Treating Candida and Mould in the GUT: A Case Study

Following on with our case studies today we are covering a patient who was treated for candida and mould (aspergillosis) growing in her digestive tract. Here we cover important labs that helped to reveal the root cause and some targeted treatments that helped to resolve her symptoms and improve her lab readings too.
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[@TurtleTugger]

Fun to see how other's labs look compared to mine, plus you're soothing to listen to.

[@ByronHerbalist]

Thanks 🙏 always good to compare. That’s where I see the most value. The more OATs I look at the more you can see patterns and priorities

[@NateB]

It’s reassuring to hear about a real example.

[@ByronHerbalist]

Thanks 🙏 glad it was helpful

[@emmasimonson2240]

Amazing Case Study! I have this almost exact Organic Acids results! Really high in Asphergillus and Candida! :( With this protocol of Horpito, Sacro M and Bided probiotic, Glutathione, soluble fiber...How long did you treat this women for this when you shared her improved second lab results? And what diet accompanies this ? Thank you again ! You are SUPERB :)

[@ByronHerbalist]

thanks so much! Glad it was helpful. I like 3 months and then retesting to clear green mould and candida. That's enough for most cases. Diet varies but simply avoid triggers, eat whole foods, reduce some oxalates and avoid refined carbs, sugars and sweeter fruits for the most part.

[@amysantos-qh4id]

​@@ByronHerbalistI need to hire you please! I've worked with 2 holistic doctors and they are dint even want to test my gut. I have a positive Aspergillus urine test. I'm so allergic to foods. My son is 7 and has the same postive test. He seems ok. But I have the debilitating symptoms. Can you please give me information on how to contact you ?

[@kmckmc6916]

Why are doctors like you always in another country 😞 We need you here in the usa soooo much.

[@briioxx7468]

Great work Todd 👏 👍 really interesting stuff!

[@ByronHerbalist]

Thanks bri! 👍

[@mko-ai]

Man, you are so good!

[@ByronHerbalist]

appreciate the kind words!

[@lauralane586]

I truly love following your content, it is so clear. I love your treatment process and presentation. I am curious if you have seen a connection in your patients between mold and intolerances of resistive starches like potato/plantain/banana? For managing conditions like Ankylosing Spondilitis, there is a big connection to klebsiella pneumoniae infection, and the low starch diet is prescribed to help moderate symptoms. I am curious if there is also a connection to mold.

[@ByronHerbalist]

Thanks 🙏 I do see lots of reactions and intolerance in my mouldy patients. It is generally case by case

[@jeremywade.]

Mold actually germinating in the gut is quite abstract, something of that nature is deadly, you can have mycotoxins recirculating in most cases

[@ByronHerbalist]

Agreed 👍

[@amysantos-qh4id]

Well he's patient seems like she healed from Aspergillus in the gut , right ?

[@zb5797]

Do you recommend any physicians in the states in GA? My GI Map showed high Strep spp. and my last blood test showed low lymph’s. I ordered an OAT test and should have results back soon. My main symptoms and dull pain in LUQ and sometimes loose stool. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@briannemorgan1]

Are there any doctors or groups in the U.S. you'd recommend? I have been so sick for so long and just do not feel like I can navigate this or know exactly what's wrong without guidance. But I just don't have the first clue of who to go to and the people that I have gone to have not been helpful, Ive wasted a lot of money seeing doctors who don't care or don't know what to do or who are impossible to see even semi regularly. Any advice of even where to look and how to evaluate if they're knowleadgeable or not would be more appreciated than I can say. Are there societies I could look into for experts in Sibo, candidias, dysbiosis? Have you ever seen a Candida patient who never has diarrhea but has chronic constipation? And does not suffer from frequent yeast infections anywhere else on their body, no real skin issues etc? Ive had maybe 3-5 vaginal yeast infections occuring only when given antibiotics, but they do not occur every time, not even close. Was recently told i have Candida overgrowth, But no testing was performed, and no explanation was given as to why the practitioner thinks that. I did have a negative sibo test for methane, unsure if they measured hydrogen. My most chronic symptoms are constipation, severe distention/bloating, gas, at times i do have fairly severe pain mostly in mid-upper abdomen. Chronically and extremely fatigued, and brain fog issues, memory problems.

