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Bacterial Vaginosis And Your Diet

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

The foods you eat have a major impact on your health, as we all know. Your immune system receives a boost from the various food groups we receive on eating.

A strong immune system, have a direct effect on the abilty to combat Bacterial Vaginosis. A number of ingredients found in various supplements and types of food can boost your immune system.

The following is worth taking in your diet :

1.Garlic Deodorized 10:1 - Garlic has very strong anti-bacterial  and anti-fungal properties. This is very useful for also fighthing yeat infections, as it creats a unhealthy environment for bacterial and fungal growth.

2.Thiamin - Vitamin B-1 , Riboflavin - Vitamin B-2

3.Biotin -  People with low levels of Biotin are more susceptible to Candida. Biotin promotes also strong nails and health hair growth.

4.Zinc -  This mineral boosts your immune system and also prevents reoccurring of an infection.

5.Selenium - Another mineral that a deficiency, creates a environment for Candida growth.  

6.Neem extract - This plant has excellent anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. This you can find in health food stores.

The above ingredients in a diet, should not only help prevent Bacterial Vaginosis, but also fight this infection if it is present.