If you have a “sweet tooth” it most likely indicates that you have an overgrowth of Candida in the gut... and elsewhere. Candida thrives on sweets/sugar. If you have taken any antibiotics in the past you’ve probably killed off most of the “good” gut bacteria and Candida has taken over.
Cutting down on sweets can help, but the Candida is still there. Two good supplements that will help reduce Candida are undecylenic acid and caprylic acid. Taking *good* probiotics is essential also. You need more than just acidophillus. Find some probiotics that contain many different strains. Read the labels!
This combination can help reduce Candida but it does take time. Nothing happens fast, you have to repopulate your gut with the good bacteria, balancing out the bad ones. You’ll find your “sweet tooth” goes away as the Candida does.
Plus, if the Candida is thriving on the sugar in your body, that means there is less for your body to use... thus hypoglycemia.
I am grateful for your careful informative reply. I now realise that my over indulgence of sweets must end. Another phase of my life has to begin. I no longer drink alcohol and somehow do not miss it. As you stated, I should find that candy etc. will not tempt me.
I note that a health store gave me Acidophilus and Bifidus in tablet form, but I stopped taking them. I forget what I had stated what problem I needed them for. Due for a complete rethink and some research by me. Anyway, one grateful Freeper here for what others are able to suggest.
“Find some probiotics that contain many different strains”
Drink kefir. I use LifeWay brand, found in almost any grocery store. Plus it gives you the endurance of a Caucasus warrior!
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So THAT’S what Tony Orlando was singing about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WROdwlk9_h8
Good info, BTW