#31
Posted 25 January 2014 - 03:26 PM
#32
Posted 25 January 2014 - 04:17 PM
Edited by MrKappa, 25 January 2014 - 04:45 PM.
#33
Posted 26 January 2014 - 01:17 AM
No parasite is beneficial. That's sort of the definition of a parasite. A parasite takes from it's host and gives no benefits.
What you're thinking of, MrKappa, is called a "commensal microbe". And yes, they do exist in your gut, in huge numbers. The human body, by some measures, is about 60% bacteria by cell-count. And these bacteria are essential to proper health and nutrition. They generate B vitamins, K vitamins, break down plant material, fight infections... a lot of functions more, as well.
But this zoo of bacteria can get out of control, and less "friendly" mutations or rare species can become more prevalent, causing serious harm and becomming parasites. That is the Candida that the OP is talking about. That is what C. Dificile is. That's why people take probiotics.
Hate on the presentation and blatant marketing of the original posted link. But they're not wrong, by any stretch of the imagination.
Thank you!
Edited by 1thoughtMaze1, 26 January 2014 - 01:18 AM.
#34
Posted 26 January 2014 - 09:51 PM
#35
Posted 26 January 2014 - 09:55 PM
Since doing a preliminary cleanse, I almost feel as if eating sugar now feels different.
So much for diet fads, here comes the real revolution.
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