[@verovale5029]

Byron I’m confused , you recommend this product FloraGenex (soluble fiber) . I have mold toxicity with chronic sinus infection, most of the ingredients in this product will exacerbate the infection or symptoms in my case bc I tried them and get worse and most studies says that we’re not supposed to consume oats(even GF) , banana or any fruit bc the fructose and their fiber can be beneficial for a relatively healthy person but for people like me will feed the fungus, yeast , mold in our body. I wish I can eat again oats and fruits and nuts again but now my diet is very limited to certain vegetables (most cruciferous, mix greens ) and just fish ( can’t have chicken or red meat) very boring diet not fun to live like this. The only thing helps me with the bowel movement is magnesium citrate powder at night .

[@lolodee3528]

I ground up organic gentian root (Amazon) filled a 000 capsule(largest) motility restored in 2 days. I also made a tea with it.

[@breakage959]

sir do you implement petides in your practice? I love everthing your're saying but CIRS/MCAS is prohiting me from taking anything orally.

[@ByronHerbalist]

No. I think there’s benefits but am concerned around the legislation. Have to practice within my scope

[@Simle-with-me]

Hi can I just consume glutathione rich food for treating this issue

[@ByronHerbalist]

That’s a good approach!

[@justlol7281]

I did an OAT test, and it said I had high toxic exposure (#59). But it didn’t find any aspergillus in me. I was in a mold building about 5 months ago. Is it possible that there is mold colonized in me that the test doesn’t test for? I have massive brain fog and puffy face. All my other blood markers looks good.

[@ByronHerbalist]

Could be mycotoxins and not actually mould colonising the body. High oxalates would be a key marker here too!

[@justlol7281]

@@ByronHerbalist my oxolates were a little high as well. Whats interesting is that I developed some stomach issues around that time too. And when I eat sugar, I get worse brain fog and memory issues. I assumed this means sugar was feeding the colonization.

[@dragossorin85]

How is it possible for mould to grow in the gut

[@mahlina1220]

Dysbioais- overly alkaline environments not acidic enough to kill harmful bacteria and pathogens. Your body needs an ideal pH of slightly more acidic to alkaline. Too acidic Is not too good, either. Love your videos Byron !!❤

[@dragossorin85]

@@mahlina1220 Well, my habit of occasionally drinking apple vinegar probably pays off then

[@ByronHerbalist]

Nailed it! Also poor immune function, previous exposure, stress, poor diet…the list is long

[@parinazaz4044]

@@mahlina1220 what would help to balance the acidity?

[@sianmom878]

Increase stomach acid by taking betaine hydrochloric acid. When stomach acidy is good all candida and mold will die.

[@steveunicow]

What is your take on food? Are carbs bad? Cus i tried no carb, i tried high carb. My diet consist of being a vegan. I'm so confused tbh.

[@jeffmoore6917]

being a vegan was the start of your bodies problems......you are defficient in B vitams from aninal products. I am not being snarky either or encouraging animal abuse.......these are facts. Fad diets and lifestyles that are not functional to our biology, hurt us.......and keep us going to a doctor. Seeing the orchestrated malpractice yet?

[@CandyGirl44]

Try a whole food plant diet - no refined carbs and processed foods. Follow Dr Greger "How Not to Die", and Dr Neal Barnard

[@breakage959]

@@CandyGirl44 no dude. u cant eat a bunch of plants while you have cirs or mcas or autoimmunte. you need animal protein.

[@lorenacarlson7706]

Can you treat me if I live in CA USA?

[@Keep_Focus_UK]

I have very high klebsiella brought on after introducing red lentils to my diet, went from zero to very very high

[@hannahrose5739]

Spelling? Horopito? or something like that? Thanks. Okay I found the Kolorex on Amazon.

