Yeah, i have read that candida is a symptom of an underlying cause, whether it be Antibiotic use or digestive issues such as leaky gut or both. I have had stomach problems, and I attrubute that as well as Antibiotics to the awful way i am feeling now. My raging Sugar cravings helped feed the candida, so I must address all of these things to get well. Thanks for the post. I wiil ask the natural doctor when I see him about leaky gut too. applebee