Candida it is in our guts and it feeds of of sugars, not only white sugar but ALL foods that break down into sugar (meats and fats would be an exception): so it can be bread, veggies and lentils; the higher the Glycemic Index is (GI) the more sugar a food contains and will release into your system, so, if you will consume it, be prepared. A wiser call is to minimize it, if you can't avoid it altogether, and have a check up with your doc, as others have stated.
You are sensitive to sugar, as many of us are. Sugar is a poison.
So, why do you feel out of it, jittery and on drunk:
DIE off of candida releases acetaldehyde, a form of alcholol.
Candida die-off, also known as a Herxheimer reaction, can sometimes cause symptoms that mimic drunkenness due to the release of toxins like acetaldehyde when Candida cells are killed. This buildup of toxins, coupled with an inflammatory response, can lead to brain fog, lightheadedness, and other neurological symptoms that can feel like intoxication.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Candida Die-Off:
When you start a treatment to reduce Candida overgrowth, the dying yeast cells release toxins, including acetaldehyde.
Acetaldehyde:
This substance is a byproduct of alcohol metabolism and is also produced by Candida. It's a neurotoxin that can affect brain function and cause symptoms like brain fog, lightheadedness, and fatigue.
Inflammation:
The release of these toxins also triggers an inflammatory response from the immune system as it tries to clear the toxins from the body. This inflammation can further contribute to symptoms like brain fog and fatigue.
Auto-Brewery Syndrome:
In rare cases, excessive Candida fermentation in the gut can produce enough alcohol to cause symptoms of intoxication, even without consuming alcohol. This is known as auto-brewery syndrome.
Symptoms:
While the feeling of being drunk is one possible symptom, other symptoms of Candida die-off can include fatigue, headaches, muscle aches, digestive issues, and skin problems.
In essence, the feeling of being drunk during Candida die-off is a temporary effect of the body's detoxification process as it eliminates the yeast and its byproducts.
Some reading material:
https://www.healthline.com/health/infection/candida-die-off
(What a Candida Die-Off Is and Why It Makes You Feel So Lousy)
https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/article/can-yeast-overgrowth-make-you-drunk/
https://experiencelife.lifetime.life/article/can-yeast-overgrowth-make-you-drunk/
