What’s the Difference Between Candidase® and Candidase® Extra Strength?

Imbalances happen and can throw you off your game faster than a puddle of sweat in hot yoga. But that doesn’t mean you have to live a life off-kilter.

Your microbiome helps keep you centered – but it, too, has to stay in balance. And when life challenges you (hello, lifestyle, diet, daily stress, aging, genetics…), those imbalances can let certain microorganisms take over the spotlight.

We’ve got you covered, with two ways to keep your balance – and preserve your peace!*

Read on to learn about the specific differences between Candidase® and Candidase® Extra Strength, the ingredients in each formula – and how to pick the one that might be right for you.* 

2 Formulas to Keep Your Balance and Preserve Your Peace*

Since gut health supports immune health and so many other aspects of health, your microbiome needs all the help you can give it.

Candidase® gives your body a little extra help keeping things in check by supporting a healthy balance of yeast and other microorganisms in your system.* It’s like a reset button for when things feel a little... out of sync (below the belt, in your belly or wherever).*

And when you need a bit more back-up (say after travel, a diet change or an extra stressful time), Candidase® Extra Strength steps up. Same trusted enzyme blend, just more powerful support to help your body find its natural rhythm again.*

Because balance isn’t just a buzzword — it’s how you feel your best.

Candidase® contains cellulase and Protease Thera-blend®. Candidase® Extra Strength adds the enzyme hemicellulase, potassium, 1 billion CFU Bacillus subtilis and a proprietary blend of natural herbs rich in volatile oils and other phytocompounds. Keep reading to learn even more about what’s in each.

Beyond the Belly: What are Systemic Enzymes?

First up, let’s talk enzymes, since they are in both formulas. You likely already know that digestive enzymes are taken with meals to help break down foods faster, to get more from every bite and experience less gas and bloat. Systemic enzymes, on the other hand, are taken between meals (on an empty stomach).*

This timing is everything: They can go beyond the digestive system, into the bloodstream – and to the specific cells and tissues that need their help.*

So what do they do? Clean house! Nearly all external threats contain proteins that must be identified, broken down and disposed of. Enzymes that break down protein are called proteolytic enzymes. They help different systems “tidy up” – so you can get back to feeling your best! Who gets to stay and who gets the boot? Your immune system is like the bouncer (when it’s doing its job).*

What is Candidase®?

Candidase® offers complete support for balanced yeast levels.* It prevents the discomfort that’s common to cleansing, while promoting a healthy balance of the flora within your intestines.* It is also formulated to help you avoid symptoms like occasional bloating and gas (which are common during other types of protocols for balanced yeast levels).

And beyond the gut, Candidase® supports vaginal and urinary health, too.*

Candidase® Benefits

• Combined enzyme blend works gently without common die-off symptoms*
• Supports vaginal and urinary health* 
• Supports gut and microbiome health*
• Contains high-potency cellulase & protease enzymes
• Can be combined with other cleanses/protocols to balance yeast*

How Does Candidase Work?

Enzymes get to work fast, breaking down unwanted invaders (like yeast) into nutrients or other compounds into their building blocks. This formula contains a pair of enzymes that are specialized for cleaning up yeast.

Cellulase is an enzyme that targets cellulose (or fiber). This allows it to break down the chitin in cell walls of yeast. Protease is an enzyme that can break down protein. This enzyme helps break down the interior proteins within yeast.* This combination provides a gentle, cleansing effect without harsh discomfort common to cleansing.*

Unwanted yeast cells (hello, Candida) are like squatters that want to take over your gut and body. They come inside (uninvited — rude!), make themselves at home and put a new lock on the door. Cellulase knows how to get inside, so protease can clean house. While other cleansing protocols take a harsher approach, this combination of enzymes is gentle yet effective. Think of it as the difference between kicking down the door or carefully picking the lock and tidying up.

Once the invaders have been sent on its merry way, your microflora can focus on balance again. This allows beneficial microbes to thrive, which in turn promotes gut and microbiome health (and overall well-being).*

As you would expect from an Enzymedica formula, the enzymes are made with Thera-blend® technology to ensure they stay active until they get where they are needed. It combines multiple enzyme strains of an enzyme, allowing the enzymes to be active throughout the body rather than in just a single area. Learn more about Candidase.

What is Candidase® Extra Strength?

Since life is better with choices – and no two people are exactly alike – we also offer Candidase® Extra Strength. Like the other Candidase formula, the extra-strength version contains the same enzyme blend, but we also add probiotics and potent botanicals rich in volatile compounds to support your microbiome and maintain healthy gut flora.* This is our most advanced support for balanced yeast levels – yet it’s still going to provide a gentle, cleansing effect without harsh discomfort common to cleansing.

Candidase® Extra Strength Benefits

• Advanced help for promoting a healthy intestinal balance*
• Supports vaginal and urinary health*
• Includes enzymes, probiotics, natural herbs and botanicals rich in volatile oils
• Promotes gut and microbiome health*

How Does Candidase® Extra Strength Work?

Like the basic version, this one includes the combination of cellulase and protease, formulated with Thera-blend. But there’s more.

We also include the enzyme hemicellulase, which helps breaks down hemicellulose, a carbohydrate found in plant foods.

This formula has the support of probiotics, with 1 billion CFUs of Bacillus subtilis per dose. This probiotic is shelf-stable, meaning its potency is retained at room temperature. It is included for immune support and to promote a good balance of bacteria in the gut.*

We also include Oregano, Thyme and Clove for their natural antioxidant and supportive properties.* Plus, we include other beneficial ingredients, like the essential mineral potassium, garlic and grape seed extract.

Tips to Support Your Candidase and/or Candidase Extra Strength Protocol*

In addition to taking one of these formulas to keep yeast levels in balance, you may also want to make some other lifestyle changes.

Avoid added sugars, as well as refined carbs, alcohol and fructose. They only add more fuel to the fire!

Instead, focus on a diet based on whole foods, with plenty of probiotics and foods that can help maintain a healthy yeast balance, including:

• Apple cider vinegar
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cinnamon
• Cloves
• Coconut oil
• Ginger
• Lemon
• Olive oil
• Radishes
• Wild salmon

Consider taking Digest Gold + Probiotics at meals and SubCulture Probiotic for Women for targeted support from strains studied for urinary and vaginal health.*

How Do I Use Candidase?

Taking Candidase is simple: For moderate symptoms, take 2 capsules on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal 3 times daily for 7 days. For acute symptoms, take 2 capsules on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal 3 times daily for 14 days. For more advanced support, Candidase® Extra Strength may be helpful. For maintenance, take 2 capsules daily.

Consult with a physician prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition. Candidase should not be taken with any timed-release medication that uses cellulose as its time-release mechanism.

How Do I Use Candidase Extra Strength?

To use Candidase Extra Strength, take 1 capsule 15 minutes before each meal, 3 times daily, for 14 days. Enzymedica’s Enzyme Defense® may be added to lessen the discomfort common to cleansing.*

 Consult with a physician prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications or have a medical condition.