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Candida albicans IgG

What's 
Candida albicans IgG
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Candida albicans IgG is a type of defense substance that your body creates to protect itself from Candida albicans, a yeast that normally lives in your body without causing any harm. This yeast usually gets along well with other tiny organisms in your body. However, sometimes it can grow too much and lead to health problems. The IgG defense substance acts like a security guard, watching over Candida albicans to make sure it behaves properly. By checking the amount of Candida albicans IgG in your body, we can learn more about how your body's defense system is dealing with this yeast.
If Your Levels Are High
Elevated levels of Candida albicans IgG might mean that your body is reacting to an overgrowth of this yeast, which is usually harmless. This overgrowth can happen for various reasons, such as a weak immune system, taking antibiotics for a long time, eating too much sugar, or having unbalanced hormones. It's like one plant in a garden growing too much and messing up the harmony. This yeast imbalance could potentially lead to a condition called Candidiasis, where the yeast starts to interfere with your body's normal functions. It's important to remember that this is a common issue and there are many possible causes, including specific medications like corticosteroids or birth control pills, and health conditions like diabetes.
Symptoms of High Levels
Symptoms of high levels of Candida albicans IgG may include fatigue, digestive issues, skin and nail fungal infections, and difficulties with concentration and memory.
If Your Levels are Low
Low levels of Candida albicans IgG might mean that your body's defense system isn't reacting as strongly as it usually does to the Candida albicans yeast. This could be due to various reasons, such as a weaker immune system, a recent sickness, or taking certain medications like corticosteroids or immunosuppressants that can affect your immune response. Another possibility is that you have less Candida albicans in your body than normal, which might be because of a diet low in sugars and yeasts or taking antifungal medications or supplements.
Symptoms of Low Levels
Symptoms of low levels of Candida albicans IgG might not be noticeable, as this condition primarily reflects an immune response rather than causing direct physical effects. However, if the underlying cause is a weakened immune system, you might experience frequent infections or prolonged recovery times after illness.

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