estrogen.

5.    Estrogen causes hypoxia (lack of oxygen). This causes hypoglycemia.

6.    Progesterone protects the body from hypoglycemia. It is more likely to be in short supply if the thyroid function is low.

7.    Low levels of glutamine and branch chain amino acids can contribute to hypoglycemia. These amino acids are used to create glucose (a sugar) in the body. These amino acids may be low because of the Candida. (Intestinal yeast overgrowth can cause low glutamine. Some bacteria produce a lot of ammonia and this lowers branch chain amino acids.)