Fungal Overgrowth: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions

Home Testing

Practical home testing methods for fungal overgrowth offer a convenient way to monitor your health. David Jockers introduces the Candida spit test, a simple at-home method where you spit into a cup of water and observe the behavior of your saliva. If strings form or the saliva sinks, it may indicate yeast presence 1.

Your saliva should stay at the top in a cohesive blob. If you see strings traveling down in that water from the saliva, that's a sign that there is candida or some sort of a yeast in there.

--- David Jockers

Additionally, he mentions the organic acid test, a home urine test that provides insights into bacterial and yeast overgrowth, as well as other metabolic issues 1.

   

Lab Testing

For those seeking professional diagnostic methods, David Jockers recommends the organic acid test as a comprehensive lab test for detecting fungal overgrowth. This test, which can be done at home, evaluates dysbiosis markers and other metabolic concerns, offering a detailed look at your body's internal environment 1.

It's a morning urine that you do, and then FedEx comes, takes your package, sends it in a few weeks, we get the results.

--- David Jockers

He highlights its ability to identify issues like oxalate problems, B complex deficiencies, and mitochondrial issues, making it a valuable tool for understanding your health 1.