Op here.
I wanted to go a little more in depth on how this fungus invades shortly after conception, and how it gains access through genetic defects which are now common.
The body normally has a targeted response toward Candida. It has a mature, well developed system to quickly respond to invasion and uses specific cytokine pathways(IL-17 and IL-22) for Candida.
This is where the problem starts. A majority of the population have a series of genetic defects, one specific to the IL-17 pathway, called IL-17RC. This causes a direct failure in our standard immune response to Candida, since these cytokins directly regulate your immune cells.
The next issue is the STAT1 gene, which regulates this IL-17 pathway. It essentially turns it on or off, so a defect in this behavior allows Candida to remain in the body unchallenged.
Finally is the CARD9 gene. This dysfunction is very important, because it's primary purpose is to protect your mucous membranes from Candida infection.
To piece together this puzzle in an easier way, these genetic defects shut down our immune responses that are specific to Candida, then also shut down the gene that protects our mucous from infection.
This cascading disaster in immune response was caused by generations of direct exposure to Candida, the resulting DNA damage and the eventual gene mutations that became dominant genes and passed on.
But it gets worse. Those with these genetic defects were likely infected shortly after conception. Infection of the ectoderm, which later develops into your sensory organs and central nervous system, gives the fungus unfettered access to your brain and body. With a dysfunctional immune response, it remains for a lifetime.
This is why the protocol matters, and this is why your immune system is incapable of defeating it on it's own.
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79195436 OP,
regarding the genetic defects: I had gene testing done, was told I was "missing" certain genes, causing an inability to utilize some nutrients, specifically Vitamin A was mentioned. unfortunately the counselor did not elaborate further.
I did not receive the results of my DNA/Gene testing, but am going to request a copy.
As an infant I had to have goats milk, and have had lifetime rashes, diagnosed as psoriasis then excema. I also had repeated boils.
No one else in my family has/had any such problems, 2 sisters, 2 kids & the love of my life GrandSon.
Over the years I have had flare ups (major) ,, alternating with being asymptomatic.
this was many years ago. Several years ago flare ups became life altering, then somewhat eased. this was when I began my study of Candida supplements and diet.
FYI - I began NAC during one of my major flare ups that just (poof) stopped. I read some (disinformation) about NAC and stopped taking it, same with MSM.
Question: regarding my periods of respite, do you have any research on this fungus going dormant ? over a lifetime (70 years).
and,
can anything be done to correct or work on the genetic defects ? in addition to your protocol. ?
FYI - I am close to being asymptomatic. Not quite there yet.
Thank You for your research on this and your extreme patients.
