
Sep 9, 2025
#68 - Candida - Fungal Allergy or Overgrowth?
EPISODE DETAILS
Candida overgrowth may not always be the villain—it might be an allergic response in disguise. The Turds dig into how fungal allergies can mimic yeast overgrowth symptoms, why this matters for treatment, and the role testing plays in telling the two apart. Along the way, they highlight surprising patient cases, the limits of conventional antifungals, and how rethinking the “Candida problem” could save people from years of frustration. With their trademark humor and curiosity, The Turds reframe a common gut health mystery in a way that feels both practical and refreshing.
EPISODE DETAILS
Candida overgrowth may not always be the villain—it might be an allergic response in disguise. The Turds dig into how fungal allergies can mimic yeast overgrowth symptoms, why this matters for treatment, and the role testing plays in telling the two apart. Along the way, they highlight surprising patient cases, the limits of conventional antifungals, and how rethinking the “Candida problem” could save people from years of frustration. With their trademark humor and curiosity, The Turds reframe a common gut health mystery in a way that feels both practical and refreshing.
