Answered by SecondMedic Expert
General Physician · Infectious Disease
The best way to fight yeast infections is to maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the body by eating a balanced diet and taking probiotics.
Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of the candida fungus, which is a naturally occurring bacteria that lives in the gut. When the balance of bacteria in the gut gets disrupted, candida can overgrow and cause a yeast infection.
The best way to prevent yeast overgrowth and keep your gut healthy is to eat a balanced diet and take probiotics. Probiotics are supplements that contain beneficial bacteria that help restore balance to the gut flora. They can be taken orally or applied topically as a cream or vaginal suppository.
