The Truth about Yeast in Your Body | Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter | TED

Sugar intake gets blamed for a lot of health issues -- but when it comes to yeast infections, it's almost definitely not the culprit. Debunking myths (and strongly suggesting we skip heavily-marketed detox cleanses), Dr. Jen Gunter explains why having some yeast in the body is normal, how to know when it's a problem -- and what to (safely) do about it. For more on how your body works, tune into her podcast, Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter, from the TED Audio Collective.

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[priyankaroy-fullvolume]

I'm a microbiologist thus like this information a lot

[LynHannan]

I've had a lot of yeast infections over the years. I was told from my mid 20's (reasonably slim then) by many health professionals to curb my sugar, no other info given. By my 50's, I've learned from combating prediabetes that insulin resistance affects your hormones and fertility. From the "getgo", I've never had a normal period and went undiagnosed for well over a decade for endometriosis and PCOS. My GP agrees with me that with the rampant diabetes in my family, I've been highly disposed toward it myself and was most likely insulin resistant from puberty. A low-carb diet was finally suggested to me by him two years ago. I researched online and came across several YouTube channels that have taught me so much - FOR FREE - enabling me to lose the weight I'd gained over 15 years, clearing my blood tests of red flags, lowering my BP. I still get thrush. I am on Oestradiol skin patches to help with peri-menopausal symptoms. I have learned that if I vary the timing of changing those patches too much, say an hour, then a few days later I end up with thrush. I feel that I'm still a little insulin resistant but my GP won't test for that, only relying on BSL which doesn't tell the whole story.
My point of all this is sugar (and carbs) is not directly responsible for yeast infections; but your metabolism of that sugar (and carbs) IS. Metabolic syndrome was the original name for insulin resistance. All type 2 diabetics and pre-diabetics have insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome. Big Pharma medications force your body into accepting glucose via extra insulin, this is why diabetics gain weight - every GP knows that insulin is the fat storing hormone. Big Agriculture has warped our ideas of what is a balanced diet; filling so much of it with grains (carbs) in such an insidious way as to not realise you are eating too much in general. Diabetics can reverse their condition "simply" (but carefully if they are medicated) by cutting out most of their carbs, and forcing their body to become insulin receptive again. This will cause their body to burn fat for energy instead of the nutrient-poor carbs. Fat does not spike blood insulin levels even to half that of carbs. Basically, we need to prepare and eat the type of meals that our great-grand-parents did; before Big Agriculture got too greedy and over-processed everything.

[LMNLSPC]

Doing a study before and after someone has a drink isn't how that would work. You'll need a group of people on a certain diet and a group of people who aren't. And also the same groups of people with a history of frequent yeast infections.

Candida overgrowth is a real thing. And this TED video seems like it's paid for by the sugar industry.

[ShiningEyeBrigade]

Wonderful way to explain a subject where we know some things but not everything.

FYI because of the title, I came here for info on yeast overgrowth in general, not just in the vagina. I found the video informative and valuable anyway, and glad I clicked, but there may be women who pass it by, but would have watched it if they knew from title that it was specifically for this issue.

[buhedwen]

Really appreciating Dr. Jen Gunter videos - making science more accessible!

[juliat]

Interesting! I suffered from chronic YI from age 15-25, and now very rarely get them after cutting gluten/sugar two years ago. I cut these foods due to GI problems, and while my GI issues aren't completely resolved, I really don't get YI anymore. I always contributed that to cutting these foods.

[AmRealityInc]

Interesting how the words, "woman" or "women", are never once said in the video.

[katyfauri]

This Body Stuff segment is helpful, thanks 👍

[Alexe]

Sugar, corn syrup, fructose, glucose...read the labels...not just yeast. YOUR ENTIRE WELL BEING, HEART, LIVER HEALTH ETC.

[KidzBopOfficial]

I'm so happy y'all got Dr. Gunter on here!!

[thisisntallowed]

Clickbait title
"Does sugar cause yeast infections" - actual title

[hyewon]

Even if sugar doesn't cause a vaginal yeast infection, it's better not to eat too much sugar.
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[MaciejMolerus]

How can 70% of people have yeast in their vagina if only around 50% of people have the vagina in the first place?

[interferenzbrille_]

And what's the answer to the question in the title? :D
"It's not sugar" is not an answer...

[limiwa]

Well this wasn't helpful at all 🙄

[lapellcorey]

So, what causes yeast infections then?

[DenverLocalMusic]

I notice a marked difference in reduction of yeast infection symptoms when I stop eating sugar. I always clear sugar, alcohol, and gluten from my diet to help yeast infections go away, because I’ve noticed it helps. I’m 35 and have yeast infections about 3x/yr. I can usually tell when one is stirring up and can now avoid it from become a full blown infection when I abstain from sugar caffeine gluten and alcohol. I don’t notice as much of a difference from caffeine (I never put sugar in my coffee and don’t drink soda) but eliminate it anyways. So… I’d be really curious to learn what sources this persons data are evolved from, if there were more than one double blind randomized controlled trials with a biostatistician? Please link your resources!! Personal experience tells me this is propaganda and not true. Thanks!

[Alessandro-jryq]

The adv before this vid was about sweet snacks lol

[cyyungf]

תעשו סרטון על האם במהפכה התעשייתית התחילו להרוס את הטבע

[toni]

It isn't just diabetics that suffer with these nasty little itchy problems. My daughter couldn't get rid of it as soon as she turned vegan. The vegan diet is very glucose based. YES! Sugars, Rice, potatoes, wheat, fruit. She couldn't get rid of her nasty little problem.