Have you ever felt like your body's playing tricks on you with endless fatigue, bloating, or hormone chaos? Candida overgrowth may be the sneaky culprit behind it all. Today’s expert is here to fill you in on how candida links your gut health, thyroid function, and even hormones like estrogens and cortisol and his four-phase Candida protocol. 

In this episode of Salad with a Side of Fries, Jenn Trepeck is joined by Dr. Michael Biamonte to discuss his naturopathic journey and the development of BioCybernetics for diagnosing imbalances. They debunk myths about candida overgrowth being protective, discuss symptoms such as cognitive issues and chemical sensitivity, and detail his four-phase Candida protocol. Additionally, discover the benefits of organic acid tests, stool tests, and calprotectin for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Don’t miss this eye-opening chat.

The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight loss, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding our understanding of nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• (00:00) Dr. Biamonte explains how candida overgrowth feeds on B complex vitamins, converting carbohydrates into sugars
• (04:57) Dr. Biamonte’s journey into naturopathy, driven by curiosity about nutrition when his father was ill
• (07:23) Dr. Biamonte develops a computer program called BioCybernetics
• (11:31) Candida is a cause of unusual reactions to vitamins linked to gut health imbalance
• (13:06) Reverse-engineering Candida treatment and the importance of rotating antifungals
• (17:29) Dr. Biamonte debunks the myth that Candida is protective, explaining that it suppresses immune system function
• (19:09) Symptoms of candida overgrowth, including fatigue, cognitive issues, gastrointestinal discomfort, eczema, and chemical sensitivity
• (25:43) Dr. Biamonte connects Candida to hormones, impacting thyroid function and Hashimoto's
• (28:03) Dr. Biamonte recommends organic acid tests and specific stool tests over blood tests to diagnose candida overgrowth accurately
• (31:52) Dr. Biamonte outlines the  protocol to remove Candida
• (36:00) Dr. Biamonte explains that resolving candida overgrowth and leaky gut facilitates thyroid and adrenal recovery, but toxic metals must be addressed first
• (39:40) Why is there resistance to the protocol

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Candida overgrowth significantly impacts gut health and hormones, particularly estrogens and cortisol, which can exacerbate conditions like Hashimoto's and thyroid function imbalances, requiring a targeted approach to address underlying dysbiosis. 
• Dr. Michael Biamonte’s four-phase Candida protocol involves a bowel cleanse, rotating antifungals, biofilm busters, and probiotics to restore gut flora, emphasizing the need to address leaky gut for effective treatment.
• Accurate testing, such as organic acid tests and stool tests (as opposed to unreliable blood tests), is crucial for identifying Candida overgrowth. Markers like stool pH, fecal IgA, and calprotectin indicate its presence.

QUOTES:        

(15:48) "You were so ahead of your time in creating a program that is now essentially what people hope AI will do in medicine." Jenn Trepeck

(20:00) “Candida, just like many other things of this nature, stresses out whatever your genetic weaknesses are to the point where that's how the symptoms manifest.” Dr. Michael Biamonte

(22:07) “A lot of those things we associate with the B vitamin deficiency. So, the irony is that a B complex would also create a reaction in these same people. So it's all connected.” Jenn Trepeck

(25:45) "This was never known before, but candida and your whole biome regulates your hormones." Dr. Michael Biamonte

(38:29) "Our objective is not for everyone to run out panicking that everybody has Candida, but to really open everyone's eyes." Jenn Trepeck

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BIOGRAPHY: 

Dr. Michael Biamonte is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition. He is a co-creator of BioCybernetics, which is an unprecedented computer software program that can study blood work, mineral tests and many other lab tests to determine exactly where your body is imbalanced, initially designed for aerospace purposes.  As a practitioner for over 30 years, he is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients and helping them get back to living.  He holds a Doctorate of Nutripathy and is a New York State certified Clinical Nutritionist. He is a professional member of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, the American College of Nutrition. He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board. He is listed in “The Directory of Distinguished Americans'' for his research in Nutrition and Physiology.

KEYWORDS: Candida Overgrowth, B Complex Vitamins, Thyroid Function, Hormones, Gut Health, Dr. Michael Biamonte, Jenn Trepeck, Salad With A Side Of Fries, BioCybernetics, Clinical Nutrition, Naturopathy, Candida Chronicles, Microbiome, Hashimoto's, Low B12, Low Iron, Antifungals, Probiotics, Leaky Gut, Detoxification, Toxic Metals, Mercury Absorption, Estrogens, Cortisol, Systemic Candida, Biofilm Busters, Stool Tests, Organic Acid Tests, Fecal Iga, Stool Ph, Friendly Bacteria, Klebsiella, Citrobacter, Blastocystis Hominini, Calprotectin, Bowel Cleanse, Castor Oil, Phase Zero, Fatty Acid Antifungals, Zonulin Protein, Sucrose Breath Test