[@ByronHerbalist]

That's the one!

[@houserv__]

🧠💡👁️🌿 HERBOLOGY

[@ByronHerbalist]

You said it!!

[@jamiehonie4164]

You think all this is because of low stomach acid? There are products that work but once you stop symptoms come right back. Stomach acid is what keeps candida from overpopulating.

[@jeremyanderson2246]

Went on your website and I am so bummed that you no longer take international patients :( I've wanted to move to NZ or Oz my whole life... The more I see from both countries the more I want to move... I'm in my mid 30's, and unfortunately do not have a financial benefit to those governments... Maybe I need to try harder haha! American doctors and herbalists do not run tests like this and are just really dismissive. At least the ones I've been to...

[@lesleewatson4266]

I can always understand you. Please keep posting for us. My doctor is near useless. $10,000. for intensive research w a functional med Dr. Can’t afford it. And I feel awful in my gut. Many other symptoms have evaporated since removing carbs. But it’s not the root. ❤🎉

[@ByronHerbalist]

Lots in the pipeline. I agree, carb restriction does seem to help most but isn’t addressing the why

[@wyndella7212]

Do you do telehealth visits

[@amybeck5258]

How much is the testing for mold ? I was exposed from a leak in 2021..and now mast cells acting up

[@INDIAforWORLD.]

Follow naturopathy and especially Dr jill crista

[@alexandrafreed4172]

PLEASE speak more on this i believe i have exactly this. If i eat any sugar, carbs, fermentation it worsens. Doctors have been absolutely useless to me! Im always exhausted and achey. Mood swings. Itchy.

[@ByronHerbalist]

Lots more info in the pipeline! It is massively under recognised and worth ruling out if you are symptomatic

[@helenmanning4950]

A great toolbox of helpful remedies for those of us with sensitive bodies and souls. I love the encouragement to listen to our bodies during treatment. I’m looking forward to more from Todd on the detox story.

[@Userxyz-z2d]

I believe I have SIBO but opposite of methane, Food goes thru me in 12 hrs. But Im fatter than ever & I hardly eat! So this vid interests me. How do I find a Practicianer like you in the USA?

[@SurrenderToTheFlowTarot]

Is there a brand of liquid Horopito you recommend? And the dosage range? Are Horopito caps/tablets/pills not as effective?

[@nondumisoshongwe3864]

what causes the mold to grow in your gut? does that mean it might grow back after treatment?

[@randallhesse5011]

"Pau d'arco" is another good herb for this as well.

[@itchiji]

Very Interesting video. I've been trying to understand the different possibilities of how extreme stress has caused huge flares in my life.

[@ByronHerbalist]

Yes, exactly! I see this when genetics are at play like with IBD. But even IBS patients too

[@sierrag9842]

Great video. The mold decolonization protocols I find online all use binders, as well as nasal sprays like silver or prescription antifungals. You don't find either of those necessary in your practice? I am starting to think mold colonization is at the root of my health struggles. I believe I have colonization from a 7-yr history at a moldy workplace that ended 10 yr ago. The last 6 months there, my health went downhill with SIBO and Candida overgrowth, which weakened my body enough to later get chronic Lyme, adrenal fatigue, Salicylate and Oxalate intolerance. I had multiple lab markers pointing to colonization on OAT and Genova NutrEval but none of the functional doctors I went to were mold literate and instead recommended I treat the downstream syndromes. Thanks for bringing awareness to this major health problem affecting so many people. Have you heard of Iboga? Apparently it's an herb native to Southern tropics that makes the body inhospitable to all pathogens in only a few doses. Hmmm... 1 magic bullet vs 18 months of liver-toxic prescriptions sounds tempting... Since I have the Salicylate Intolerance, not sure I will tolerate either Iboga or Horopito but maybe if I start with microdosing?

[@vash-747]

HI! Is exposure to mold measurable? In the sense, there is some blood test, to be able to Do you know if you have been exposed to mold? Are there any measurable markers? Also for a possible cure, in order to evaluate whether you are improving or not! Thanks for this clip!

