Mold and Candida: What Is the Real Connection?

Posted by Center For Occupational & Environmental Medicine (COEM) on April 13th, 2021

Mold is a fungus that often thrives in moisture and multiplies through lightweight spores that travel via the air. Candida is also a fungus that is found in small quantities in your mouth, intestines, and skin.

Candida lives in your mouth and digestive system to assist digestion. The good bacteria also live in your gut to help keep Candida levels in check by maintaining a balanced and healthy microbiome. However, mold exposure compromises your entire immune system, allowing Candida overgrowth, thus causing a yeast infection. Read more to learn how Candida and mold allergies are linked.

What Is Candida and How Is It Connected With Toxic Mold Exposure?

Candida is a yeast-type of fungus that helps with nutrients absorption and the digestion process. However, abnormal growth of Candida can damage your intestines’ walls and enter your bloodstream, where it starts releasing toxic byproducts into your body, causing the leaky gut syndrome. This syndrome causes various health problems, including digestive issues, depression, anxiety, etc.

What Are the Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth?

Candida overgrowth symptoms include: Mold and Candida: https://coem.com/blog/mold-and-candida/