Blanca Martín, nutrition expert: “If you crave sweets at all hours, we may be dealing with a case of intestinal candidiasis”
The health specialist has shared a TikTok video in which she talks about the symptoms of an illness that is not easy to detect.
If you find yourself craving sweets all day or constantly reaching for foods like French fries, pasta, rice, or other carbs, it’s not necessarily because you have a sweet tooth or unhealthy habits. Your body may be signaling a much more concerning digestive issue.
That’s the warning from one of TikTok’s best‑known nutrition experts: Blanca Martín. The nutritionist links these cravings - along with excessive sleepiness, difficulty concentrating, and even headaches - to a possible intestinal candida infection.
@blancabmartin ¿Antojos de dulce, cansancio y problemas digestivos? Puede ser candidiasis intestinal 🦠🍪 Si sientes 👇🏼 - Necesidad incontrolable de comer azúcar o carbohidratos…🍝 - Te cuesta concentrarte 🤯 - Tienes dolores de cabeza frecuentes 😓 - Sufres molestias digestivas como hinchazón o estreñimiento, reflujo…💨 ¡Podría ser candidiasis intestinal! 🦠 Este desequilibrio en la microbiota intestinal ocurre cuando el hongo llamado Candida crece en exceso 📈 Esto puede afectar a tu energía, tu digestión e incluso tu estado de ánimo 😞 La buena noticia es que con la alimentación adecuada y ciertos ajustes en el estilo de vida, es posible restaurar el equilibrio ⚖️ Si te sientes identificado/a con estos síntomas comenta la palabra “YO” y te cuento cómo puedo ayudarte 🫶🏼💗 Si te ha gustado este video sígueme para más consejos de nutrición digestiva 👩🏼⚕️ Recuerda que hay muchos síntomas que son inespecíficos y pueden aparecer y cuadrar con muchas condiciones o patologías por lo que es fundamental ponerse en manos de un profesional 😊 #CandidiasisIntestinal#SaludIntestinal#Microbiota#NutriciónFuncional#DietaAnticándida#BienestarDigestivo#Nutricionista#quecomoenundia#nutricionista#recetasaludables#nutricional#ideacomida#ideacena#idealmuerzo#comidasaludable#cenasaludable#blancabmartin
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What is intestinal candidiasis
Intestinal candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast from the Candida genus in the digestive tract. Although this fungus naturally exists in the body, an imbalance in the microbiota can allow it to multiply uncontrollably, leading to bloating, gas, irregular bowel movements, fatigue, anal itching, or dizziness.
A high‑sugar diet is one of the factors that can trigger this type of candida overgrowth, but it’s not the only one. Excessive antibiotic use, a weakened immune system, hormonal changes, and regular consumption of alcohol or tobacco can also contribute to its development.
The recommended medical approach is to see a doctor as soon as these symptoms appear. Healthcare professionals typically prescribe antifungal treatments such as fluconazole or nystatin. They may also recommend diets that eliminate all sugars, yeast, alcohol, and dairy, depriving the fungus of the nutrients it needs to continue multiplying. Finally, probiotics help restore healthy bacteria in the digestive system, bringing the microbiota back into balance.
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