[@amandak1471]

THANK YOU for continuing to do these videos!! You are one of the few who break down the complexity of the gut. I have been on a 1 year battle to get my gut straighten out and the Kolorex supplement has been living changing. I am currently working with a Naturopathic doctor in the US and he has done a great job so far but my candida lusitaniae grew resistant to nystain ( worked amazing for the first 2-3 m). I have tried glutathione supplements but they made me feel hungover in the am! I am guessing my pathways are not open?

[@ByronHerbalist]

So happy it was helpful! Kolorex can be so helpful 👍

[@briannemorgan1]

Can either of you educate me on what Kolorex is/where to get it? Also, I'm trying to find brio with possible Candida, would you e open to sharing the name of your provider, @Amanda K?

[@amandak1471]

@@briannemorgan1 I got mine amazon but have stopped using it because I found that I had mold toxicity which didn't do any good to throw supplements at it until you treat that FIRST!

[@briannemorgan1]

@Amanda K thank you for letting me know. So sorry about the mold though. I hope that gets resolved quickly 🙏

[@RealZayComo]

@@amandak1471hello what were some of your digestive symptoms? 🙏

[@laurasmith1831]

Can you do a video on berberine?

[@ByronHerbalist]

Great idea!

[@sailuvijl6621]

Seriously with my life exp i am telling u gi doctors r uselesss.Will u work with pateints in india.I need help.

[@huntik757]

Byron thank you so much for these case studies, I've waited for this one so much! - this is priceless knowledge !!

[@ByronHerbalist]

My pleasure! Thanks for the feedback 😊

[@KBB-nf1dr]

What did you study to be a herbalist ? Naturopathy?

[@POLYLIVING]

Amazing work👏

[@HaydenGladstonePT]

These are great. Please keep doing them

[@ByronHerbalist]

Thanks Hayden. Appreciate you!

[@sherieharper4091]

My apartment had moldnthey took along time to fiix

[@helenmanning4950]

Hey Todd, extremely interesting case study. Do make more!

[@ByronHerbalist]

Thanks Helen! Great input 😊

[@carolynjohns3958]

How do you give glutathione? It does not stay bioavailable orally.

[@MissInfinity]

Supplement with NAC, it's a precursor

[@sierrag9842]

Wow when I hear about people doing the Shoemaker protocol for mold, it gives me so much anxiety. One herb can treat Aspergillus? Great!

[@ByronHerbalist]

A good place to start for many at least

[@amysantos-qh4id]

​what herbs can treat Aspergillus in the gut ?

[@cindysmith6833]

Thank you so much for your contribution to knowledge that this world is just starving for God bless you.

[@ByronHerbalist]

You are so welcome. I'm glad the content has been helpful!

[@tgan71]

On a scale of 1-10, how does she feel now?

[@Filthycoffin]

What would one do if mould was growing from the moisture from a persons breath? I have ruined two vehicles now because of my breathing in the cars. I have also done an experiment in glass jars breathing moist air into the jar and it grows Mould. How would one get rid of this from the lungs?

[@chivapech2687]

Wish there is this kind of Dr in my country so they could help me and find out what really cause behind my HIVES system I’m having theses days. Doesn’t matter what I eat it would show up after 5 to 6 hours, so Water is the only thing that I can consume and won’t trigger it. All the Dr here would say take allergies pill and live with it 😢

[@ByronHerbalist]

I would explore histamine and mast cells with most of my hive presentations. Check the videos, there are 3-4 of them up that may help.

