# Ep. 160:  The Candida Connection: How Candida Overgrowth Affects the Thyroid and How to Fix It with Dr. Michael Biamonte

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Published: 2026-01-15T11:00:00+00:00
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In This Episode: [4:40] How Dr. Biamonte became “The Candida King” [7:15] Why probiotics make Candida symptoms worse [10:00] Nutrients that actually feed the growth of Candida [12:25] Candida and copper [14:13] What triggers Candida overgrowth, and how to test for it [19:00] Address Candida first, then tackle other co-factors [22:25] When to test for mercury [23:28] Rotating antifungals in the Candida detox protocol [28:05] How long does it take to get rid of Candida overgrowth? [29:30] When to reincorporate probiotics after a Candida detox protocol [30:43] The Candida diet - what’s true and what’s not? [32:48] Supporting the lymphatic system and liver during Candida die-off [34:05] Can Candida cause hypothyroidism? [37:15] What people don’t understand about the thyroid and Candida Can Candida cause hypothyroidism? Why does Candida keep coming back after treatment? This week, I'm thrilled to introduce Dr. Michael Biamonte, founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition to answer these questions, and more. Dr. Biamonte has spent three decades dedicating his career to improving lives through stopping Candida overgrowth through functional nutrition and lab testing. Today, we dive into the intricacies of Candida, its connection to thyroid issues, and the science behind his five-phase candida treatment protocol. Dr. Biamonte walks us through the critical relationship between Candida and thyroid issues, elaborating on how it can often be the root cause of many symptoms women struggle with for years before receiving proper care. We discuss the importance of proper sequencing in treatment plans, highlighting why it's beneficial to tackle Candida before addressing heavy metals and other toxins. Dr. Biamonte also reveals why conventional antifungals often fail patients an…

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