Candida Shakes and Water Retention

[little monkey]

Both me and my boyfriend found that when we took Candida shakes (psyllium and caproil), we would retain water - evidenced by puffy face and body.

We would be taking about 2 shakes a day, always well away from food.

Why would this happen, and does it mean we shouldn't do the shakes?

Thanks

[shelley]

That's interesting! It sounds like the shakes are still interfering with absorption, or your diet is lacking some things that lead to edema. Edema is caused by High/low sodium, high/low phosphorus, low iodine,
low magnesium, low potassium, high/low protein, low Vitamin B1, low Vit B6, low Vit B5, low Vit C.

For me the main culprits are protein, salt and potassium. If I skip too many protein meals, or neglect fresh fruits for too long, I'll get edema.