[@chivapech2687]

@@ByronHerbalist thanks so much and appreciate your comments respond 🙏🏻 I’ve just found your channel and I watched almost all of your videos that related to my symptoms and I must say you’re one of the best Dr 👨‍⚕️ I’ve found so far on KZbin, everything you explain are make scenes and clear information for each of topics. Please keep making more videos so then it would benefit for people that seeking out for help 🙏🏻 Many regards from Cambodia 🇰🇭

[@lisagardner4814]

@@ByronHerbalist so I noticed that the thing that you mentioned the carboxylate being high, does that have anything to do with biotin deficiency or does biotin, actually fuel fungal growth? If you have any knowledge on that

[@buckan8r999]

So SIBO came back negative. But still has gas and bloating in lower abdomen. Til the point of penal sharp pains. Diagnostic says CIRS. probiotics, toxic herbs has not worked. Wanted to do an OAT, but haven’t yet. Also have Marcons.

[@aurorab6553]

Very informative & helpful, thank you so much! 👍👍👍 What dose of glutathione do you recommend please? And what kind - liposomal, reduced? Thanks 🙏

[@jiayouchinese]

I was having horrible symptoms like I was dying every day. My functional medicine doctor missed that my OAT aspergillus markers were all basically double the max of the range (one was really high, 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furoic was 96) and now I'm just finding this out after a year of CIRS treatment. I started a candida diet and started undecylenic acid, caprylic acid, and monolaurin. I'm planning to use horipito soon but a bit scared of how horrible the die off will be.

[@ByronHerbalist]

Yes I have seen these markers missed in so many unwell patients! It really is unfortunate but at least you’re on the right track now. Low and slow 😊

[@jiayouchinese]

@@ByronHerbalist I finally convinced my doctor this was an issue thanks to your video...I started breaking the Kolorex capsules open and only taking half because one was way too strong, thanks for the reminder to not overdo it!

[@ByronHerbalist]

Yes! What great feedback. Half the battle is finding out why so your making great progress

[@Elijah557]

Any updates? Did this cure you or help?

[@DemonKnight85]

@@jiayouchinese Hey question for you, when you break them open, can you like drain it of liquid and pour it in water? I'm having trouble with the horipito Kolorex capsules are flaring my gastritis bad and I don't think I would be able to stay on it. I'm currently looking for a non-alcoholic tincture form of it. I'm thinking if it's liquified and goes right through the gastric stomach, it won't bother me as much.

[@sherieharper4091]

3:15 green mold can I move with you I need aome with brain like you what that I hurting so bad God Bless you get back to mw with help

[@7864farah]

Great information

[@kylekirby1]

How long was the retest after this protocol?

[@sailuvijl6621]

What is the ideal r good gluthothine levels my kid has 19 in oat test is it good r do we need supplement

[@sailuvijl6621]

What is arbanese in oat test

[@revealanation7778]

Geeez, I wish you were in the U.S

[@justinesimone5343]

I am suffering from sick house syndrome. Now for a 2nd time. Difficult to find Mold Drs- so based on past treatment I'm Doctoring myself. Activated Charcoal, Liposomal Glutathione,and will need a script for Cholestyremine. My PCP might happily write it out to not get involved with the complexities of treating Mold. Worse part is I can follow Rule #! I as I cannot remove myself from micro toxins. I am barely recovered from being a Covid Long Hauler. Have Autoimmune diseases, Lichen Sclerosus (a forever destructive illness) Something which sounds like MCAS. Ugly, itchy rashes (now) only on my ankles. Tested very high for SIBO 290 out of 300! I'm exhausted all the time. Covid w untreated viral pneumonia left me with Emphysema and COPD. I need tertiary treatment, but instead it's 1 Dr to the next! That's why I watch videos such as yours. Thank you so much. .❤

[@ByronHerbalist]

So sorry to hear! Glad the videos have been helpful 😊

[@devildog8873]

Omg, im so happy I came across your channel! I’m confident you’ve helped me figure out my issues 🙏🏻 I can’t thank you enough!!

[@ByronHerbalist]

Absolute pleasure! So happy to help

[@justlol7281]

Question! I get a light fever when using probiotics. I almost certainly have mold growing in my gut because I have massive brain fog. What should I take? S boulardii?

[@ByronHerbalist]

SB can be helpful for some as long as it is tolerated. That's the most important piece

[@romoyreid2434]

hello Byron what would you think about blackseed oil with regards to mould ?

