Coconut oil can control overgrowth of a fungal pathogen in GI tract, study in mice suggests
Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 05:04
in Health & Medicine
Coconut oil controlled the overgrowth of a fungal pathogen called Candida albicans (C. albicans) in mice, new research shows. In humans, high levels of C. albicans in the gastrointestinal tract can lead to bloodstream infections, including invasive candidiasis. The research suggests that it might be possible to use dietary approaches as an alternative to antifungal drugs in order to decrease the risk of infections caused by C. albicans.