Hi, everyone.

I'm interested in using lemon/lime juice to help aid my digestion. I believe I suffer with candida overgrowth, and am cautious about using any type of sugar or fruit. Often lemon is cited as being an acceptable fruit/juice for an anti-candida program, although I do know that about a tablespoon worth of juice contains about 1 gram of carbs/sugar.

I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts/facts/opinions about using lemon juice for a candida program.

The reason I ask is because I've read that the acidic nature is anti-fungal and antimicrobial, but am concerned about the inherent sugar it contains.

Does lemon juice feed or fight candida?

I'm taking two tablespoons in water with meals to aid digestion, and so far it seems to be helping, but I think I'm noticing a bit of increased bloating. I'm not sure if I should align this with die-off or feeding the yeast.

Thanks everyone!

I'm diabetic and have had some bad yeast problems over the years.

I make lemonade with a half cup of juice, an entire lemon squeezed, and stevia diluted to 2 quarts. (I use both juice and lemon cause I'm lazy enough to not want to juice a bunch of lemons, but want the fresh flavor).

I have calculated this to be just under 2g carb/8 oz glass. Thus it's about the same as a cup of coffee with cream and packet sweetener.

In my diet, where calculations are primarily for insulin-dosing purposes, this is a complete freebie.

I actually do the same with limes and lime juice (which makes a nice mixer with vodka too!), and with real cranberry juice (not the "cocktail" stuff, just plain juice).

IMO, the overall carb count is what counts... that lemons contain sugar rather than starch isn't relevant, the relevant bit is the dose is so small. Doesn't effect my blood glucose, so I doubt it feeds yeast much.

I also think these diluted juices are healthier than Diet Pepsi or Crystal Light - the slight increase in carbs isn't much for the nutrients.

I think I"m going to try the Fat
Flush Plan which includes both the
lemon juice and cranberry juice.....

I have a rash under by breasts that is bad and I've been drinking apple cider vinegar so maybe that is a result of it... Also, I'm having a difficult time losing weight and I've been low carbing since March....