[@ByronHerbalist]

Ok but not my top approach for most

[@charmainehutchinson7281]

I just started following you pls do a case study in h pylori I sufferings with h hylori I have seen 2 functional Dr Still have problem any helo will do

[@ByronHerbalist]

No problem, let me add it to the list

[@holyboy1]

I took the organic OATS test but no one to interpret the results for me.

[@amysantos-qh4id]

Where r u?

[@holyboy1]

@@amysantos-qh4id Here

[@valramps1994]

Great work, keep it up

[@ByronHerbalist]

Thanks a lot!

[@korencolacurcio5487]

You’re such a blessing

[@ByronHerbalist]

Thanks so much for the kind words. I’m glad it’s been helpful!

[@brookesenfrance3852]

Brilliant, why am I seeing this only now. Bravo Mr Herbalist ❤

[@ByronHerbalist]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful

[@brookesenfrance3852]

@@ByronHerbalist you are very thorough and it is refreshing. I will be studying your content to deepen my understanding of herbs. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and (I will be bold now) passion with us. Top marks 😎👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@garethbragdon5714]

What dose of Horopito do you like using with tinctures? Thank you

[@ByronHerbalist]

between 60-120ml of a 1:2 in a months worth bottle (540ml)

[@garethbragdon5714]

@@ByronHerbalist Ok so daily would you use like 30 drops twice a day?

[@beckiwildeman600]

Super great discussion.

[@ByronHerbalist]

Thanks 🙏 lots more coming 😊

[@schoolwearunited2781]

I have aspergillus in my gut after a oats test, I’ve been offered carboxy for it

[@ByronHerbalist]

That may help bind and eliminate the mycotoxins but it won't actually deal with the overgrowth in the body. Most patients will need an antifungal of some sort here.

[@parinazaz4044]

@@ByronHerbalist I’ve been having symptoms of mold allergies like clogged nose, runny nose, sneezing, dry coughs, randomly itching different part of body, also had a miscarriage aboit 4 months ago (first pregnancy).. also been seeing a homeopath doctor.. she noticed my white blood cells have increased in the past year or so according to my lab works results.. she believes there is something my body is trying to fight against and there is also low blood circulation going on since I usually have cold hands and feet.. thyroid levels are normal .. is there any tests you would suggest I should get done ? I’ve been trying oregano oil and charcoal /pectin capsules past few days/weeks.. but they haven’t been helping much.. the homeopath doctor suggested I take herbal antibiotics for 3 months but haven’t tested me for mold or candida yet since I’ve only seen her once.. would like to know your thoughts on this.. thanks in advance ..

[@amysantos-qh4id]

​@@ByronHerbalistantifungal like Intraconazole? I have mold in my gut Aspergillus

[@GVZ9145]

Where to get harapito in europe?

[@ByronHerbalist]

au.iherb.com/pr/kolorex-gut-care-candida-balance-60-softgels/6634?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fqnBhDSARIsAHlcQYRoS1MA1pM7W0ps94_YSasPYo7lzsIs8uEsvcvS57r974neOB45-5UaApHAEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@GVZ9145]

@@ByronHerbalist thank you!! is there anything else that u usually recommend for mold overgrowth in the gut besides/instead of harapito? what about the typical candida treatments? nystatin/itraconazole/sf722/monolaurin/caprylic acid ..... ?

[@nicwilson5254]

I've been experiencing some weird IBS symptoms, namely strong foul body odor. I recently had a toenail fungal infection diagnosed as aspergillus. Do you think I could have mould growning in my stomach causing the smell? Sugar and dairy make the smell worse and mushrooms give me stomach aches and insomnia. I'd really appeciate some guidance, regular doctors are useless!

[@ByronHerbalist]

It is possible. An OAT test can be a valuable insight here

[@nicwilson5254]

Thank you for replying!

[@Masspeace]

@@nicwilson5254how r u did u find any results?