Hi Mikey, y/w. Yes it is strict. It has to be, and I think part of that is the ongoing infection/s in my body that requires big efforts to keep bacteria levels down because my immune system is almost shot.

Before I had these infections, I only needed to avoid sugar, wheat, gluten and yeast. I could still eat fruit, potatoe chips, non gluten grains, milk etc. Which amazes me!

You maybe more like that! But if you find you still get symptoms, it's a good idea to go stricter. Natural sugars, high carbs can still feed candida and are best avoided or limited at least if you are serious about candida. My diet is actually extremely healthy and I'm happy with it. I just wish I could add some fruit and non gluten grain to it (and milk), but it's not to be for now.

Yeah, ALA is next on my agenda. I do wonder about trapped brain mercury is being one possible contributing factor to stubborn yeast infections and/or other infections too! It does make me wonder...